Diamond
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
Pearl
It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.
Platinum
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
Heartgold/Soulsilver
CRANIDOS toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.
Evolution Chain
Level 30
Pokédex Data
Classification
Head Butt Pokémon
Height
0.9 m (2'11")
Weight
31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)
Abilities
Training
EV Yield
+1 attack
Catch Rate
45
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
slow then very fast
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Monster
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Diamond/Pearl
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 6 | Focus Energy | — | — | 30 | Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit. | |
| 10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 19 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. | |
| 24 | Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. | |
| 28 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 33 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 37 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 43 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 6 | Focus Energy | — | — | 30 | Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit. | |
| 10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 19 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. | |
| 24 | Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. | |
| 28 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 33 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 37 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 43 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 6 | Focus Energy | — | — | 30 | Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit. | |
| 10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 19 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. | |
| 24 | Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. | |
| 28 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 33 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 37 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 43 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
TM/HM Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM06 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| HM08 Rock Climb | 90 | 85% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TM05 Roar | — | — | 20 | Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM11 Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM23 Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TM24 Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TM25 Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TM26 Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM28 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM34 Shock Wave | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM35 Flamethrower | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM37 Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| TM38 Fire Blast | 110 | 85% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM39 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM43 Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM46 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target's item. | |
| TM56 Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | |
| TM58 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM59 Dragon Pulse | 85 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TM66 Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | |
| TM69 Rock Polish | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| TM71 Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TM75 Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. | |
| TM76 Stealth Rock | — | — | 20 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | |
| TM78 Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. | |
| TM80 Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM82 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM83 Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend on the held berry. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
Tutor Moves
Platinum
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| Fire Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. | |
| Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| Superpower | 120 | 100% | 5 | Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. | |
| Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| Fire Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. | |
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| Superpower | 120 | 100% | 5 | Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. | |
| Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
Egg Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinum
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| Hammer Arm | 100 | 90% | 10 | Lowers user's Speed by one stage. | |
| Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Stomp | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Thrash | 120 | 100% | 10 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | |
| Whirlwind | — | — | 20 | Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| Hammer Arm | 100 | 90% | 10 | Lowers user's Speed by one stage. | |
| Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Stomp | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Thrash | 120 | 100% | 10 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | |
| Whirlwind | — | — | 20 | Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. |
Base Stats
Hp
67
Attack
125
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
58
Total
350
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)