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Dark

POKÉDEX No. #552

Krokorok

Desert Croc Pokémon

Generation 5

They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.

Height1.0 m

Weight33.4 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate

Forms1

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal 1×

FIRFire 1×

WATWater 2×

ELEElectric 0×

GRAGrass 2×

ICEIce 2×

FIGFighting 2×

POIPoison ½×

GRDGround 1×

FLYFlying 1×

PSYPsychic 0×

BUGBug 2×

ROCRock ½×

GHOGhost ½×

DRADragon 1×

DRKDark ½×

STESteel 1×

FAIFairy 2×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP60
230–324
Attack82
152–289
Defense45
85–207
Sp. Atk45
85–207
Sp. Def45
85–207
Speed74
137–271

Total351

/ 720

BST351

25 percentile (1025)-70 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Fighting

Bug

Water

Grass

Ice

Fairy

Resists

Poison

Rock

Ghost

Dark

Immune

Electric

Psychic

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Brown

Shape

Quadruped

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Sandile#551

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#552
Blueberry	#28
Conquest Gallery	#67
Isle Of Armor	#177
Kalos Coastal	#44
Lumiose City	#123
Original Alola	#233
Original Ulaula	#105
Original Unova	#58
Paldea	#268
Updated Alola	#302
Updated Ulaula	#123
Updated Unova	#100

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

123

EV Yield

+2 Attack

Growth Curve

Medium Slow

(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140

Exp at Lv. 50

117,360

Exp at Lv. 100

1,059,860

Wild Held Items

Black Glasses

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolution Chain

#551

Sandile

→

Level 29

#552

Krokorok

→

Level 40

#553

Krookodile

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Ultra Sun

2 spots

70% max

Haina Desert

70%

Method: Bubbling Spots
Level Range: Lv. 32-35
Conditions: Any

Haina Desert

70%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 32-35
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

2 spots

70% max

Haina Desert

70%

Method: Bubbling Spots
Level Range: Lv. 32-35
Conditions: Any

Haina Desert

70%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 32-35
Conditions: Any

Black

4 spots

20% max

Relic Castle (B)

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 34
Conditions: Any

Relic Castle (C)

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Relic Castle (B)

15%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36
Conditions: Any

Relic Castle (B)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 35
Conditions: Any

White

4 spots

20% max

Relic Castle (B)

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 34
Conditions: Any

Relic Castle (C)

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Relic Castle (B)

15%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36
Conditions: Any

Relic Castle (B)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 35
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immunities

0×

Completely immune to these types - no damage taken!

Electric

Psychic

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

2×

1×

½×

1×

½×

2×

½×

1×

1×

2×

2×

0×

0×

2×

1×

½×

2×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Krokorok's ground/dark typing gives it 6 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric, ghost, psychic types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Poison

Rock

Steel

Fire

Electric

Ghost

Psychic

Krokorok's Ground / Dark typing gives it 6 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric, ghost, psychic types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Jolly

+Speed−Sp. Atk

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Earthquake

Learned at Lv. 48

X Y

Ground

Power: 100Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

Foul Play

Learned at Lv. 40

X Y

Dark

Power: 95Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

Crunch

Learned at Lv. 28

X Y

Dark

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Thrash

Learned at Lv. 52

X Y

Normal

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

Aqua Tail

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Water

Power: 90Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Swagger

Learned at Lv. 25

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 85PP: 15StatusConfusion

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

Embargo

Learned at Lv. 22

X Y

Dark

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusEmbargo

Target cannot use held items.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Krokorok trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Krokorok TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Krokorok
Japanese	ワルビル
Japanese (Kanji)	ワルビル
Roomaji	Waruvile
Korean	악비르
French	Escroco
German	Rokkaiman
Spanish	Krokorok
Italian	Krokorok
Chinese (Traditional)	混混鱷
Chinese (Simplified)	混混鳄

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Krokorok shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Krokorok shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Krokorok animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

1.0 m

Weight

33.4 kg

Type

Ground

Dark

Abilities

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Ground

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

5,100

Hatch Counter: 20

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Bite

bite

Lv. 15

Hone Claws

hone-claws

Lv. 1

Leer

leer

Lv. 1

Power Trip

power-trip

Lv. 1

Rage

rage

Lv. 1

Sand Attack

sand-attack

Lv. 7

Sand Tomb

sand-tomb

Lv. 13

Torment

torment

Lv. 18

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 36

Assurance

assurance

Lv. 16

Mud Slap

mud-slap

Lv. 19

Dig

dig

Lv. 32

Embargo

embargo

Lv. 22

Swagger

swagger

Lv. 25

Crunch

crunch

Lv. 28

Sandstorm

sandstorm

Lv. 44

Foul Play

foul-play

Lv. 40

Earthquake

earthquake

Lv. 48

Thrash

thrash

Lv. 52

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