Krokorok sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Sandile but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Krookodile as fast as possible. Electric and Psychic moves can't touch it, which offsets the 6 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Desert Croc Pokemon.
Krokorok's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
Krokorok Weakness
AvgKrokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
Krokorok is the middle stage between Sandile and Krookodile. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+10), but there's still another 168 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Krokorok to get Sandile eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Krokorok can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Moxie back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Krokorok Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Aqua Tail
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Krokorok cleanly, with Earthquake and Foul Play anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Krokorok cleanly, with Earthquake and Earth Power anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Krokorok cleanly, with Earthquake and Foul Play anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Krokorok cleanly, with Earthquake and Foul Play anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
2 encounter spots for Krokorok at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Krokorok in Scarlet & Violet
To get Krokorok, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 15-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SandileEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.15-3350%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.15-3350%EarlyDesert
Step 2Krokorok ✓MODERATEAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.29-409%MidDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.29-409%MidDesertor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Krokorok isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Sandile from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Sandile to Krokorok is covered in the steps below.
Can't catch Krokorok directly. Start with Sandile at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 29. The 2-stage line from Sandile to Krokorok is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Krokorok in Sword & Shield
Sandile is your first catch on the way to Krokorok. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-24 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SandileEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyDesertNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyDesertSnowstormEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyDesertThunderstormEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyDesertSnowingEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyDesertHeavy FogEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyDesertIntense SunEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyDesertSandstormEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyDesertRainingEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyDesertOvercastEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2456%MidDesertNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2456%MidDesertSnowstormEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2456%MidDesertThunderstormEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2456%MidDesertSnowingEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2456%MidDesertHeavy FogEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2436%MidDesertOvercastEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2436%MidDesertIntense SunEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2436%MidDesertSandstormEFFORTLESSPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2436%MidDesertRaining
Step 2Krokorok ✓
A handful of locations for Krokorok with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Krokorok in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Krokorok, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 32-35. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Sandile
Step 2Krokorok ✓EFFORTLESSHaina DesertUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3570%LateDesertShaking spotEFFORTLESSHaina DesertUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3570%LateDesertEFFORTLESSHaina DesertUltra SunGrassLv.32-3570%LateDesertShaking spotEFFORTLESSHaina DesertUltra SunGrassLv.32-3570%LateDesertor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Krokorok isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Krookodile to unlock its full potential. At 351 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Sandile evolves into Krokorok at level 29. Krokorok evolves into Krookodile at level 40. Krokorok is a middle-stage evolution in the Sandile line.
Run Intimidate on Krokorok. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Krokorok also gets Moxie and Anger Point, but they don't compare.
Krokorok fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Base 74 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Krokorok appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Krokorok has appeared in 9 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A