No. 0552

Krokorok

Desert Croc Pokémon

Official art

Ground Dark

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

Abilities

Intimidate Moxie Anger Point

Pokédex entryShield

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.

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Base stats

Total 351 · Higher than 32% of Pokémon

HP60135–167230–324

Atk8291–147152–289

Def4558–10685–207

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe7484–138137–271

Total351Higher than 32% 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: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 6 types, resists 4, immune to 2

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

GroundDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

BugFairyFightingGrassIceWater

Resists

½×

DarkGhostPoisonRock

Immune to

0×

ElectricPsychic

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFlyingGroundSteelFireDragon

Abilities

3 abilities

Intimidate
On switch-in, this Pokémon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
Ekans Arbok Growlithe Arcanine Tauros Gyarados Snubbull Granbull Qwilfish Stantler Hitmontop Mightyena Masquerain Mawile Mega Manectric Salamence Staravia Staraptor Shinx Luxio Luxray Herdier Stoutland Sandile Krookodile Scraggy Scrafty Therian Landorus Litten Torracat Incineroar Wyrdeer Overqwil Squawkabilly Maschiff Mabosstiff
Moxie
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and KOes another Pokémon.
Other Pokémon with Moxie 15
Pinsir Gyarados Heracross Mightyena Salamence Honchkrow Sandile Krookodile Scraggy Scrafty Litleo Pyroar Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval
Anger Point, hidden ability
If this Pokémon (not its substitute) takes a critical hit, its Attack is raised 12 stages.
Other Pokémon with Anger Point 8
Mankey Primeape Tauros Camerupt Sandile Krookodile Crabrawler Crabominable

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Speed tiers

Max Speed 138 · outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 74); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+138Max126No SP94Min84

Scarf207Tailwind276

At max Speed, Krokorok outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Krokorok 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
138		Krokorok · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
126		Krokorok · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Krokorok · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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		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.

Moves

62 moves in Scarlet & Violet

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	Physical	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	Physical	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	Physical	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	Physical	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	Physical	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	Physical	95	100%	15
42	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
47	ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 54


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	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	Physical	65	95%	15
TM09	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM30	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Physical	65	100%	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Physical	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	Physical	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM78	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Physical	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	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	Physical	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	Special	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	Physical	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	Special	90	100%	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	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	Physical	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	Physical	65	100%	20
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Physical	75	100%	5
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Physical	25	90%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
TM215	Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Ground	Special	70	100%	10
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10
TM222	Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Dragon	Physical	60	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Evolution

Stage 2 of 3

#0551SandileGroundDark
1. Level 29
  #0552KrokorokGroundDark
  1. Level 40
    #0553KrookodileGroundDark

Where to find

Wild in 8 games

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.

Training

Catch rate 90 · medium slow growth

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 123
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

1 egg group · 20 egg cycles

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

9 entries · newest from Shield

Category: Desert Croc Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#058Updated Unova#100Coastal Kalos#044Original Alola#233Original Ula’ula#105Updated Alola#302Updated Ula’ula#123Isle of Armor#177Paldea#268Blueberry#028Lumiose#123

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.
Shield
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.
Sword
It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
Ultra Moon
Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
Ultra Sun
Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
Moon
They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
Sun
Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Black 2 · White 2
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They 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

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.