Best Counters for Cradily

Type matchup table

Ice2x

Fighting2x

Bug2x

Steel2x

Fire1x

Water1x

Grass1x

Poison1x

Ground1x

Flying1x

Psychic1x

Rock1x

Ghost1x

Dragon1x

Dark1x

Fairy1x

Normal0.5x

Electric0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Sneasler

#0903

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure

FightingPoison

• Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
• Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

130 offense · 120 Speed

Archaludon

#1018

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker

SteelDragon

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Gholdengo

#1000

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker

SteelGhost

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

133 offense · 84 Speed

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker

SteelPsychic

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option

SteelPoison

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Kingambit

#0983

Resists both STABsSlow but bulkyStrong physical attacker

DarkSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

135 offense · 50 Speed

Lucario

#0448

Resists both STABsBudget option

FightingSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
• Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.25x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.25x, Grass 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Excadrill

#0530

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attackerBudget option

GroundSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.25x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.25x

135 offense · 88 Speed

Magnezone

#0462

Resists both STABsStrong special attackerBudget option

ElectricSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

130 offense · 60 Speed

Goodra-Hisui

#0706

Resists both STABs

SteelDragon

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

110 offense · 60 Speed

Copperajah

#0879

Resists both STABsStrong physical attackerBudget option

Steel

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

130 offense · 30 Speed

Kommo-o

#0784

Resists both STABs

DragonFighting

• Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
• Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

110 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Kartana

#0798

Theoretical optionUltra Beast optionResists both STABs

GrassSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

181 offense · 109 Speed

Mewtwo-Mega X

#0150

Theoretical optionMega optionBulky switch-in

PsychicFighting

• Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
• Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x

190 offense · 130 Speed

Crowned Zacian

#0888

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

FairySteel

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

150 offense · 148 Speed

Origin Dialga

#0483

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

SteelDragon

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

150 offense · 90 Speed

Dialga

#0483

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

SteelDragon

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.25x

150 offense · 90 Speed

Crowned Zamazenta

#0889

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

FightingSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
• Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.25x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.25x, Grass 0.5x

120 offense · 128 Speed

Metagross-Mega

#0376

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs

SteelPsychic

• Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
• Has STAB Steel-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Grass 0.5x

145 offense · 110 Speed

Lucario-Mega

#0448

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs

FightingSteel

• Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
• Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
• Resists the target's Rock 0.25x, Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
• Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
• Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Rock 0.25x, Grass 0.5x

145 offense · 112 Speed

Best move types to use

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Counter notes for Cradily

• Cradily is a Rock / Grass Pokémon with 43 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
• Cradily has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Rock / Grass STAB.
• Known abilities include Suction Cups and Storm Drain. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
• Avoid counters that are weak to Rock / Grass unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
• Cradily does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

• This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
• Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
• Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
• Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

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