Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Croconaw

Croconaw

WATER

Big Jaw Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Croconaw is a Water Type Big Jaw Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Croconaw can be found with Torrent as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack, 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 405 combined Base Stats.

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Croconaw Stats and Abilities

Based on Croconaw Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Croconaw Highest IV Stat is Attack 80 and the Lowest being Speed 58.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	65	240	334
D	Attack	80	148	284
E	Defense	80	148	284
E	Special Attack	59	110	238
F	Special Defense	63	117	247
F	Speed	58	108	236
D	Total	405

Best Held Items	Lustrous Orb Mystic Water Sea Incense Splash Plate Wave Incense
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Attack, 1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Torrent Ability 1	Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Sheer Force Hidden Ability	Sheer Force increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects.

How To Evolve Croconaw in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Totodile requires (Level 18) to evolve into Croconaw and then (Level 30) to evolve into Feraligatr.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Totodile	Level 18 →	Croconaw	Level 30 →	Feraligatr

Where To Find Croconaw in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Croconaw has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Totodile, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	National	Totodile Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	National	Totodile Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave
Fountainspring Cave	National	Totodile Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Croconaw Weakness

Croconaw is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Croconaw to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Croconaw Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Grass Electric
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Water Ice
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Croconaw Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC
A	Electivire ELECTRIC
A	Tangrowth GRASS

What pokemon is Croconaw Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

Best Croconaw Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Croconaw Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
57	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
48	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
60	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5
51	Aqua Tail	Physical	135	90	10

Best Moveset for Croconaw TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Croconaw Lv Up Moves

Croconaw TM Moves

Croconaw Level Up Moves

List of Moves Croconaw can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
6	Water Gun WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
8	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
13	Bite DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
15	Scary Face NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
21	Ice Fang ICE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
24	Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
30	Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
33	Low Kick FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
39	Slash NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
42	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
48	Thrash NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
51	Aqua Tail WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical
57	Superpower FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
60	Hydro Pump WATER	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special

Croconaw TM Moves

List of Moves Croconaw can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	Dragon Claw DRAGON	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM49	Scald WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

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