crawdaunt

Crawdaunt is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water / Dark

Abilities:

• Hyper Cutter: Prevents Crawdaunt's Attack stat from being lowered by other Pokémon's moves or abilities.
• Shell Armor: Protects Crawdaunt from critical hits.
• Adaptability (Hidden Ability): Increases the effectiveness of Crawdaunt's same-type attack bonus (STAB) from 1.5x to 2x.

Physical Characteristics:

• Crawdaunt resembles a red, bipedal crustacean with a large, star-shaped yellow marking on its forehead.
• It has a pair of bulky pincers and a robust, armored exoskeleton.
• Its eyes are set beneath a pronounced brow ridge, giving it an intense, aggressive look.
• Crawdaunt's body is primarily red with white and yellow accents, and it has a pair of blue stripes on its lower torso.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Crawdaunt is known for its aggressive and territorial nature, often battling other creatures to control its domain.
• It is typically found in murky waters such as swamps and ponds, where it can easily ambush prey.
• The presence of a Crawdaunt in a body of water often leads to other Pokémon avoiding the area due to its belligerent behavior.

In Battle:

• Crawdaunt is renowned for its high Attack stat, making it a formidable physical attacker.
• Notable moves include Crabhammer, Knock Off, and Aqua Jet, which leverage its Water and Dark types.
• It is strong against Ghost, Psychic, Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel types but is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, Electric, Grass, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

• Crawdaunt evolves from Corphish starting at level 30.
• Corphish is known for its adaptability in various aquatic environments before evolving into Crawdaunt.

Interesting Facts:

• Crawdaunt's design is inspired by a lobster or crayfish, specifically the red swamp crayfish, which is known for its invasive nature.
• Its combination of Water and Dark types is unique, emphasizing its dual nature as both a water dweller and a fierce predator.
• Crawdaunt's aggressive disposition in the wild makes it a favorite for trainers looking for a powerful and assertive Pokémon to add to their team.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: CRAWDAUNT has an extremely violent nature that compels it to challenge other living things to battle.Other life-forms refuse to live in ponds inhabited by this Pokémon, making them desolate places.
• Sapphire: CRAWDAUNT molts (sheds) its shell regularly. Immediately after molting, its shell is soft and tender.Until the shell hardens, this Pokémon hides in its streambed burrow to avoid attack from its foes.
• Emerald: A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. A veteran CRAWDAUNT that has prevailed in hundreds of battles has giant pincers marked with countless scars.
• Firered: A rough customer that wildly flails its giant claws. It is said to be extremely hard to raise.
• Leafgreen: A rough customer that wildly flails its giant claws. It is said to be extremely hard to raise.
• Diamond: It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
• Pearl: It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
• Platinum: It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
• Heartgold: A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.
• Soulsilver: A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.
• Black: It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
• White: It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
• Black-2: Loving to battle, this Pokémon pinches all Pokémon that enter its territory with its pincers and throws them out.
• White-2: Loving to battle, this Pokémon pinches all Pokémon that enter its territory with its pincers and throws them out.
• X: It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
• Y: Loving to battle, this Pokémon pinches all Pokémon that enter its territory with its pincers and throws them out.
• Omega-Ruby: Crawdaunt has an extremely violent nature that compels it to challenge other living things to battle. Other life-forms refuse to live in ponds inhabited by this Pokémon, making them desolate places.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Crawdaunt molts (sheds) its shell regularly. Immediately after molting, its shell is soft and tender. Until the shell hardens, this Pokémon hides in its streambed burrow to avoid attack from its foes.
• Ultra-Sun: Its temperament is rough and it loves to fight, but as soon as its pincers break off, it turns cowardly. It stays timid until they grow back.
• Ultra-Moon: Its pincers often fall off. Unlike with Crabrawler or Clauncher, the meat in its claws is utterly nasty and stinking.
• Sword: A rough customer that wildly flails its giant claws. It is said to be extremely hard to raise.
• Shield: A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.