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 is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (107-126%). Annihilape's Drain Punch also KOs at 139-164%.
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave107-126%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin11-14% Knock Off7-9% Giga Drain 2x71-84% | ||
 Tinkatink FairySteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Tinkatink builds →Knock Off8-10% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Krokorok best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Aqua Tail
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Stone Edge
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Power Trip
- Lash Out
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Crunch
- Dragon Tail
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Aqua Tail
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Stone Edge
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Power Trip
- Lash Out
- Hone Claws
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Crunch
- Dragon Tail
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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 SandileAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%EarlyAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%Early
Step 2Krokorok ✓Asado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%Midor 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 SandilePotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlyNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlySnowstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlyThunderstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlySnowingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlyHeavy FogPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlyIntense SunPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlyOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidSnowstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidThunderstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidSnowingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidHeavy FogPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidIntense SunPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidRaining
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 ✓Haina DesertUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Desert70%LateShaking spotHaina DesertUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Desert70%LateHaina DesertUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Desert70%LateShaking spotHaina DesertUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Desert70%Lateor 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.
Introduced in Black & White, Krokorok has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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