Is Croagunk Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Breed-only. Poison/Fighting with AbilityDry Skin healing in rain and taking extra Fire damage. Toxicroak is strong if imported, but Breloom covers Fighting natively and doesn't need a trade.
Croagunk has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Croagunk has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Croagunk trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Croagunk trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Croagunk trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Croagunk's weaknesses hard.
Tate & Liza's team hits Croagunk's weaknesses hard.
Croagunk trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Croagunk has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Phoebe's team hits Croagunk's weaknesses hard.
Croagunk trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Croagunk's weaknesses hard.
Croagunk trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Croagunk cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Croagunk in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Croagunk isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Croagunk from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Croagunk to Croagunk is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Croagunk in ORAS
Step 1Croagunk ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 7 · Yellow Flower, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Pre-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 212. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 8 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 8. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dusty Bowl · Overcast. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Still-Water Cavern. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Toxicroak
Croagunk Weakness
Psychic, Ground, and Flying moves hit Croagunk for super-effective damage. Psychic hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Psychic |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
What is Croagunk Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Croagunk
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Lunatone builds →Psychic 4x305-360%KO Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x139-164%KO Aerial Ace 2x69-83% | ||
 Kirlia PsychicFairy | C | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Lunatone builds →Psychic 4x311-368%KO Bulldoze 2x46-55% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x143-169%KO Aerial Ace 2x71-85% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
 Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latios builds →Psychic 4x412-486%KO Fly 2x101-119%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latias builds →Psychic 4x357-421%KO Fly 2x93-110%KO Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latios builds →Psychic 4x419-493%KO Fly 2x103-121%KO Bulldoze 2x70-82% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latias builds →Psychic 4x364-429%KO Fly 2x94-111%KO Bulldoze 2x63-75% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Metagross builds →Zen Headbutt 4x382-450%KO Bulldoze 2x96-114%KO Aerial Ace 2x96-114%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 4x537-632%KO | ||
 Gothitelle Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Gothitelle builds →Future Sight 4x428-504%KO | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latios builds →Psychic 4x403-474%KO Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Fly 2x99-118%KO | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latias builds →Psychic 4x353-416%KO Earthquake 2x99-118%KO Fly 2x90-107%KO | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Metagross builds →Zen Headbutt 4x371-437%KO Earthquake 2x154-182%KO Aerial Ace 2x94-111%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 4x518-611%KO | ||
Gothitelle Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Gothitelle builds →Future Sight 4x411-484%KO | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latios builds →Dream Eater 4x467-550%KO Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Fly 2x102-120%KO | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Latias builds →Dream Eater 4x403-474%KO Earthquake 2x103-121%KO Fly 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 4x739-870%KO Aerial Ace 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Cresselia Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Cresselia builds →Future Sight 4x352-415%KO | ||
 Beheeyem Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Beheeyem builds →Synchronoise 4x539-635%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Croagunk with Earthquake (222-261%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (408-480%). Salamence's Earthquake also KOs at 167-197%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x222-261%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Alakazam builds →Psychic 4x408-480%KO Focus Blast45-53% Shadow Ball60-71% Dazzling Gleam60-71% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Croagunk View Salamence builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Outrage150-176%KO | ||
Croagunk Evolutions
Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Croagunk. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Croagunk easily with 56 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Acupressure, Bullet Punch, Counter and 12 more to offspring.
ORAS Croagunk Best Moveset
Poison/Fighting at 61 offenses. AbilityDry Skin absorbs Water for HP healing but takes extra Fire damage. AbilityPoison Touch as a hidden ability poisons on contact. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Toxicroak one evolution away earns A-tier.
Best Build
Croagunk best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Need something that threatens multiple types? Croagunk's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Focus Punch and Belch gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Croagunk Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Croagunk does the job early-game if you need a Poison/Fighting type on your team. Evolve it into Toxicroak before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Croagunk first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves