Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Crawdaunt
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Crawdaunt is the Rogue Pokémon — Water and Dark from Corphish. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Dark attacker with Razor Shell from Community Day (or an Elite TM). Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost. Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Bug punish it. Evolve Corphish or catch Crawdaunt from events.
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Crawdaunt (#342) is a Water / Dark Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Corphish. Trainers use it as a Water (and Dark) attacker with Waterfall / Snarl + Razor Shell / Crabhammer / Night Slash / Scald. Against Crawdaunt, lead with Grass, Electric, Fighting, or Bug. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Crawdaunt is a Water / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0342. Use the Water/Dark type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Razor Shell (Elite Charged TM if you missed Corphish CD). Waterfall + Razor Shell is the usual Water kit; Snarl + Night Slash for Dark. Shadow Crawdaunt is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Crawdaunt is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 224
- Defense
- 142
- Stamina
- 160
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Razor Shell is a Corphish Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Waterfall · Standard
Water damage / default
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Razor Shell · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Water nuke
- Crabhammer · Standard
Water alternate
- Night Slash · Standard
Dark coverage
- Scald · Standard
Water / debuff
- Bubble Beam · Standard
Water / bait
- Vise Grip · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- waterfall
- snarl
Charged
- vice grip
- bubble beam
- night slash
- crabhammer
- razor shell
- scald
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #746 of 954 · CP 1484
Waterfall + Vice Grip
- Ultra League · rank #533 of 747 · CP 2489
Waterfall + Vice Grip
- Master League · rank #555 of 1023 · CP 2797
Waterfall + Vice Grip
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.