What is a good Little Cup moveset for Cranidos?

Question

If you have a good competitive moveset for Cranidos, post an answer below and upvote the best ones.

Be sure to include full set details in your post, e.g. items, abilities, natures and EVs. Some explanation, including the intended game mode for your set, is also appreciated. Access the full list of guidelines here.

Cranidos Pokédex and learnset for reference.

Answer 1

Gen 7 (USUM)

Cranidos @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 5
EVs: 60 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Thunder Punch / Fire Punch

Comments

I’m pretty sure you aren’t supposed to put multiple movesets in to one answer so they can be voted on separately.

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Ah, didn't want to spam four answers on here...

Answer 2

Gen 7 LC

Cranidos @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 5
EVs: 60 HP / 196 SpA / 36 SpD / 212 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ancient Power
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt / Flamethrower

Comments

LOL special Cranidos. Probably wouldn't work though.

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With Sheer Force it has decent Special Attack.

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A mixed set still is better imo. No matter what you use, Sheer Force or Life Orb, uninvested Head Smash / Earthquake hits harder than maximum power Ancient power / Earth Power.