The Big Jaw Pokemon. Totodile needs Pal Park to reach Diamond & Pearl. Torrent boosts Water moves, and A-Tier Feraligatr with Dragon Dance is the physical Water payoff.
Ability 1TorrentAbility 1Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
314HP50Attack65Defense64Speed43Sp.Def48Sp.Atk44
Totodile
Croconaw
Feraligatr
Weak to
Physical
Balanced
43Speed · Very Slow

Is Totodile Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Johto Water starter, transfer-only. Feraligatr at 30 is the target, and the physical/special split transforms what it can do. Sinnoh's deep Water roster makes the import less urgent than Cyndaquil though.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSEETEGEEGGGEEEEERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2MayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8TotodileTradeAaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Strong

Totodile resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
You Win
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.

Even
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Even
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Risky
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
You Win
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Even
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Tough

Crasher Wake's typing presses Totodile's defenses.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
Even
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Risky
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

You Win
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Even
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Good

Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.

Even
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
You Win
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
Easy KO
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.

Even
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
Easy KO
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
Even
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
Risky
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

Even
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
Even
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
Risky
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Risky
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

Even
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
You Win
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Good

Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.

Even
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
You Win
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
You Win
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Even
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Even
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

Even
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

Even
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
Even
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
Even
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
Even
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Mars's team.

Even
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
Even
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Even
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Jupiter's team.

You Win
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Even
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Saturn's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
Even
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Even
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Totodile trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Risky
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Even
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
Even
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Risky
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
Even
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Water
Tier
E

Totodile cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Totodile locations

How to Get Totodile in Diamond & Pearl

Totodile skips the wild in Sinnoh, left off the starter list these games use. The water jaw Pokemon comes in through breeding or a migrated parent and shows up nowhere on the map.

How to Obtain Totodile in DP

  1. Totodile
    Step 1Totodile ✓
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Emerald
    Not Tradeable
    Appears 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 APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears 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 APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave · Island Scan; Monday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears 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.
  2. Croconaw
    Step 2Evolve into Croconaw
  3. Feraligatr
    Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr

How to Get Shiny Totodile in Diamond & Pearl

Totodile hails from Johto, so earn its shiny in HeartGold or SoulSilver and bring it over through Pal Park. See every game where Shiny Totodile can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Totodile in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Totodile in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftBlue
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Totodile Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

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.

Totodile Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Totodile Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Totodile Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Totodile

Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GrassPsychic
C
Roserade
Roserade
GrassPoison
B
Parasect
Parasect
BugGrass
C
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
Torterra
Torterra
GrassGround
C

Totodile Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Totodile
#158Totodile
18
Transfer Only
Croconaw
#159Croconaw
30
Transfer Only
Feraligatr
#160Feraligatr
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Totodile
Water
HP
50
65+15
85+20
ATK
65
80+15
105+25
DEF
64
80+16
100+20
SP.ATK
44
59+15
79+20
SP.DEF
48
63+15
83+20
SPE
43
58+15
78+20
BST
314E-Tier
405D-Tier+91
530A-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed Totodile easily with 63 breeding partners from the Monster and Water 1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Crunch, Dragon Claw and 8 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
MonsterWater 1
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillvenusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatrampharossceptileswampertgolduckkingdra

DP Totodile Best Moveset

65 Attack hints at the physical Water role Feraligatr will fill, but stats this low can't compete in any format. The moveset is basic Water attacks at low power. Croconaw, then Feraligatr.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Attacker
Ability
Torrent
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Totodile
Jolly+SPE

Totodile best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Attacker Moveset

  • WaterfallSTAB
  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • ReturnCoverage
  • Swords Dance

Moves List

Stall teams hate this. Totodile can spread damage across 10 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

Lv 1
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
—4010035Normal
Lv 6
Water Gun
—6010025Water
Lv 8
Rage
D2010020Normal
Lv 13
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 15
Scary Face
D—9010Normal
Lv 20
Ice Fang
D659515Ice
Lv 22
Thrash
—12010020Normal
Lv 27
Crunch
A8010015Dark
Lv 29
Slash
—7010020Normal
Lv 34
Screech
——8540Normal
Lv 36
Aqua Tail
C1359010Water
Lv 41
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Lv 43
Hydro Pump
D180805Water

TM Moves

33 of 34 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM40
Aerial AceRoute 213badge 2
D60—20Flying
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14
BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 2
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick BreakOreburgh Gate (basement)badge 2
D7510015Fighting
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
HM01
CutEterna Citybadge 1
—509530Normal
TM28
DigManiac Tunnelbadge 2
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
D7010020Normal
TM56
FlingRoute 222not until badge 7
D—10010Dark
TM01
Focus Punch-3Oreburgh Gatebadge 6
C15010020Fighting
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner
D6010015Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron TailIron Islandbadge 5
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——10Normal
TM44
RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
B—10020Normal
TM80
Rock SlideMt. Coronetnot until badge 7
D759010Rock
TM39
Rock TombRavaged Pathbadge 1
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM65
Shadow ClawPrize for defeating Gym Leader Fantina at Hearthome Citybadge 5
D7010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03
SurfCelestic Townbadge 4
D14210015Water
TM87
SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2
——9015Normal
TM75
Swords DanceVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
B——30Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 2
C—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
D9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallSunyshore Citynot until badge 8
B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Crunch
A8010015Dark
Egg
Dragon Claw
D8010015Dragon
Egg
Dragon Dance
B——20Dragon
Egg
Hydro Pump
D180805Water
Egg
Ice Punch
A7510015Ice
Egg
Metal Claw
—509535Steel
Egg
Mud Sport
———15Ground
Egg
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Egg
Thrash
—12010020Normal
Egg
Water Sport
———15Water

Tutor Moves

Totodile can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Kick
D120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
—808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP50
D
Attack65
C
Defense64
C
Sp. Atk44
D
Sp. Def48
D
Speed43
D
Total314
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight9.5 kg
Base XP63
Abilities
Torrent
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.

Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl

Totodile Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • No. Totodile isn't catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Pick it as your starter in HeartGold or SoulSilver, then trade it over.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Totodile has 314 BST and evolves into Croconaw. Compare the two forms before you give either one a team slot.

Game Availability

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.

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