Cranidos

() is a -type Pokémon and a Fossil Pokémon, revived from the Skull Fossil. 
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Cranidos is a short, bipedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon. It is very similar to the real life Pachycephalosaurus, having long hind limbs and short forelimbs, and also having an extremely thick skull roof. The front of Cranidos' body is largely gray, while it's back and the top of its head are blue. From the sides to the back of its head are four large spikes. Cranidos' most notable feature though, is the large blue dome that is its head that it can use to smash down rocks or trees.
=== Behavior ===
They dwelled in ancient tropical jungles about 100,000,000 years ago. Their skulls are as hard as steel; as they travel through forests, they simply headbutt trees in their way rather than going around them; fossilized trunks are plentiful in rock layers where Skull Fossils are found. Cranidos also tackle prey headfirst to take them down. They are omnivorous—when not hunting, they can often be found eating ferns and other low-growing plants. They also forage the Berries knocked out of the trees and shrubs they destroy while charging. Cranidos live in herds of 15 to 20 members, consisting both of Cranidos and their evolutions Rampardos. While not the smartest Pokémon these herds find strength in numbers, using their heads to fend off attackers like Aerodactyl from all directions. While able to attain high speeds, Cranidos require lots of room in order to accelerate properly. In cramped areas, they become vulnerable due to their inability to headbutt at full speed. Cranidos likely went extinct due to an extended glacial period that killed off most of the plants that made up over half of their diets.
===Special abilities===
Cranidos is one of three Pokémon to have the ability Mold Breaker. This ability allows Cranidos's moves to strike through any opposing abilities. Cranidos also have incredible leg strength, allowing it to move at great speeds so as to hit its opponent. Cranidos's dome-like head is noted as being as hard as iron, making it capable of even breaking through rock.
==Evolution==
Cranidos evolves into Rampardos, once it reaches level 30.
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===Anime===
Cranidos has had a large role as Gym Leader Roark's key Pokémon. He used it in a battle against Paul in Shapes of Things to Come, and against Ash in A Gruff Act to Follow.
During a battle with Team Rocket, in Wild in the Streets!, Roark's Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.
==Trivia==
*Despite its head being its greatest asset, Cranidos could not learn Iron Head until Pokémon Platinum. Even to date, it cannot learn Skull Bash. It also can't have the ability Rock Head.
*Cranidos is the first fossil Pokémon not to have two types.
*Cranidos and Shieldon evolve at Level 30, the earliest of any fossil Pokémon.
===Origin===
Cranidos's appearance is very similar to the Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur, and is the basis of this Pokémon's looks and abilities.
====Etymology====
Cranidos comes from the word cranium referring to its thick skull, while similarly its Japanese name Zugaidos comes from the word zugaikotsu, also meaning 'cranium'.
==Gallery==
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