Croconaw's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Attack and Defense EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Croconaw's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Rillaboom can KO Croconaw with Wood Hammer (157-185%). Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (217-256%). Sinistcha deals 55-65% with Shadow Ball.
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x169-199%KO Electroweb 2x134-157%KO Thunderbolt 2x217-256%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball55-65% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon58-68% Volt Switch 2x203-239%KO Thunderbolt 2x261-307%KO | ||
Croconaw is the middle stage between Totodile and Feraligatr. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+16 from Totodile). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Croconaw to get Totodile eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Dark coverage is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Dragon Dance, Croconaw threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Life Orb backing every hit.
Best Build
Croconaw best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Liquidation
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Liquidation
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Croconaw won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Croconaw's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Hydro Pump and Muddy Water for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Croconaw won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Croconaw won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
No wild encounters for Croconaw in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Totodile over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Croconaw can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Totodile from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Croconaw doesn't appear wild. Catch Totodile instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 18 to get Croconaw. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Croconaw in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Croconaw starts with Totodile at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TotodileFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Croconaw ✓
No wild encounters for Croconaw in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Totodile over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Croconaw in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain TotodileCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Croconaw ✓
Croconaw isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Feraligatr to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Totodile evolves into Croconaw at level 18. Croconaw evolves into Feraligatr at level 30. Croconaw is a middle-stage evolution in the Totodile line.
Run Sheer Force on Croconaw. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Croconaw also gets Torrent, but they don't compare.
Croconaw's hidden ability is Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Croconaw first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves