# Cradily - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Cradily builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cradily Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Cradily)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Cradily
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Electric (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Giga Drain**: 99.963%
- **Recover**: 98.953%
- **Toxic**: 97.220%
- **Stone Edge**: 79.121%
- **Hidden Power Rock**: 13.609%
- **Other**: 11.135%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.975%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.025%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 94.031%
- **Chople Berry**: 3.351%
- **Other**: 2.618%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 91.214%
- **Tyranitar**: 83.699%
- **Heatran**: 82.258%
- **Slowbro**: 80.045%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 80.041%
- **Alakazam**: 13.615%

## FAQ for Cradily in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Cradily?
The most common moves for Cradily are Giga Drain, Recover, Toxic, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cradily?
Cradily is frequently paired with Excadrill, Tyranitar, Heatran, Slowbro. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Cradily weak to and resistant against?
Cradily is weak to Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Steel (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

### 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 **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/88/40/128/0`. This configuration accounts for 32.127% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cradily?
Cradily is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.975%) and the item **Leftovers** (94.031%).

### 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 bw-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** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cradily on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Cradily) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Cradily
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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