Cranidos Pokémon Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cranidos in Pokémon Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 58 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sun
AlolaCranidos Pokemon Sun Pokedex Entry
An incredibly rare sight. They duel each other by ramming their heads together, and the resulting sound echoes throughout the area like the pealing of a bell.
Pokemon Sun Cranidos Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sun Cranidos Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cranidos via various methods in Pokémon Sun.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Pursuit | dark | Lv. 10 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Assurance | dark | Lv. 24 |
| Chip Away | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 33 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 37 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 42 |
| Head Smash | rock | Lv. 46 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sun Cranidos Locations
Cranidos can only be caught in Pokémon Sun at Alola Route 8 Fossil Restoration Center, where it appears at Lv. 15 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate.
Alola Route 8 Fossil Restoration Center
1 encounter- giftLv. 15100%Common