Cradily (Pokémon)

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Cradily (Japanese: ユレイドル Yuradle) is a dual-type Fossil introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from starting at level 40.
==Biology==
Cradily is a green, plantlike based on a with various yellow markings on its head, neck, and torso. There are circular, yellow eyespots on its head. However, its true eyes are concealed inside the dark, crescent opening on its head. Surrounding its head at the base are eight pink tentacles, which somewhat resemble flower petals. Its long, flexible neck has yellow bands in the center, and it can be extended to assist in capturing prey. Its body is short and squat with four stubby growths and a yellow, oval, target-like pattern on the chest.
Cradily's heavy body acts as an anchor, preventing it from getting washed away by rough ocean currents. In ancient times, it . When the tide went out, it came up on land to search for prey. However, Cradily cannot move very fast due to its short legs. Instead, Cradily can extend its neck and tentacles by three times its usual length. It then uses its tentacles to capture them and melts them with strong digestive acidic fluid secreted by the tentacles.
===Evolution===
Cradily evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Cradily is a member of Team Constrictor.
===Pokédex entries===
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Cradily in the
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Cradily is available in Version 1.3.0+ and .
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By transfer from another generation====
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
Cradily debuted in Where's Armaldo? as a resident of Wales Island. It was first spotted by Max when he was out collecting firewood, but the others didn't believe him. Cradily was later found by Annie Proctor and taken back to the lab.
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Cradily sent blasting off from the Canalave Gym with .
In Battling as Hard as Stone!, used his Cradily in his Masters Eight Tournament match against . It battled and defeated before losing to .
===Minor appearances===
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Cradily was a part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Another was living in the Tree of Beginning.
A Cradily appeared in a fantasy in A Gruff Act to Follow!.
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X, Roxanne owns a Cradily, with which she battled Courtney and almost won until the took three men hostage.
In The Final Battle IV, a Cradily helped with his disabilities.
A Cradily is used by the Advanced level Grunt of Team Galactic. It was used in an attempt to stop , , and from releasing the from captivity. It first appeared in High-tailing It from Haunter.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Cradily is the only Pokémon with Pokéathlon stats where each one is a different level.
* Cradily and its pre-evolved form, , are the only:
** Pokémon that belong in the .
** .
* Prior to Generation VIII, the Lileep family had only been obtainable with their Hidden Ability in the Pokémon Dream World. Due to the closure of the Pokémon Global Link, the Lileep family could no longer be obtained with their Hidden Ability except through . The Lileep family's Hidden Ability can currently be obtained via Max Raid Battles or the Ability Patch.
===Origin===
Cradily may be based on s (also known as sea lilies), extant marine animals. Crinoid fossils are particularly abundant, possibly inspiring Cradily's status as a fossil Pokémon. Its tentacles may be based on those of the . It also bears resemblance to the . Cradily's are a type of animal mimicry. Cradily's English and Japanese names along with the placement of its tentacles indicate that it is possibly inspired by a .
====Name origin====
Cradily may be a combination of cradle and . It may also involve crinoid, crag, and crazily.
Yuradle may be a combination of 百合 yuri (lily), 揺り籠 yurikago (cradle), and cradle.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Fossil
==External links==
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