#0552

Krokorok

Desert Croc Pokémon

About

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 1 of 9

Abilities

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Anger Point Hidden ability

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

Height: 1.0 m 3′03″
Weight: 33.4 kg 73.6 lb
Gender: ♂ 50% ♀ 50%

Base stats

Range at

Stat	Base	Range at level 100
HP	60	230–324
Attack	82	152–289
Defense	45	85–207
Sp. Atk	45	85–207
Sp. Def	45	85–207
Speed	74	137–271
Total	351

Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.

Type matchups

Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.

Taking hits

Weak 2×: WaterGrassIceFightingBugFairy
Resists ½×: PoisonRockGhostDark
Immune: ElectricPsychic

Same-type attacks

Super effective 2×: FireElectricPoisonPsychicRockGhostSteel

Evolution

#0551 Sandile GroundDark

Level 29
#0552 Krokorok GroundDark
- Level 40
  
  #0553 Krookodile GroundDark

Moves

Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.

Lv.	Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Hone Claws Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
1	Leer Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Power Trip STAB Power is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.	Dark	Physical	20	100%	10
1	Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
9	Sand Tomb STAB Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
12	Scary Face Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
15	Bite STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
18	Torment Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
21	Dig STAB User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
24	Swagger Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
27	Crunch STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
32	Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
35	Foul Play STAB Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
42	Earthquake STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
47	Thrash Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial Ace Never misses.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
Body Slam Has a chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
Breaking Swipe Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.	Dragon	Physical	60	100%	15
Brick Break Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
Bulldoze STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
Crunch STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
Curse Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Dark Pulse STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
Dig STAB User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
Double-Edge User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
Dragon Claw Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	Dragon	Physical	80	100%	15
Dragon Tail Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.	Dragon	Physical	60	90%	10
Earth Power STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
Earthquake STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
Endeavor Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
Endure Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Facade Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
Fire Fang Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
Fling STAB Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
Focus Punch If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
Foul Play STAB Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
Grass Knot Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
Helping Hand Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Knock Off STAB Target drops its held item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
Lash Out STAB Power doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.	Dark	Physical	75	100%	5
Low Kick Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Low Sweep Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.	Fighting	Physical	65	100%	20
Mud Shot STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
Mud-Slap STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
Protect Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Rest User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
Roar Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Rock Slide Has a chance to make the target flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
Rock Tomb Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
Sand Tomb STAB Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
Scale Shot Boosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.	Dragon	Physical	25	90%	20
Scary Face Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
Scorching Sands STAB Has a chance to burn the target.	Ground	Special	70	100%	10
Shadow Claw Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
Skitter Smack Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10
Sleep Talk Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Sludge Bomb Has a chance to poison the target.	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
Snarl STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
Spite Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Stealth Rock Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
Stomping Tantrum STAB Has double power if the user’s last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
Stone Edge Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
Substitute Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Take Down User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Taunt For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
Tera Blast If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
Thief STAB Takes the target’s item.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
Thunder Fang Has a chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15

Training and breeding

Training

EV yield: 2 Attack
Catch rate: 90
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 123
Growth rate: Medium Slow
Wild held items: Black Glasses

Breeding

Egg groups: Ground
Egg cycles: 20 (about 5,140 steps)