Totodile Best Moveset
Water at 65 Attack and 43 Speed. AbilitySheer Force boosts moves with secondary effects by 30% and removes the effects, but the Attack stat is too low for it to matter. The moveset is building toward Feraligatr. Two evolutions from 105 Attack and Sheer Force that dominates.
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Totodile's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Slash
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Totodile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Leftovers, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Focus Punch
- Ancient Power
- Substitute
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Totodile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Return
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Totodile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Liechiberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Totodile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Totodile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Aqua Tail
- Aqua Jet
- Crunch
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Totodile saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Totodile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sheerforce with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Endeavor
- Substitute
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Totodile Weakness
Type-wise, Totodile takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Totodile's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Totodile Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Totodile
Kartana's Knock Off hits Totodile for 54-64%. Rotom threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (229-270%).
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Totodile View Kartana builds →Knock Off54-64% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Totodile View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x178-210%KO Shadow Ball102-120%KO Thunderbolt 2x229-270%KO | ||
Evolution
Totodile kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Croconaw all the way to Feraligatr. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 216 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Totodile
Totodile 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 Totodile in SV
Step 1Totodile ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Evolve into CroconawBREEDINGAvailableLeave Feraligatr with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Croconaw egg.
Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr
A few locations for Totodile 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 Totodile in LZA
- Step 1Totodile ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.54-55OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Evolve into Croconaw
- Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr
Totodile appears at moderate rates across 6 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 Totodile in BDSP
Totodile is your first catch on the way to Totodile. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Totodile ✓Fountainspring CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Croconaw
Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr
Totodile isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Totodile from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Totodile to Totodile is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Totodile in USUM
- Step 1Totodile ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave · Island Scan; Monday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Fountainspring Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Croconaw
Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Totodile's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Big Jaw Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has a habit of biting everything with its well-developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
Totodile Guide
For a casual playthrough, Totodile works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Croconaw. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Totodile appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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