Stats & Training
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
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Dragapult can KO Krookodile with Draco Meteor (101-119%). Alcremie's Dazzling Gleam hits Krookodile for 73-85%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor101-119%KO U Turn 2x37-43% Shadow Ball31-37% Flamethrower47-55% | ||
 Alcremie Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAromaveil ItemChestoberry NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Alcremie builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x73-85% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Leafeon builds →Knock Off15-18% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x73-86% Knock Off10-12% Mach Punch 2x39-46% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Weavile builds →Knock Off17-21% Ice Shard 2x44-51% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Counter, Double-Edge and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Krookodile Best Moveset
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 maximize that first hit. Intimidate helps on the margins.
Best Build
Krookodile best EVs are Speed and Attack
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
Moves
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
How to Get Krookodile in Sword & Shield
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 ✓
Krookodile Guide
In Sword & Shield, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Krookodile. The 519 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
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.
In Sword & Shield, run Earthquake, Knock Off, Stealth Rock, and Taunt on Krookodile. Earthquake is the most common pick at 24% 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 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