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.
• Shell Armor: Protects Crawdaunt from critical hits.
• Adaptability (Hidden Ability): Increases the effectiveness of Crawdaunt's same-type attack bonus (STAB) from 1.5× to 2×.

Physical Characteristics:

• Crawdaunt is a crustacean-like Pokémon with a tough red shell covering its body.
• Features a large star-shaped marking on its forehead.
• Equipped with powerful pincers that it uses for both combat and communication.
• Has a pair of beady eyes and a yellow lower jaw.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in rivers and ponds, preferring murky waters where it can ambush prey.
• Known for being extremely territorial and aggressive, often driving other Pokémon away from its habitat.
• Its violent nature makes it difficult to train, and it often challenges others for dominance over its territory.

In Battle:

• Known for its high Attack stat, making it a formidable physical attacker.
• Takes advantage of its dual typing with moves like Crabhammer and Knock Off.
• Can use Swords Dance to further boost its Attack, making it even more dangerous.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark typing.
• Weak against Fairy, Bug, Electric, Fighting, and Grass types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Corphish starting at level 30.

Interesting Facts:

• Crawdaunt's aggressive nature is so pronounced that it's often considered a nuisance by fishermen and other water Pokémon.
• Its design is inspired by lobsters and crayfish, specifically the red swamp crayfish.
• Despite its fearsome reputation, it's a popular choice among trainers for its impressive offensive capabilities.
• Its name is a combination of "crawdad," a colloquial term for a crayfish, and "daunt," reflecting its intimidating presence.

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.