Krokorok Best Moveset
82 Attack at 74 Speed on Ground/Dark. AbilityMoxie builds Attack with each KO. AbilityIntimidate provides defensive utility. The moveset is building toward Krookodile. One evolution from 117 Attack, 92 Speed, and B-Tier through Moxie offense.
Krokorok saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Krokorok's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Krokorok best EVs are Defense and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Krokorok saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Krokorok maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Krokorok saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Krokorok maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Power Trip
- Snatch
- Counter
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Krokorok saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Krokorok maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Chopleberry, favoring a Timid nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sand Attack
- Sandstorm
- Scary Face
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Krokorok saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Krokorok maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Krokorok Weakness
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 |
What is Krokorok Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Krokorok
Scizor can KO Krokorok with Close Combat (166-196%). Swampert threatens a KO with Liquidation (105-124%). Machamp's Close Combat also KOs at 167-196%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch42-49% Knock Off23-27% U Turn 2x145-171%KO Close Combat 2x166-196%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Swampert builds →Earthquake62-73% Flip Turn 2x75-88% Liquidation 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch19-22% Close Combat 2x167-196%KO Stone Edge23-27% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x103-121%KO Sludge Bomb31-36% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Lapras builds →Surf 2x94-110%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Krokorok
6 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 SV
To get Krokorok, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 15-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SandileAsado Desert - DesertLv.15-33OverworldRate 50%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Krokorok ✓Asado Desert - DesertLv.29-40OverworldRate 9%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.61Overworldor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
moderate rates for Krokorok across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Krokorok in LZA
The path to Krokorok starts with Sandile at Lv. 23-64 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch SandileWild Zone 8Lv.23-24OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Krokorok ✓Wild Zone 8Lv.29-30OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 8Lv.37-38OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into KrookodileWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Krokorok (Step 2)
Can't catch Krokorok directly. Start with Sandile at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 3-stage chain from Sandile to Krokorok is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Krokorok in SwSh
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 DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 56%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 36%Sandstorm
Step 2Krokorok ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Krookodile with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Krokorok egg.
Step 3Evolve into Krookodile
A few 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 USUM
Step 1Obtain Sandile
Step 2Krokorok ✓Haina DesertLv.32-35GrassRate 70%or evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Krookodile
Base Stats
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.
Krokorok Guide
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.
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 does the job early-game if you need a Ground/Dark type on your team. Evolve it into Krookodile before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
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 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
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