Electric and Psychic moves don't affect Krookodile at all — that's the advantage of Ground/Dark typing. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in. Known as the Intimidation Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 5.
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.
This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile’s mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all.
While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.
Krookodile Weakness
AvgWater, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Krookodile to get Sandile eggs easily using 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Counter, Double-Edge and 1 more.
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Krookodile into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and flexible EVs EVs maximize that first hit. Intimidate helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Krookodile Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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Step 2Evolve into Krokorok
Step 3Krookodile ✓
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.
Krookodile appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Krookodile joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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