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Croconaw.

national dex #159 · gen II
BST 405 · water
Croconaw official artwork
water
#159 · gen II
Profile
HP
65
ATK
80
DEF
80
SPA
59
SPD
63
SPE
58
BST 405 · best Attack 80 · worst Speed 58 · meters scale to 200

Croconaw is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

Typingwater
AbilitiesTorrent, Sheer Force
Height, weight1.1 m / 25.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Water1
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#158totodile
Dex position
#159 of 1025
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Croconaw base stats

BST 405 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP65240334
Atk80148284
Def80148284
SpA59110238
SpD63117247
Spe58108236
BST405bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk, 1 Def

Croconaw weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Grass
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Croconaw abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
TorrentStrengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Sheer ForcehiddenStrengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Croconaw evolution line

3 stages

Croconaw evolves into Feraligatr: level it up to 30 or higher. How to evolve Croconaw, every game

Best Croconaw moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterAqua TailPHYS90
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90
waterSurfSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalThrashPHYS120
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Croconaw moves

gen 9 · 85 moves · 16 level-up · 51 TM/HM · 18 tutor
61 moves · Croconaw appears in 13 games
LeerL1ScratchL1Mud SlapL8Water GunL13BiteL21Ice FangL21FlailL24Scary FaceL28CrunchL30Low KickL33SlashL39ScreechL45ThrashL48Aqua TailL51SuperpowerL57Hydro PumpL60Aerial AceTMBlizzardTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMChilling WaterTMCurseTMDigTMDouble EdgeTMDragon ClawTMDragon DanceTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearsTMFlingTMFlip TurnTMFocus PunchTMIce BeamTMIce PunchTMIcy WindTMLiquidationTMMetal ClawTMMuddy WaterTMProtectTMPsychic FangsTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoarTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSpiteTMSubstituteTMSurfTMSwords DanceTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMTrailblazeTMUproarTMWater PledgeTMWater PulseTMWaterfallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Level 8
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 13
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 21
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15Level 21
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 24
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 28
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 30
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Level 33
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 39
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 45
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 48
Aqua TailSTABwaterPHYS9090%10Level 51
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Level 57
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 60
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35TM / HM
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psychic FangspsychicPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Water PledgeSTABwaterSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Aqua TailSTABwaterPHYS9090%10Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Water PledgeSTABwaterSPEC80100%10Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Croconaw Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VI3 entries
X

If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.

Y

Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.

HeartGold

If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.

SoulSilver

It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.

LeafGreen

If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.

Silver

It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.

Crystal

The tips of its fangs are slanted backward. Once those fangs clamp down, the prey has no hope of escape.

Croconaw species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBlue
ShapeUpright
HabitatWaters Edge
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Water1
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience142
EV yield1 Atk, 1 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#159
Johto#008
Johto (HGSS)#008
Blueberry#180
Lumiose City#008
Wild held items
Mystic Water100%
100% in Colosseum
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread80 Atk / 59 SpA
Best statAttack 80good
Speed tier58 Speaverage speed
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Croconaw

Croconaw is a Water-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Croconaw base stats

Croconaw has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and learnset

Croconaw can learn 85 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM, and 18 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). Wild Croconaw may be found holding Mystic Water.

Use the tools on the right 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.

Tools for Croconaw
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