Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 60
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Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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POKÉDEX No. #159
Croconaw
Big Jaw Pokémon
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height1.1 m
Weight25.0 kg
AbilitiesTorrent
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack80148–284
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk59110–238
- Sp. Def63117–247
- Speed58108–236
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-11 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Totodile#158Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #159 |
| Blueberry | #180 |
| Lumiose City | #8 |
| Original Johto | #8 |
| Updated Johto | #8 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
142
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Mystic Water
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Colosseum
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Croconaw's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 405, Croconaw plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 80, while Speed (58) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Water combination gives Croconaw 4 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Croconaw a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.1 m
Weight
25.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
MonsterWater 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Croconaw?
Croconaw is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Croconaw's weaknesses?
Croconaw takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Croconaw evolve?
Croconaw evolves into Feraligatr at level 30. Full evolution line: Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr.
What are Croconaw's base stats?
Croconaw has a base stat total of 405: HP 65, Attack 80, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 59, Sp. Def 63, Speed 58. Its highest stat is Attack (80).
