Croconaw (#0159) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk8076–145148–284

Def8076–145148–284

SpA5957–122110–238

SpD6361–126117–247

Spe5856–121108–236

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 58). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Croconaw outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Sheer ForceHidden ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0158TotodileWater
1. Level 18#0159CroconawWater
  1. Level 30#0160FeraligatrWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

13BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

21Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

24FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

30CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

34SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

37ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

42ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

47Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

50SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

55Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

EggBlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggFlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Big Jaw Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Johto#008Updated Johto#008Blueberry#180Lumiose#008

Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The tips of its fangs are slanted backward. Once those fangs clamp down, the prey has no hope of escape.
Crystal
It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

Japanese: アリゲイツ
Japanese (romaji): Alligates
Korean: 엘리게이
Chinese (Traditional): 藍鱷
Chinese (Simplified): 蓝鳄
French: Crocrodil
German: Tyracroc
Spanish: Croconaw
Italian: Croconaw

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 Def
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterWater 1
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Colosseum 3 areas

Phenac City (South Exit)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30
Shadow Pokémon Lab B2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30
Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30