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Krookodile.

national dex #553 · gen V
BST 519 · ground / dark
Krookodile official artwork
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#553 · gen V
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HP
95
ATK
117
DEF
80
SPA
65
SPD
70
SPE
92
BST 519 · best Attack 117 · worst Sp. Atk 65 · meters scale to 200

Krookodile 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, weight1.5 m / 96.3 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
#553 of 1025
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Krookodile base stats

BST 519 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP95300394
Atk117215366
Def80148284
SpA65121251
SpD70130262
Spe92170311
BST519bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 Atk

Krookodile 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

Krookodile 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.

Krookodile evolution line

3 stages

Best Krookodile moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
groundEarthquakePHYS100
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
groundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalThrashPHYS120

Krookodile moves

gen 9 · 102 moves · 17 level-up · 68 TM/HM · 17 tutor
83 moves · Krookodile appears in 9 games
Power TripL1Sand TombL13BiteL15AssuranceL16TormentL18Mud SlapL19SwaggerL25CrunchL28DigL32Scary FaceL36Foul PlayL42SandstormL48ThrashL51EarthquakeL54OutrageL60Aerial AceTMAqua TailtrainBeat UpTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMBulk UpTMBulldozeTMClose CombatTMCountertrainCurseTMDark PulseTMDouble EdgeTMDragon ClawTMDragon PulseTMDragon TailTMEarth PowerTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire FangTMFissuretrainFlingTMFocus BlastTMFocus EnergyTMFocus PunchTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGunk ShotTMHelping HandTMHigh HorsepowerTMHyper BeamTMIron HeadtrainIron TailTMKnock OffTMLash OutTMLow KickTMLow SweepTMMega KickTMMud ShotTMPaybackTMProtectTMRestTMRoarTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMScale ShotTMScorching SandsTMShadow ClawTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSmack DownTMSnarlTMSnoreTMSpiteTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSuperpowerTMTauntTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMThunder FangTMUproarTM
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 42
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 48
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 51
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 54
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Level 60
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / 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 BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / 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
OutragedragonPHYS120100%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
Smack DownrockPHYS50100%15TM / 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
Throat ChopSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5Tutor
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
Throat ChopSTABdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor

Krookodile Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile’s mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all.

Shield

While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.

Moon

After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.

Ultra Sun

When it spots prey, even at a distance of over 30 miles, it swims through the desert as if it were water, then jumps out and chomps them.

Ultra Moon

It conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.

Generation V3 entries
Black

They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.

White

It can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars.

Black 2, White 2

Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.

Krookodile species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorRed
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight96.3 kg (212.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience234
EV yield3 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#553
Unova (BW)#059
Unova (B2W2)#101
Conquest#068
Kalos Coastal#045
Alola (SM)#234
Ula'ula#106
Alola (USUM)#303
Ula'ula (USUM)#124
Isle of Armor#178
Paldea#269
Blueberry#029
Lumiose City#124
Champions#553
Wild held items
Black Glasses50%
50% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker117 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statAttack 117very good
Speed tier92 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load6 weak / 4 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Krookodile

Krookodile is a Ground and Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile’s mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all. Krookodile stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 96.3 kg (212.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Krookodile base stats

Krookodile has a base stat total of 519, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 117 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 65 (average). Krookodile excels as a physical attacker. Krookodile is moderately fast with a base Speed of 92.

Krookodile weaknesses and resistances

As a Ground and Dark-type, Krookodile 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 Krookodile 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Krookodile abilities

Krookodile'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.

Krookodile moves and learnset

Krookodile can learn 102 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 68 via TM/HM, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power). For coverage, Krookodile can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Krookodile

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Krookodile can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Krookodile yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Krookodile belongs to the Ground egg group. Krookodile is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Sandile → Krokorok → Krookodile). Wild Krookodile may be found holding Black Glasses.

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

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