Totodile sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Feraligatr as fast as possible. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Big Jaw Pokemon.
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.
This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended.
Totodile Weakness
GoodType-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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Totodile kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Croconaw all the way to Feraligatr. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 216 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Totodile easily with 36 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Crunch, Hydro Pump and 3 more to offspring.
Normal and Dark coverage keeps opponents guessing about Totodile's real targets. Mysticwater provides extra utility while flexible EVs EVs and a nature nature handle the stat profile. An ability ties it together.
Best Build
Best Totodile Moveset
- Slash
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Crunch give Totodile options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Totodile is handed to you at New Bark Town. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations
At 314 BST, Totodile is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Croconaw before bringing it to any serious fight.
Totodile evolves into Croconaw at level 18. Totodile is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Totodile is a mixed attacker — base 65 Attack and 44 Sp. Atk. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Totodile appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Totodile appears in 17 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
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 VBW
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