# Cradily - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cradily in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Cradily)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Cradily
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 69.874%
- **Protect**: 69.844%
- **Giga Drain**: 65.509%
- **Leech Seed**: 52.833%
- **Ancient Power**: 47.112%
- **Stockpile**: 25.329%
- **Recover**: 19.013%
- **Toxic**: 9.586%
- **Mirror Coat**: 9.435%
- **Meteor Beam**: 8.982%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.962%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.038%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 59.112%
- **Normalium Z**: 24.177%
- **Power Herb**: 7.919%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.685%
- **Other**: 3.106%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 47.770%
- **Claydol**: 46.611%
- **Torkoal**: 45.667%
- **Manectric**: 45.667%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 45.667%
- **Gigalith**: 31.798%

## FAQ for Cradily in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cradily?
Cradily is frequently paired with Metagross, Claydol, Torkoal, Manectric. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/100/0/156/0`. This configuration accounts for 45.667% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cradily?
Cradily is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.962%) and the item **Leftovers** (59.112%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Cradily) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Cradily
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*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).*