#159
Croconaw
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 142
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk, 1 Def
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Generation V
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Generation VI
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Once Croconaw has clamped its jaws on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like barbed fishhooks, they become impossible to remove when they have sunk in.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.
The tips of its fangs are slanted backward. Once those fangs clamp down, the prey has no hope of escape.
Generation III
Once CROCONAW has clamped its jaws on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like barbed fishhooks, they become impossible to remove when they have sunk in.
Once its jaws clamp down on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like fishhooks, they become irremovably embedded.
It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
Generation IV
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 13 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 24 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 45 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 48 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 51 | Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 57 | Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 60 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
51 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Breaking Swipe | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Claw | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic Fangs | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
5 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Aqua JetSTAB | wat | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Block | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flatter | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
21 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Block | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Croconaw
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Stat Calculator
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About Croconaw
Croconaw is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth. Croconaw stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Croconaw Base Stats
Croconaw has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 80 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 58 (below average). Croconaw is average speed with a base Speed of 58.
Croconaw Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Croconaw is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Croconaw 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Croconaw Abilities
Croconaw's abilities include Torrent, Sheer Force. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Croconaw Moves & Learnset
Croconaw can learn 93 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Croconaw can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Thrash (Normal), Superpower (Fighting).
Training Croconaw
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Croconaw can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Croconaw yields 1 Attack, 1 Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Croconaw belongs to the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Croconaw is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Croconaw. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Croconaw, or use the team builder to see how Croconaw fits into your squad.
