Attack and HP carry most of Krookodile's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.
Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.
Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy moves hit Krookodile for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Mawile builds →Play Rough 2x115-135%KO Sucker Punch15-18% Knock Off14-16% | ||
End of the line. Krookodile caps a three-stage chain that started at Sandile. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+45 over Sandile), and Krookodile peaks at 519 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Krookodile to get Sandile eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Krookodile into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Moxie helps on the margins.
Best Build
Krookodile best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Darkest Lariat
- Crunch
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Krookodile can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dragon. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Foul Play while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Krookodile can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Steel. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Earth Power while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Krookodile can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dragon. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Foul Play while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Krookodile can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dragon. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Foul Play while TMs handle everything else.
Krookodile doesn't appear wild. Catch Sandile instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 40 to get Krookodile. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Krookodile in Scarlet & Violet
Sandile is your first catch on the way to Krookodile. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-40 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SandileAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%EarlyAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%Midor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Krookodile ✓
Krookodile can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Sandile from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Krookodile directly. Start with Sandile at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 3-stage chain from Sandile to Krookodile is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Krookodile in Sword & Shield
The path to Krookodile starts with Sandile at Lv. 10-24 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 2Evolve into Krokorok
Step 3Krookodile ✓
You're catching Sandile first, not Krookodile. Sandile appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Krookodile in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Krookodile starts with Sandile at Lv. 32-35 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Sandile
Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokHaina 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)
Step 3Krookodile ✓
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Krookodile. The 519 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Intimidate is what you want on Krookodile. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Moxie, Anger Point) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Krookodile worth using.
Base 92 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Krookodile is a physical attacker with base 117 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Krookodile has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Krookodile joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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