Krookodile Best Moveset
117 Attack at 92 Speed on Ground/Dark with AbilityMoxie boosting Attack after every KO. Held ItemChoice Scarf with NatureJolly outspeeds the entire tier. The moveset runs physical dual TermStab that covers Psychic, Ghost, Electric, Fire, and Steel. One KO triggers Moxie and the scarf speed sweeps from there. B-Tier as a revenge attacker that snowballs.
Moxie snowballed Attack after each KO in Gen V (Black & White). Intimidate dropped Attack on switch-in for the other ability. Dark/Ground hit hard with Earthquake and Knock Off.
Best Moves
Best Build
Krookodile best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Choice Scarf turned Moxie into a sweeping engine in Gen VI (X & Y). One KO meant +1 Attack plus the Scarf Speed. Two gens of consistency.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Intimidate for defense or Moxie for offense. Krookodile adapted to whatever the team needed.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of consistency in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dark/Ground coverage plus two great abilities kept Krookodile relevant without ever being dominant.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) after four steady gens. Faster Dark-types with better coverage appeared. Five gens of relevance before the format finally moved on.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Krookodile Weakness
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 |
What is Krookodile Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Krookodile
Indeedee deals 61-72% with Dazzling Gleam.
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Clodsire builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Indeedee builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x61-72% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisontouch ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves View Muk-Alola builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Krookodile
Krookodile appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Krookodile in SV
Sandile is your first catch on the way to Krookodile. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-80 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SandileAsado Desert - DesertLv.15-33OverworldRate 50%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokAsado Desert - DesertLv.29-40OverworldRate 9%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.61Overworldor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Krookodile ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Krokorok (Step 2)
A few locations for Krookodile with moderate rates across endgame 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 Krookodile in LZA
To get Krookodile, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 23-64. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 SwSh
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 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 2Evolve into KrokorokBREEDINGAvailableLeave Krookodile with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Krokorok egg.
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.
Base Stats
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.
Krookodile Guide
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Krookodile. The 519 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-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.
Run Earthquake, Knock Off, Close Combat, and Stone Edge on Krookodile. Earthquake is the most common pick at 0% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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