Is Croconaw Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Totodile evolves at level 18. Transfer only. Feraligatr at 30. If imported, physical Waterfall matches the Attack stat well. Azumarill is native and hits harder with AbilityHuge Power.
Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Totodile trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Croconaw trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Croconaw trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Shauntal's team.
Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Croconaw 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. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 18.
Your Croconaw should hit Level 30 before you reach Clay, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Croconaw in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Croconaw in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Totodile over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Croconaw in B2W2
Step 1Obtain TotodileLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave · Island Scan; Monday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Croconaw ✓
Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr
Croconaw Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Croconaw Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Croconaw
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
 Servine Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Snivy (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | C | |
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Sunflora Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Sunflora builds →Petal Dance 2x148-174%KO | ||
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x144-170%KO | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Sunflora Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Sunflora builds →Petal Dance 2x142-168%KO | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x147-173%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 2x151-178%KO | ||
Sunflora Grass | C | |
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x144-170%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 2x150-176%KO | ||
Sunflora Grass | C | |
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x146-173%KO | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Lilligant builds →Petal Dance 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | B | |
 Simisage Grass | C | |
Croconaw Evolutions
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 67 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Block and 10 more.
B2W2 Croconaw Best Moveset
Middle stage with 80 Attack and AbilitySheer Force boosting secondary-effect moves for extra power. The moveset fires Water TermStab at improving levels but can't compete with real Water attackers. 80 Defense absorbs a hit. Feraligatr one evolution away makes the boost worth running.
Best Build
Croconaw best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Croconaw Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Croconaw fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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