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Croagunk

Abilities

Dry SkinAnticipationPoison Touch(Hidden)
Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
Weight: 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)
Base Exp: 60
Base Stats
HP48
Atk61
Def40
SpA61
SpD40
Spe50
BST300
EV Yield: 1 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
206300
Atk
114243
Def
76196
SpA
114243
SpD
76196
Spe
94218

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Blue
Shape
Humanoid
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
140 (54.9%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Humanshape
Hatch Counter
10 cycles (~2,816 steps)
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
1 Atk
Height
0.7 m (2'04")
Weight
23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Fighting dual typing.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra½
ice
fig½
poi½
gro2
fly2
psy4
bug¼
roc½
gho
dra
dar½
ste
fai
Weak to: Ground, Flying, Psychic (4x)
Resists: Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dark
Abilities
Dry Skin

Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Anticipation

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

Poison TouchHidden Ability

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries12 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.

Generation VIII

Sword

It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.

Shield

Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot.

Legends: Arceus

A poison wielder with a dastardly personality. Despite such qualities, this species is afforded a measure of popularity due to its peculiar cry and comical features.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.

Pearl

Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.

Platinum

It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.

HeartGold

Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.

SoulSilver

Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain.

Generation V

Black, White

It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.

Black 2, White 2

Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.

Moves (Gen 9)100 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
3Mud SlapgroS20100%10
4AstonishghoP30100%15
8Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
10TauntdarN100%20
16Low KickSTABfigP100%20
28SwaggernorN85%15
31Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
36ToxicpoiN90%10
36VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
40Nasty PlotdarN20
43Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
45Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
48BelchSTABpoiS12090%10
50FlatterdarN100%15

TM / HM

57 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Acid SpraySTABpoiS40100%20
Aerial AceflyP6020
Baton PassnorN40
Brick BreakSTABfigP75100%15
Bulk UpfigN20
BulldozegroP60100%20
Chilling WaterwatS50100%20
CoachingfigN10
DiggroP80100%10
Drain PunchSTABfigP75100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EncorenorN100%5
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlingdarP100%10
Focus BlastSTABfigS12070%5
Focus PunchSTABfigP150100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Gunk ShotSTABpoiP12080%5
Helping HandnorN20
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Lash OutdarP75100%5
Low KickSTABfigP100%20
Low SweepSTABfigP65100%20
Mud ShotgroS5595%15
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Nasty PlotdarN20
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
ReversalSTABfigP100%15
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
Scary FacenorN100%10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Sludge WaveSTABpoiS95100%10
SpiteghoN100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Super FangnorP90%10
SwaggernorN85%15
Take DownnorP9085%20
TauntdarN100%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ToxicpoiN90%10
Upper HandSTABfigP65100%15
Vacuum WaveSTABfigS40100%30
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
X ScissorbugP80100%15

Egg Moves

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bullet PunchsteP40100%30
CounterSTABfigP100%20
Cross ChopSTABfigP10080%5
Drain PunchSTABfigP75100%10
Dynamic PunchSTABfigP10050%5
Fake OutnorP40100%10
FeintnorP30100%10
HeadbuttnorP70100%15
Quick GuardfigN15
Vacuum WaveSTABfigS40100%30

Move Tutor

19 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
CoachingfigN10
Drain PunchSTABfigP75100%10
Focus PunchSTABfigP150100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Gunk ShotSTABpoiP12080%5
HeadbuttnorP70100%15
Helping HandnorN20
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Lash OutdarP75100%5
Low KickSTABfigP100%20
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
Super FangnorP90%10
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
Vacuum WaveSTABfigS40100%30
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Croagunk may be holding when encountered.

Black Sludge
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#453
Sinnoh#129
Sinnoh (Pt)#129
Unova (B2W2)#290
Conquest#088
Kalos Central#125
Galar#222
Isle of Armor#082
Hisui#099
Paldea#175
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

figFocus Punch150 powP
poiBelch120 powS
figFocus Blast120 powS
poiGunk Shot120 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

groEarthquake100 powP
darFoul Play95 powP
norTake Down90 powP
groDig80 powP
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About Croagunk

Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab. Croagunk stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Croagunk Base Stats

Croagunk has a base stat total of 300, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 61 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 40 (below average). Croagunk is average speed with a base Speed of 50.

Croagunk Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Poison and Fighting-type, Croagunk is weak to Ground, Flying, Psychic (4x)-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dark-type attacks. This gives Croagunk 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Croagunk Abilities

Croagunk's abilities include Dry Skin, Anticipation, Poison Touch. Dry Skin causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.. Anticipation notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move. Its Hidden Ability is Poison Touch, which has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Croagunk Moves & Learnset

Croagunk can learn 100 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 19 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), Belch (Poison, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power). For coverage, Croagunk can learn Earthquake (Ground), Foul Play (Dark), Take Down (Normal).

Training Croagunk

Croagunk has a capture rate of 140 (54.9%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Croagunk yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 2,816 steps to hatch from an Egg. Croagunk belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Croagunk is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Croagunk → Toxicroak). Wild Croagunk may be found holding Black Sludge.

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