Krookodile Best Moveset
117 Attack at 92 Speed on Ground/Dark with AbilityMoxie boosting Attack after every KO. Held ItemChoice Scarf with NatureJolly outspeeds the entire tier. The moveset runs physical dual TermStab that covers Psychic, Ghost, Electric, Fire, and Steel. One KO triggers Moxie and the scarf speed sweeps from there. B-Tier as a revenge attacker that snowballs.
Moxie snowballed Attack after each KO in Gen V (Black & White). Intimidate dropped Attack on switch-in for the other ability. Dark/Ground hit hard with Earthquake and Knock Off.
Best Moves
Best Build
Krookodile best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Choice Scarf turned Moxie into a sweeping engine in Gen VI (X & Y). One KO meant +1 Attack plus the Scarf Speed. Two gens of consistency.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Intimidate for defense or Moxie for offense. Krookodile adapted to whatever the team needed.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of consistency in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dark/Ground coverage plus two great abilities kept Krookodile relevant without ever being dominant.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) after four steady gens. Faster Dark-types with better coverage appeared. Five gens of relevance before the format finally moved on.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Krookodile Weakness
Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy moves hit Krookodile for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
What is Krookodile Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Krookodile
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Glimmora builds →Power Gem18-21% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Clodsire builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off22-26% Stone Edge33-39% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Pecharunt builds →Shadow Ball10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Indeedee builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x61-72% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Incineroar builds →Knock Off13-15% Flare Blitz48-56% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves View Goodra-Hisui builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves View Arcanine-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
End of the line. Krookodile caps a three-stage chain that started at Sandile. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs take an average time to hatch. HP grew the most through evolution (+45 over Sandile), and Krookodile peaks at 519 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Krookodile to get Sandile eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Krookodile
For a Pokemon with such a bold red body, Krookodile's shiny barely shifts the dial. The red goes to a marginally different red shade. Three stages of D tier shinies in a row is rough.
Shiny Krookodile Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Krookodile
Krookodile appears across 1 spot in endgame routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Krookodile in SV
Sandile is your first catch on the way to Krookodile. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-80 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SandileAsado Desert - DesertLv.15-33OverworldRate 50%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokAsado Desert - DesertLv.29-40OverworldRate 9%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.61Overworldor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Krookodile ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Krokorok (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Krookodile.
Krookodile turns up throughout Lumiose's Wild Zones from level 42 on the overworld, and an intimidating Alpha holds Wild Zone 20 near level 63 to 64.
Where To Catch Krookodile in LZA
To get Krookodile, start by catching Sandile through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 16-38. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokHyperspace Lumiose - Ground 3-StarLv.29-31GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Dark 3-StarLv.29-31GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 8Lv.29-30OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 8Lv.37-38OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
- Step 3Krookodile ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Ground 4-StarLv.42-44GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Dark 4-StarLv.42-44GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Krokorok (Step 2)
Krookodile is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Potbottom Desert when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Krookodile in SwSh
The path to Krookodile starts with Sandile at Lv. 10-24 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch SandilePotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%Intense Sun
- Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokPotbottom DesertLv.42Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
- Step 3Krookodile ✓Potbottom DesertLv.50Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Krokorok (Step 2)
Krookodile doesn't appear in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and neither does Sandile. Catch Krokorok instead and evolve it into Krookodile. The step cards below map the 3-stage chain.
How to Obtain Krookodile in USUM
Step 1Obtain Sandile
Step 3Krookodile ✓
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Krookodile's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.
Krookodile Event Distributions
Krookodile is a one-time Mystery Gift event Pokemon rather than a repeat giveaway.
Make them quake with Krookodile!SunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Krookodile Guide
Use Krookodile as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling, Earthquake is the primary attack.
Anger Point is the hidden ability. Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Krookodile's regular abilities before committing.
Run Jolly on Krookodile. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Krookodile joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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