Introduced in generation three, with the Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire games, Crawdaunt is a dual type water and dark Pokemon. It is the second stage in its two stage evolution line and evolves from Corphish once it reaches the level threshold. Crawdaunt is classified by the Pokedex as the “Rogue Pokemon” which indicates its general behavior. This guide will showcase Crawdaunt’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Crawdaunt.
About Crawdaunt
As a generation three Pokemon, Crawdaunt first appeared in the Ruby and Sapphire season of the anime in the episode Stairway to Devon. In this episode, multiple Crawdaunt appeared under the use of Team Aqua Grunts. The Pokedex mentions that Crawdaunt has a violent nature and will challenge any other living thing to battle.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire Stairway to Devon |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | Base evolution of Slurpuff not known to evolve from any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 30 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | 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. |
Crawdaunt Base Stats
| HP | 63 |
| ATTACK | 120 |
| DEFENCE | 85 |
| SP. ATTACK | 90 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 55 |
| SPEED | 55 |
| TOTAL | 468 |
Appearance
Crawdaunt is a large, red Pokemon that resembles a crawfish. Most of its body is red, although it does have white colored accents, as well as a golden star atop its head. It is a bipedal Pokemon and walks on two armored legs while Crawdaunt’s two large claws are bulky, jagged, and sharp. There are also two small pincers on its lower half. Crawdaunt’s mouth is typically closed, but the different colors on its face can resemble an open jagged mouth. Crawdaunt is average sized for a Pokemon at 3 feet and 7 inches, or 1.1 meters, tall.
Behavior
While Crawdaunt has a violent tendency and large frame, it prefers to live in ponds. Perhaps, this is meant to reference crawdads or the common phrase of being a big fish in a small pond. Regardless, Crawdaunt tend to be found alone in their ponds due to their constant challenges and aggressive nature. Thanks to its aggressive tendencies, it is favored by the criminal organization of the Hoenn region Team Aqua. The Pokedex mentions that Crawdaunt will molt often, and hides in a streambed burrow to avoid foes.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Crawdaunt has a powerful physical attack stat, but it lacks the speed to succeed as an offensive Pokemon. While its physical defense is respectable, its special defense and health pool makes it difficult for Crawdaunt to function as a defensive Pokemon. As a dual type water and dark Pokemon, Crawdaunt takes 2x damage from fighting, bug, grass, electric, and fairy type moves. It is immune to psychic type moves and resistant to ghost, steel, fire, water, ice, and dark type moves.
Best Moveset
Crawdaunt is typically used as an offensive Pokemon in competitive play. Thanks to the ability Adaptability, it can deal significant damage with its water and dark type moves. However, it requires a decent amount of caution as its speed stat ensures it will often be going last. Consider running Swords Dance, Crabhammer, Knock Off, and Aqua Jet. Swords Dance will take advantage of its naturally high physical attack, Crabhammer and Knock Off benefit from Adaptability and STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), and Aqua Jet is meant to provide a priority move.
| Swords Dance | Crabhammer |
| Knock Off | Aqua Jet |
How to Catch Crawdaunt in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Crawdaunt in Pokemon Go, the easiest way to do so would be to first obtain a Corphish and eventually evolve it into a Crawdaunt. Like most final evolutions, its base evolution is much more easier to find in the wild as compared to its final evolution. You can find Corphish spawning in the wild at a boosted rate near canals, docks, harbors, lakes, oceans, beaches, rivers, and other watery areas. Corphish can also be hatched from 2 and 5 km eggs, but while Corphish has not appeared as a raid boss in the past, you can find Crawdaunt as a tier three raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. To evolve Corphish into Crawdaunt you will need 50 candies.
Trivia
- Crawdaunt is the only Pokemon in the entire franchise to have a catch rate of 155.
- The inspiration for Crawdaunt’s design is likely based on a red swamp crayfish.
- The name Crawdaunt is a combination of the words crawdad/crawfish and daunt.
FAQ
How good is Crawdaunt?
Crawdaunt can function as a revenge killer on many different teams. Its naturally high physical attack means it can take easy advantage of moves like Swords Dance, and its Adaptability ability makes any water or dark type move hit significantly harder. You will just need to take its slow speed stat into mind when sending it out into battle.
What evolves into Crawdaunt?
Corphish will evolve into Crawdaunt once it reaches level 30. There are no other special conditions to fulfill for this evolution and Corphish will begin to evolve once it reaches the level threshold. Next, you just need to allow the evolution animation to play without pressing the “B” button.
Is Crawdaunt a crab?
While Crawdaunt certainly has some crustacean elements to its design, it is likely based on crawdads/crawfish rather than crabs or lobsters. Its smaller pincers towards the middle of its body and its habitat of ponds make it seem closer to crawfish than other crustaceans. Also its name has “Craw” in it which makes it a logical connection.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Rogue Pokemon”. Crawdaunt has managed to remain relevant in competitive play for a significant amount of time thanks to its raw damage output. If you need a water type Pokemon, Crawdaunt can deal large amounts of damage with enough time. Reserve a slot on your team for Crawdaunt if you want an offensive, slow, water type Pokemon.
