No. 0453

Croagunk

Toxic Mouth Pokémon

Official art

Croagunk is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Psychic and 2× weak to Flying and Ground, with a base stat total of 300. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Poison Fighting

Height: 0.7 m 2′04″
Weight: 23 kg 50.7 lbs
Base stat total: 300 Higher than 14% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

A poison wielder with a dastardly personality. Despite such qualities, this species is afforded a measure of popularity due to its peculiar cry and comical features.

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Base stats

HP48123–155206–300

Atk6172–124114–243

Def4054–10176–196

SpA6172–124114–243

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe5063–11294–218

Total300Higher than 14% of Pokémon

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: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

PoisonFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Psychic

2×

FlyingGround

Resists

½×

DarkFightingGrassPoisonRock

¼×

Bug

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

With : Fire becomes 1.25×

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 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Croagunk outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Croagunk against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Croagunk · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Croagunk · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Croagunk · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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 shudders if any foe has a supereffective or move.
Everything about Anticipation →
Other Pokémon with Anticipation 12
Galarian Ponyta Galarian Rapidash Eevee Barboach Whiscash Wormadam Toxicroak Ferrothorn Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Flittle
This Pokémon is healed 1/4 by Water, 1/8 by ; is hurt 1.25× by Fire, 1/8 by .
Everything about Dry Skin →
Other Pokémon with Dry Skin 6
Paras Parasect Jynx Toxicroak Helioptile Heliolisk
This Pokémon's have a 30% chance of poisoning.
Everything about Poison Touch →
Other Pokémon with Poison Touch 8
Grimer Muk Toxicroak Seismitoad Skrelp Dragalge Sneasler Grafaiai

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.7% of teams · rank #57 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 52 HP / 36 Def / 188 SpA / 196 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type: Flying

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

Usage by rating

All games2.0%
1500 weighting1.4%
1630 weighting0.7%
1760 weighting0.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.1%
0.9%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 52 HP / 36 Def / 188 SpA / 196 SpD / 36 Spe35.2%
Modest 116 Def / 188 SpA / 196 Spe24.4%
Adamant 188 Atk / 116 Def / 36 SpD / 116 Spe24.4%
Adamant 52 HP / 188 Atk / 116 Def / 36 SpD / 116 Spe9.6%
Adamant 52 HP / 188 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe4.3%

Tera types

Flying66.0%
Water18.9%
Dark6.6%
Steel6.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0453CroagunkPoisonFighting
1. Level 37
  #0454ToxicroakPoisonFighting

Moves

Level up 14


1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
1	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100%	35
4	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
8	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
12	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
16	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
20	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
24	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
28	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
32	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
36	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
40	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
44	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
48	BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.	Poison	Spec	120	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 56


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
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM13	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	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
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
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
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
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
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
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
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
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM175	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
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
TM183	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
TM184	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Spec	40	100%	30
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
TM213	CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	10
TM214	Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.	Poison	Spec	95	100%	10
TM229	Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	15

Egg moves 9


Egg	Bullet PunchUsually goes first.	Steel	Phys	40	100%	30
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Egg	Cross ChopHigh critical hit ratio.	Fighting	Phys	100	80%	5
Egg	Dynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.	Fighting	Phys	100	50%	5
Egg	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
Egg	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Phys	30	100%	10
Egg	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	15
Egg	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Spec	40	100%	30

Biology

Croagunk has a wickedly cruel personality. However, people don't mind because of its cry and comical features.

Design & origin

Croagunk and Toxicroak are both based on the poison dart frog.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#116 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Toxic Mouth Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue

: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Sinnoh#129Extended Sinnoh#129Updated Unova#290Central Kalos#125Galar#222Isle of Armor#082Hisui#099Paldea#175

A poison wielder with a dastardly personality. Despite such qualities, this species is afforded a measure of popularity due to its peculiar cry and comical features.
Legends: Arceus
Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot.
Shield
It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.
Sword
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
Platinum · Black · White
Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
Pearl
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Croagunk
Japanese: グレッグル
Japanese (romaji): Gureggru
Korean: 삐딱구리
Chinese (Traditional): 不良蛙
Chinese (Simplified): 不良蛙
French: Cradopaud
German: Glibunkel
Spanish: Croagunk
Italian: Croagunk

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 1 Atk
: 140 ≈18.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 100
: 60
: Medium

Breeding

: Human-Like
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Forest of FocusWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60

Shield 16 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Y 1 area

Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 12–14

X 1 area

Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 12–14

White 2 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56

Black 2 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Platinum 7 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–25

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

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.