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Krokorok.

national dex #552 · gen V
BST 351 · ground / dark
Krokorok official artwork
grounddark
#552 · gen V
Profile
HP
60
ATK
82
DEF
45
SPA
45
SPD
45
SPE
74
BST 351 · best Attack 82 · worst Defense 45 · meters scale to 200

Krokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy and resists Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark and is immune to Electric, Psychic.

Typinggrounddark
AbilitiesIntimidate, Moxie, Anger Point
Height, weight1.0 m / 33.4 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Krokorok base stats

BST 351 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk82152289
Def4585207
SpA4585207
SpD4585207
Spe74137271
BST351bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Krokorok weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ground / Dark dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat2
ele0
gra2
ice2
fig2
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy0
bug2
roc½
gho½
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resists
Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark
Immune to
Electric, Psychic

Krokorok abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
IntimidateLowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
MoxieRaises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Anger PointhiddenRaises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

Krokorok evolution line

3 stages

Krokorok evolves into Krookodile: level it up to 40 or higher. How to evolve Krokorok, every game

Best Krokorok moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
groundEarthquakePHYS100
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
darkCrunchPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalThrashPHYS120
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
rockStone EdgePHYS100

Krokorok moves

gen 9 · 85 moves · 16 level-up · 57 TM/HM · 12 tutor
62 moves · Krokorok appears in 8 games
Hone ClawsL1LeerL1Power TripL1Sand AttackL7Sand TombL13BiteL15TormentL18Mud SlapL19SwaggerL25CrunchL28DigL32Scary FaceL36Foul PlayL40SandstormL44EarthquakeL48ThrashL52Aerial AceTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMBulldozeTMCurseTMDark PulseTMDouble EdgeTMDragon ClawTMDragon TailTMEarth PowerTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire FangTMFlingTMFocus PunchTMGrass KnotTMHelping HandTMKnock OffTMLash OutTMLow KickTMLow SweepTMMud ShotTMProtectTMRestTMRoarTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMScale ShotTMScorching SandsTMShadow ClawTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSnarlTMSpiteTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder FangTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Level 1
Power TripSTABdarkPHYS20100%10Level 1
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 7
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15Level 13
BiteSTABdarkPHYS60100%25Level 15
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15Level 18
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Level 19
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Level 25
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15Level 28
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10Level 32
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 36
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Level 40
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 44
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 48
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 52
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon TaildragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
FlingSTABdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15TM / HM
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Low SweepfightingPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefSTABdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor

Krokorok Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Krokorok has specialized eyes that enable it to see in the dark. This ability lets Krokorok hunt in the dead of night without getting lost.

Shield

Although this Pokémon has specialized eyes that allow it to see in the dark, Krokorok won’t move much at night—the desert gets cold after sunset.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.

Moon

Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.

Ultra Sun

Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.

Ultra Moon

It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.

Generation V3 entries
Black

They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.

White

The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.

Black 2, White 2

Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.

Krokorok species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight33.4 kg (73.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate90 (35.3%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience123
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#552
Unova (BW)#058
Unova (B2W2)#100
Conquest#067
Kalos Coastal#044
Alola (SM)#233
Ula'ula#105
Alola (USUM)#302
Ula'ula (USUM)#123
Isle of Armor#177
Paldea#268
Blueberry#028
Lumiose City#123
Wild held items
Black Glasses5%
5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread82 Atk / 45 SpA
Best statAttack 82good
Speed tier74 Speaverage speed
Defensive load6 weak / 4 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty90 / 255moderate, about 35.3% per ball

About Krokorok

Krokorok is a Ground and Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Krokorok has specialized eyes that enable it to see in the dark. This ability lets Krokorok hunt in the dead of night without getting lost. Krokorok stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 33.4 kg (73.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Krokorok base stats

Krokorok has a base stat total of 351, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 82 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 45 (below average). Krokorok is average speed with a base Speed of 74.

Krokorok weaknesses and resistances

As a Ground and Dark-type, Krokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric and Psychic-type moves. This gives Krokorok 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Krokorok abilities

Krokorok's abilities include Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.. Moxie raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Anger Point, which raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

Krokorok moves and learnset

Krokorok can learn 85 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Crunch (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Krokorok can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Thrash (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Krokorok

Krokorok has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Krokorok yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Krokorok belongs to the Ground egg group. Krokorok is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Sandile → Krokorok → Krookodile). Wild Krokorok may be found holding Black Glasses.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Krokorok. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Krokorok, or use the team builder to see how Krokorok fits into your squad.

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