Totodile (#0158) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk6563–128121–251

Def6462–127119–249

SpA4444–10583–205

SpD4847–11090–214

Spe4343–10481–203

Total314Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 43). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+104Max95No SP63Min56Scarf156Tailwind208

At max Speed, Totodile outspeeds 10 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 SinglesLC

0.3% of teams · rank #79 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 236 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Dragon Dance
Ice Punch
Crunch
Liquidation

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

Usage by rating

All players1.49%
Rated 1500+0.97%
Rated 1630+0.3%
Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.3%

Moves

Dragon Dance100%
Ice Punch98.6%
Crunch80%
Liquidation51.1%
Waterfall48.9%
Aqua Jet13.5%
Superpower5.3%
Dragon Claw1.3%
Rock Slide0.5%
Shadow Claw0.4%

Items

Life Orb93.4%
Eviolite5.5%
Leftovers0.6%
Salac Berry0.4%
No item0.1%
Weakness Policy0%

Abilities

99.6%
0.4%

EV spreads

Adamant 236 Atk / 252 Spe92.8%
Adamant 236 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.3%
Adamant 4 HP / 236 Atk / 252 Spe1%
Jolly 4 HP / 236 Atk / 252 Spe0.7%
Jolly 236 Atk / 252 Spe0.1%

Tera types

Water53.8%
Ghost31.6%
Poison13.5%
Grass0.6%

Common teammates

Mienfoo75.8%
Glimmet46.5%
Cranidos43.5%
Grookey43.4%
Corphish43.1%
Vullaby32.5%
Impidimp32.3%
Minccino32%

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

6Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

9BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

13Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

19Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

22FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

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

30SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

33ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

37ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

41Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

45SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

50Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 49

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

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

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#007Updated Johto#007Blueberry#179Lumiose#007

Its powerful, well-developed jaws are capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
HeartGold · Y
It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Despite its small body, TOTODILE’s jaws are very powerful. While it may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough strength to cause serious injury.
Emerald
Despite the smallness of its body, TOTODILE’s jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended.
Crystal
It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
Gold · LeafGreen