# Cradily - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Cradily builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cradily Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Cradily)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Cradily
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

---

Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cradily.

## Common Moves
- **Giga Drain**: 98.856%
- **Protect**: 98.618%
- **Leech Seed**: 81.797%
- **Ancient Power**: 49.365%
- **Stockpile**: 41.428%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 10.862%
- **Other**: 19.074%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 100.000%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 65.161%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.853%
- **Expert Belt**: 7.027%
- **Aguav Berry**: 5.782%
- **Wise Glasses**: 1.910%
- **Other**: 4.267%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 49.439%
- **Arcanine**: 41.158%
- **Hitmontop**: 35.141%
- **Cresselia**: 30.759%
- **Gyarados**: 26.698%
- **Mamoswine**: 25.356%

## FAQ for Cradily in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Cradily?
The most common moves for Cradily are Giga Drain, Protect, Leech Seed, Ancient Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cradily?
Cradily is frequently paired with Scizor, Arcanine, Hitmontop, Cresselia. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cradily?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cradily?
The top build for Cradily features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/124/76/52/4`. This configuration accounts for 28.361% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cradily?
Cradily is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (65.161%).

### What is the most common role for Cradily?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Cradily often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cradily?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 86 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 97 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 107 |
| Speed | 43 |
| **BST** | **495** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Cradily on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Cradily) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Cradily
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*