No. 0553
Krookodile
Intimidation Pokémon
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Krookodile is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Water, Grass, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 519. In Pokémon Champions it’s #144 on the Doubles ladder and #159 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 96.3 kg 212.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 519 Higher than 78% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Choice Scarf · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.
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: 3 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 92); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Krookodile outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 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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CrabominableCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#144 of 262 used
Choice Scarf (31.7%) · (59.6%) · Adamant (58.0%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (38.9%)
Singles
#159 of 262 used
Focus Sash (28.2%) · (67.4%) · Jolly (45.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (27.4%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.8% of teams · rank #114 · Singles · about 2,485 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #119 · Singles · about 1,171 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #163 · Singles · about 102 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #163 · Singles · about 4 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 4 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Knock Off85.7%
- Earthquake71.1%
- Stealth Rock47.7%
- Close Combat33.2%
- Taunt30.7%
- High Horsepower27.7%
- Gunk Shot22.9%
- Bulk Up9.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf34.8%
Rocky Helmet20.7%
Chople Berry6.5%
Expert Belt5.8%
Life Orb5.1%
Black Glasses4.9%
Abilities
- 59.6%
- 39.3%
- 1.2%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe55.0%
- Jolly 32 HP / 32 Spe15.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.5%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe3.7%
These 4 cover 78.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
Golisopod-Mega26.0%
Rillaboom25.6%
Chandelure16.8%
Forretress15.9%
Corviknight15.1%
Vaporeon15.0%
Moves
- Knock Off91.1%
- Stealth Rock59.5%
- Earthquake59.5%
- Taunt42.8%
- High Horsepower39.5%
- Close Combat31.8%
- Gunk Shot20.9%
- Stone Edge7.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf32.9%
- Rocky Helmet32.3%
- Chople Berry7.8%
- Black Glasses4.9%
- Focus Sash3.9%
Leftovers3.6%
Abilities
- 68.5%
- 31.1%
- 0.5%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe49.7%
- Jolly 32 HP / 32 Spe24.5%
- Adamant 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe4.2%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.0%
These 4 cover 82.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom39.3%
- Golisopod-Mega36.3%
- Forretress24.0%
- Chandelure23.8%
- Vaporeon23.5%
- Corviknight16.5%
Moves
- Knock Off97.5%
- Earthquake80.4%
- Close Combat48.4%
- Stealth Rock40.3%
- Gunk Shot26.9%
- High Horsepower17.5%
- Taunt15.5%
- Stone Edge12.3%
Items
- Choice Scarf43.2%
Tanga Berry12.2%- Black Glasses10.1%
- Rocky Helmet8.4%
- Focus Sash4.3%
- Life Orb4.1%
Abilities
- 54.5%
- 45.3%
- 0.2%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe61.1%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe12.2%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.0%
- Adamant 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe5.3%
These 4 cover 85.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
Slowking-Galar24.4%- Corviknight23.2%
Hatterene23.1%- Rillaboom21.2%
- Golisopod-Mega20.2%
Glimmora19.1%
0.5% of teams · rank #153 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 657 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #160 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 359 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #146 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 37 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #164 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 9 SpD / 25 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%
Moves
- Earthquake86.5%
- Knock Off36.2%
- Crunch30.1%
- Gunk Shot27.2%
- Iron Head23.1%
- Close Combat20.9%
- Outrage19.9%
- Throat Chop19.7%
Items
- Choice Scarf56.5%
- Life Orb15.6%
Light Ball10.0%- Focus Sash7.1%
Quick Claw3.0%
Wide Lens1.9%
Abilities
- 56.1%
- 43.2%
- 0.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe33.2%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 9 SpD / 25 Spe13.7%
- Careful 1 HP / 32 Def / 32 SpD / 1 Spe10.0%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.6%
These 4 cover 66.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
Lucario-Mega-Z41.2%
Salamence-Mega32.2%
Meowscarada26.0%
Archaludon20.9%
Meganium-Mega20.7%
Zoroark-Hisui20.3%
Moves
Items
- Choice Scarf55.7%
- Light Ball18.4%
- Focus Sash8.9%
- Life Orb8.9%
- Quick Claw2.0%
- Rocky Helmet1.5%
Abilities
- 69.5%
- 29.9%
- 0.6%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe29.4%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 9 SpD / 25 Spe20.4%
- Careful 1 HP / 32 Def / 32 SpD / 1 Spe18.4%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.6%
These 4 cover 79.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega49.1%
- Lucario-Mega-Z41.3%
- Archaludon29.2%
Ninetales-Alola29.1%
Basculegion-F27.6%- Meowscarada26.8%
Moves
- Earthquake97.5%
- Gunk Shot64.3%
- Crunch56.5%
- Outrage54.8%
- Knock Off36.7%
- Protect14.6%
- Stone Edge13.5%
- Close Combat12.5%
Items
- Choice Scarf73.4%
- Focus Sash15.3%
- Life Orb4.6%
- Light Ball2.5%
- Quick Claw1.5%
Psychic Seed1.0%
Abilities
- 84.3%
- 15.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 Atk / 9 SpD / 25 Spe38.6%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe34.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe17.5%
- Jolly 9 HP / 32 Atk / 25 Spe2.6%
These 4 cover 93.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega61.2%
- Ninetales-Alola54.8%
- Lucario-Mega-Z54.6%
- Archaludon54.1%
- Basculegion-F51.1%
Dragapult15.4%
Moves
- Earthquake100.0%
- Knock Off60.4%
- Gunk Shot44.0%
- Crunch33.5%
- Protect32.2%
- Outrage31.3%
- Close Combat28.3%
- Stone Edge22.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf58.7%
- Focus Sash30.0%
- Life Orb4.2%
- Rocky Helmet2.7%
- Psychic Seed2.2%
- Quick Claw2.2%
Abilities
- 72.0%
- 28.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe43.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe35.4%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 9 SpD / 25 Spe16.3%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD2.2%
These 4 cover 97.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega35.9%
- Dragapult33.2%
- Lucario-Mega-Z32.7%
- Archaludon31.2%
- Ninetales-Alola31.2%
- Basculegion-F28.8%
0.4% of teams · rank #143 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 13,606 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #144 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 4,990 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #149 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 471 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #159 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 17 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 17 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 3 Def / 25 SpD / 6 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Knock Off57.6%
- High Horsepower55.4%
- Earthquake53.6%
- Protect49.8%
- Rock Slide48.6%
- Close Combat22.8%
- Crunch20.3%
- Gunk Shot12.0%
Items
- Choice Scarf39.9%
- Life Orb17.8%
- Focus Sash6.8%
Soft Sand3.7%- Expert Belt3.5%
Sitrus Berry3.3%
Abilities
- 66.2%
- 28.4%
- 5.3%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe31.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe19.7%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD3.8%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe3.4%
These 4 cover 58.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom15.7%
Sneasler15.3%
Indeedee-F12.0%
Whimsicott11.2%
Garchomp-Mega-Z11.0%
Farigiraf10.9%
Moves
- High Horsepower68.9%
- Knock Off63.7%
- Rock Slide51.9%
- Earthquake48.1%
- Protect44.8%
- Close Combat24.5%
- Crunch17.2%
- Gunk Shot12.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf49.3%
- Life Orb18.6%
- Focus Sash8.0%
- Chople Berry3.6%
- Sitrus Berry3.2%
- Soft Sand3.1%
Abilities
- 72.4%
- 24.9%
- 2.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe29.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe24.9%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe3.7%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD3.4%
These 4 cover 61.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Sneasler20.3%
- Rillaboom18.5%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z15.1%
- Indeedee-F13.2%
- Whimsicott12.5%
- Farigiraf11.6%
Moves
- High Horsepower81.1%
- Knock Off71.9%
- Protect51.0%
- Rock Slide44.7%
- Earthquake44.5%
- Close Combat16.9%
- Stone Edge15.4%
- Throat Chop14.7%
Items
- Choice Scarf45.9%
Passho Berry14.7%- Life Orb14.6%
- Focus Sash7.5%
- Soft Sand4.1%
- Chople Berry4.1%
Abilities
- 79.6%
- 18.9%
- 1.5%
Stat Points
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe27.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe19.3%
- Impish 32 HP / 3 Def / 25 SpD / 6 Spe14.1%
- Adamant 14 HP / 23 Atk / 5 SpD / 24 Spe2.4%
These 4 cover 63.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Sneasler26.5%
Charizard-Mega-Y22.0%
Baxcalibur-Mega18.5%
Sinistcha17.3%- Farigiraf16.8%
- Rillaboom15.4%
Moves
- Knock Off80.8%
- High Horsepower79.5%
- Protect55.5%
- Earthquake46.7%
- Rock Slide32.7%
- Stone Edge22.0%
- Close Combat17.5%
- Snarl11.1%
Items
- Choice Scarf42.1%
- Passho Berry28.6%
- Life Orb13.1%
- Focus Sash5.6%
- Sitrus Berry2.8%
- Chople Berry1.7%
Abilities
- 84.6%
- 13.4%
- 2.0%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 3 Def / 25 SpD / 6 Spe27.9%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe26.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe19.5%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe2.2%
These 4 cover 75.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Sinistcha31.9%
- Charizard-Mega-Y30.2%
- Baxcalibur-Mega28.8%
Bellibolt26.0%- Glimmora26.0%
- Rillaboom20.7%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
21.2% of teams · rank #2 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games19.0%
- 1500 weighting18.9%
- 1630 weighting21.2%
- 1760 weighting21.4%
Usage by month
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
Jirachi
Slowbro
Mimikyu
Gengar
Entei
Quagsire
Yanmega
Crawdaunt2.1% of teams · rank #66 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Rocky Helmet
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 248 HP / 20 SpD / 240 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.6%
- 1500 weighting2.2%
- 1630 weighting2.1%
- 1760 weighting2.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake100.0%
- Knock Off97.9%
- Stealth Rock81.6%
- Taunt77.2%
- Close Combat14.1%
- Gunk Shot9.6%
- Crunch5.9%
- Stone Edge4.7%
- Scale Shot3.4%
- Bulk Up2.4%
Items
- Rocky Helmet69.7%
- Choice Scarf14.3%
- Leftovers7.7%
- Loaded Dice3.1%
- Focus Sash2.0%
Assault Vest1.0%
Abilities
- 85.2%
- 14.5%
- 0.3%
EV spreads
- Jolly 248 HP / 20 SpD / 240 Spe31.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.8%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.9%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe4.0%
Tera types
- Water34.7%
- Poison23.2%
- Ghost17.4%
- Fire7.4%
Common teammates
- Ninetales-Alola58.4%
Thundurus-Therian55.4%
Gyarados54.2%
Bisharp51.3%
Slither Wing51.2%
Conkeldurr16.3%
Revavroom13.8%
Arcanine-Hisui10.8%
0.5% of teams · rank #104 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Band
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.6%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1695 weighting0.5%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake98.0%
- Knock Off97.7%
- Gunk Shot91.8%
- Stealth Rock90.8%
- Stone Edge6.2%
- Close Combat4.0%
- Taunt2.4%
- Bulk Up2.3%
- High Horsepower2.0%
- Power Trip1.7%
Items
- Choice Band87.8%
- Choice Scarf4.4%
- Leftovers4.0%
- Rocky Helmet1.9%
Lum Berry0.6%- Assault Vest0.3%
Abilities
- 95.3%
- 4.7%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe66.0%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe22.8%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.9%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.9%
- Adamant 240 HP / 40 Atk / 108 Def / 120 Spe1.5%
Tera types
- Poison93.7%
- Ground2.5%
- Fighting1.8%
- Ghost0.8%
Common teammates
Regieleki66.3%
Mew64.7%
Chesnaught64.5%
Empoleon64.3%
Noivern64.3%
Weezing-Galar21.6%
Alomomola21.3%
Maushold21.1%
Checks & counters
Ogerpon-Wellspring81.9%
Great Tusk65.0%
Dragonite70.6%
Kingambit41.9%
Raging Bolt34.3%
Gholdengo23.2%
0.3% of teams · rank #179 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.0%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1630 weighting0.3%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake99.0%
- Knock Off81.4%
- Close Combat68.6%
- Gunk Shot67.4%
- Facade19.6%
- Crunch18.2%
- Aqua Tail13.6%
- Stone Edge11.7%
- Stealth Rock5.0%
- Taunt4.7%
Items
- Choice Scarf88.6%
- Leftovers4.6%
- Assault Vest3.7%
Weakness Policy0.9%
Blunder Policy0.5%
Flame Orb0.4%
Abilities
- 91.7%
- 7.1%
- 1.2%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe70.8%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe13.5%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.7%
- Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def4.4%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.9%
Common teammates
Landorus61.7%
Mamoswine58.9%- Great Tusk57.1%
Ting-Lu42.7%
Gastrodon38.4%
Garchomp25.7%
Clodsire22.0%
Samurott-Hisui19.0%
0.2% of teams · rank #144 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake99.8%
- Knock Off94.1%
- Stealth Rock76.1%
- Stone Edge45.1%
- Foul Play32.5%
- Crunch10.9%
- Bulk Up9.2%
- Gunk Shot8.4%
- Aqua Tail7.3%
- Close Combat5.7%
Items
- Choice Scarf86.9%
- Leftovers8.9%
- Choice Band1.5%
- Life Orb0.7%
- Focus Sash0.6%
- Assault Vest0.6%
Abilities
- 90.0%
- 10.0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe52.3%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe44.8%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe2.0%
- Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.3%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.2%
Tera types
- Ground65.6%
- Ghost31.9%
- Dark1.3%
- Poison0.7%
Common teammates
Galvantula42.8%
Volcarona42.5%
Blissey42.3%
Cyclizar42.3%
Dondozo42.3%
Toxapex32.1%
Pelipper32.0%
Goodra-Hisui31.5%
0.1% of teams · rank #199 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 28 HP / 4 Atk / 188 Def / 84 SpD / 204 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1695 weighting0.1%
- 1825 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake94.5%
- Knock Off85.7%
- Protect67.9%
- Rock Slide56.5%
- Crunch27.1%
- High Horsepower13.3%
- Close Combat10.9%
- Foul Play5.5%
- Power Trip5.1%
- Stone Edge5.0%
Items
- Sitrus Berry34.0%
- Choice Band29.1%
- Choice Scarf19.7%
- Life Orb4.0%
Salac Berry3.2%
Metronome2.2%
Abilities
- 42.9%
- 39.3%
- 17.8%
EV spreads
- Impish 28 HP / 4 Atk / 188 Def / 84 SpD / 204 Spe32.1%
- Jolly 204 Atk / 60 Def / 192 SpD / 52 Spe22.0%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe16.2%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe12.3%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.2%
Tera types
- Water33.3%
- Poison27.9%
- Ground23.6%
- Rock3.2%
Common teammates
- Indeedee-F36.7%
- Rillaboom35.8%
- Whimsicott34.3%
Smeargle30.9%
Primeape30.9%- Ogerpon-Wellspring28.2%
- Gholdengo22.1%
Rotom-Heat20.8%
0.1% of teams · rank #219 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake95.5%
- Knock Off89.9%
- Stealth Rock48.0%
- Pursuit39.8%
- Close Combat31.6%
- Scale Shot24.8%
- Gunk Shot16.9%
- Stone Edge16.0%
- Bulk Up6.0%
- Crunch5.7%
Items
- Choice Scarf52.6%
- Focus Sash19.2%
- Choice Band10.8%
Fightinium Z3.8%- Leftovers3.4%
- Assault Vest2.0%
Abilities
- 51.6%
- 48.4%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe40.9%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe21.9%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe21.1%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe7.2%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.0%
Common teammates
- Toxapex22.1%
- Charizard-Mega-Y21.4%
Scizor19.2%
Breloom19.1%
Rotom19.1%
Celesteela18.4%
Xurkitree17.5%
Buzzwole17.5%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 16
| 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 |
| 44 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 51 | ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 58 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 65
| 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 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| 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 |
| TM115 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 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 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 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 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM186 | High HorsepowerNo additional effect. | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| 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 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 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 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
This crocodile-esque 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. Its incredible sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#11 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 19,628 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#217 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
- Intimidation Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Red
- —
While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.
ShieldThis 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.
SwordIt conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear.
Ultra MoonWhen 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 SunAfter clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.
MoonIts unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.
SunVery violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega RubyIt can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars.
WhiteThey 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
- English
- Krookodile
- 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
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 3 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 234
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Field
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Krokorok: Level 40.
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
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.