No. 0552
Krokorok
Desert Croc Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Krokorok is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Water, Grass, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 351. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 33.4 kg 73.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 351 Higher than 32% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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
Type matchups
GroundDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 6 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 74); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Krokorok outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
On switch-in, this Pokémon the Attack of opponents by 1 .
Everything about Intimidate →Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokémon.
Everything about Moxie →If this Pokémon (not its substitute) takes a , its Attack is raised 12 .
Everything about Anger Point →Other Pokémon with Anger Point 8
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Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Dark | Phys | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 12 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 21 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 27 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 32 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 35 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 54
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM08 | Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch. | Fire | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM09 | Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM30 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM39 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM44 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM78 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM176 | Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| TM200 | Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit. | Dragon | Phys | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
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Biology
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. They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#427 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Desert Croc Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Brown
- —
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.
ShieldKrokorok has specialized eyes that enable it to see in the dark. This ability lets Krokorok hunt in the dead of night without getting lost.
SwordIt buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
Ultra MoonKrokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
Ultra SunThanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
MoonThey move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
SunProtected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Black 2 · White 2The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
White · Y · Alpha SapphireThey live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
Black · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Krokorok
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Generation V
Training
- 2 Atk
- 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 123
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Field
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Sandile: Level 29.
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
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.