Krokorok (#0552) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8278–147152–289

Def4545–10685–207

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe7471–138137–271

Total351Higher than 32% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 74). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+138Max126No SP94Min84Scarf207Tailwind276

At max Speed, Krokorok outspeeds 13 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

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFlyingGroundSteelFireDragon

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Moxie
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Anger PointHidden ability
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0551SandileGroundDark
1. Level 29#0552KrokorokGroundDark
  1. Level 40#0553KrookodileGroundDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

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

1Power TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

9Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

18TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

21DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

24SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

27CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

35Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

42EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

47ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 54

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

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

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

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

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

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

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

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

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

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

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

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

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

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

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

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

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

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

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

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

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

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

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

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

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%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

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%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

Pokédex entries

Category: Desert Croc Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#058Updated Unova#100Coastal Kalos#044Original Alola#233Original Ula’ula#105Updated Alola#302Updated Ula’ula#123Isle of Armor#177Paldea#268Blueberry#028Lumiose#123

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.
Shield
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.
Sword
It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
Ultra Moon
Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
Ultra Sun
Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
Moon
They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
Sun
Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Black 2 · White 2
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ワルビル
Japanese (romaji): Waruvile
Korean: 악비르
Chinese (Traditional): 混混鱷
Chinese (Simplified): 混混鳄
French: Escroco
German: Rokkaiman
Spanish: Krokorok
Italian: Krokorok

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 123
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Isle of Armor 9 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Ultra Moon 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Ultra Sun 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

White 2 1 area

Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

Black 2 1 area

Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

White 2 areas

Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50

Black 2 areas

Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50