The Essentials on Krokorok
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark · immune: Electric, Psychic
- Evolution
- Sandile → Krokorok (Lv. 29) → Krookodile (Lv. 40)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 351 · top stat: Attack (82) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 123 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 8 Wild Zone
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 268 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 28 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Escroco in French · ワルビル, Waruvile in Japanese · Rokkaiman in German All Languages
Overview
Krokorok is a Ground and Dark-type Pokémon, No. 552 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 5. Category: Desert Croc Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 33.4 kg.
Krokorok evolves from Sandile and evolves into Krookodile (Lv. 40).
Abilities: Intimidate and Moxie. Hidden Ability: Anger Point. Krokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Krokorok takes no damage from Electric and Psychic-type moves.
Generation
Generation 5
Black / White
National No.
#552
National Pokédex
Category
Desert Croc Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
60
255
Attack
82
255
Defense
45
255
Special Attack
45
255
Special Defense
45
255
Speed
74
255
Total
351
Min HP (Lv. 100)
230
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
324
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Ground / Dark). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 6 types
Water
×2
Grass
×2
Ice
×2
Fighting
×2
Bug
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 6 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Poison
×½
Rock
×½
Ghost
×½
Dark
×½
Immune (×0) — 2 types
Electric
×0
Psychic
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.
Ability 2
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.
Krokorok Evolution
#551
Sandile
Ground
Dark
Level 29
→
#552
Krokorok
Ground
Dark
Level 40
→
#553
Krookodile
Ground
Dark
Krokorok Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Ground · Dark
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Krokorok Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Hone Claws
Dark
Stat
—
—
15
1
Power Trip
Dark
Phys.
100%
20
10
1
Rage
Normal
Phys.
100%
20
20
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Sand Attack
Ground
Stat
100%
—
15
9
Sand Tomb
Ground
Phys.
85%
35
15
12
Scary Face
Normal
Stat
100%
—
10
15
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
16
Assurance
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
10
18
Torment
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
19
Mud-Slap
Ground
Spec.
100%
20
10
21
Dig
Ground
Phys.
100%
80
10
22
Embargo
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
24
Swagger
Normal
Stat
85%
—
15
27
Crunch
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
32
Sandstorm
Rock
Stat
—
—
10
35
Foul Play
Dark
Phys.
100%
95
15
42
Earthquake
Ground
Phys.
100%
100
10
47
Thrash
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Krokorok
Available in 10 games, 34 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation V
Black 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Relic Castle
Lv. 34 20%
Relic Castle
Lv. 35 10%
Relic Castle
Lv. 36 5%
Relic Castle
Lv. 36 10%
Relic Castle
Lv. 37 1%
Relic Castle
Lv. 37 4%
Relic Castle
Lv. 47 20%
Relic Castle
Lv. 48 10%
Relic Castle
Lv. 49 4%
Relic Castle
Lv. 50 1%
Black 2 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Relic Castle
Lv. 29 5%
Relic Castle
Lv. 30 4%
Relic Castle
Lv. 30 1%
White 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Relic Castle
Lv. 34 20%
Relic Castle
Lv. 35 10%
Relic Castle
Lv. 36 5%
Relic Castle
Lv. 36 10%
Relic Castle
Lv. 37 1%
Relic Castle
Lv. 37 4%
Relic Castle
Lv. 47 20%
Relic Castle
Lv. 48 10%
Relic Castle
Lv. 49 4%
Relic Castle
Lv. 50 1%
White 2 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Relic Castle
Lv. 29 5%
Relic Castle
Lv. 30 1%
Relic Castle
Lv. 30 4%
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Haina Desert
Lv. 32-35 70%
Tall grass
(1)
Haina Desert
Lv. 32-35 70%
Ultra Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Haina Desert
Lv. 32-35 70%
Tall grass
(1)
Haina Desert
Lv. 32-35 70%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Krokorok in Pokémon GO
- 1,418Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 810Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 100 🍬to evolve into Krookodile
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Black
“They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.”
White
“The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.”
Black 2
“Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.”
White 2
“Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.”
X
“They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.”
Y
“The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.”
Omega Ruby
“They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.”
Alpha Sapphire
“The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.”
Sun
“They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.”
Moon
“Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.”
Ultra Sun
“Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.”
Ultra Moon
“It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.”
Sword
“Krokorok has specialized eyes that enable it to see in the dark. This ability lets Krokorok hunt in the dead of night without getting lost.”
Shield
“Although this Pokémon has specialized eyes that allow it to see in the dark, Krokorok won’t move much at night—the desert gets cold after sunset.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Escroco
🇬🇧 English
Krokorok
🇯🇵 漢字
ワルビル
🇯🇵 Kana
ワルビル
🇯🇵 Romaji
Waruvile
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Rokkaiman
🇪🇸 Español
Krokorok
🇮🇹 Italiano
Krokorok
🇰🇷 한국어
악비르
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
混混鳄
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
混混鱷
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Croco Sable
🇬🇧 EN
Desert Croc Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
さばくワニポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Wüstenkroko-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Krokorok
What type is Krokorok?
Krokorok is a Ground and Dark-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Krokorok?
Krokorok evolves into Krookodile (Lv. 40).
What are Krokorok's weaknesses?
Krokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Krokorok takes no damage from Electric and Psychic-type moves.
What is Krokorok's Hidden Ability?
Krokorok's Hidden Ability is Anger Point. Its regular Abilities are Intimidate and Moxie.
Where to find Krokorok in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Krokorok appears in the wild in Wild Zone 8 (Lv. 29-30). Lumiose Pokédex number: 123. All Wild Zones
Can you get a Shiny Krokorok in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Krokorok is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
