Where do you find Cranidos in Pokemon Ranger?

Answer 1

To find Cranidos in Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, you must unlock the 'Please Save Cranidos' quest. This is unlocked by clearing the fourth mission ('Destroy the Strange Machines') and opening the Partner Farm in Chicole Village. Accept the quest from the man near Vien Forest.

Upon entering Vien Forest, follow the path North, turning to follow it West before you reach the bridge. At this point, you should see a Wartortle chasing a Cranidos and running away. Continue to head West until you come across a small path to the South. Go down this path and you should come across the Wartortle chasing the Cranidos. Capture both of these Pokemon in order to clear the quest and get Cranidos.

Note that Cranidos will not appear anywhere in Almia, and it is solely dedicated to being your paetner Pokemon.

Answer 2

AnswerIn the Please Save Cranidos quest, Cranidos is located in Vien Forest. Enter the forest from the Vientown side and you should come across a Wartortle chasing a Cranidos as you move North. Follow them West for a while until you come across the first part in the path which leads to the South. Follow this path and you should come to a clearing where the Wartortle is chasing the Cranidos around a single tree. Capture both Pokemon to clear the quest.