Krookodile (#0553) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk117109–185215–366

Def8076–145148–284

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe9287–158170–311

Total519Higher than 78% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 92). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+158Max144No SP112Min100Scarf237Tailwind316

At max Speed, Krookodile outspeeds 17 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 SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#144 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (31.7%) · Intimidate (59.6%) · Adamant (58%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (38.9%)

Moves Earthquake, Knock Off, Rock Slide, Protect

Singles

#159 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (28.2%) · Intimidate (67.4%) · Jolly (45.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (27.4%)

Moves Earthquake, Knock Off, Stealth Rock, Taunt

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

21.18% of teams · rank #2 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Poison

Earthquake
Knock Off
Gunk Shot
Close Combat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players19%
Rated 1500+18.89%
Rated 1630+21.18%
Rated 1760+21.39%

Usage by month

Oct 202521.18%

Moves

Earthquake99.9%
Knock Off98.5%
Gunk Shot70.9%
Close Combat32.8%
Scale Shot20.8%
Stone Edge17.5%
Stealth Rock16.5%
Bulk Up16.4%
Taunt11.1%
Foul Play4.7%

Items

Choice Scarf37.8%
Choice Band18.8%
Loaded Dice18.7%
Leftovers12.3%
Rocky Helmet7.1%
Focus Sash1.8%

Abilities

60.7%
39.3%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe57.7%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe20.9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe13.9%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.4%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe1.4%

Tera types

Poison50.9%
Dragon16.3%
Dark15.8%
Ground8.8%

Common teammates

Noivern34.7%
Jirachi24.9%
Empoleon24.2%
Cyclizar24%
Slowbro22.4%
Mimikyu21%
Gengar20.7%
Entei19.7%

Checks & counters

Quagsire79.9%
Yanmega74.7%
Chesnaught66.2%
Crawdaunt70.1%
Mimikyu61.7%
Gastrodon62.9%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

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

44EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

51ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

58OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 65

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

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

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

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

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

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

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

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%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

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

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

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

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: Intimidation Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#059Updated Unova#101Coastal Kalos#045Original Alola#234Original Ula’ula#106Updated Alola#303Updated Ula’ula#124Isle of Armor#178Paldea#269Blueberry#029Lumiose#124

While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.
Shield
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.
Sword
It conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.
Moon
Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.
Sun
Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars.
White
They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ワルビアル
Japanese (romaji): Waruvial
Korean: 악비아르
Chinese (Traditional): 流氓鱷
Chinese (Simplified): 流氓鳄
French: Crocorible
German: Rabigator
Spanish: Krookodile
Italian: Krookodile

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: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 234
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 Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

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 45–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

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 45–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60