Stats & Training
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.
It has a habit of biting everything with its well-developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
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 |
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Grass is super effective against TotodileView Sinistcha → | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Electric is super effective against TotodileView Magnezone → | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Electric is super effective against TotodileView Rotom → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Totodile for 76-90%. Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (360-423%). Rotom's Thunderbolt also KOs at 176-208%.
Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Totodile View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball76-90% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Totodile View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon80-94% Volt Switch 2x280-330%KO Thunderbolt 2x360-423%KO | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Totodile View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x137-162%KO Shadow Ball78-93% Thunderbolt 2x176-208%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed Totodile easily with 57 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Block and 2 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Totodile Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Totodile can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Sheerforce supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Totodile best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Endeavor
- Substitute
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
- Whirlpool
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Aqua Jet
- Liquidation
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Totodile can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Totodile in Scarlet & Violet
Totodile Guide
Totodile becomes Croconaw at level 18, then Feraligatr at level 30. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Totodile evolves into Croconaw at level 18. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
Totodile is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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