Croconaw
TL;DR. Croconaw is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 405. If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Croconaw in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Croconaw reaches 1,722 CP at level 40 and 1,970 CP as a best buddy.
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Croconaw in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Croconaw across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #630 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Croconaw.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Croconaw, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Croconaw?
Croconaw is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Croconaw weak to?
Croconaw takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Croconaw resistant to?
Croconaw resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Croconaw evolve?
Croconaw evolves from Totodile (Level 18). Croconaw evolves into Feraligatr (Level 30).
What generation is Croconaw from?
Croconaw was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0159.
What are Croconaw's base stats?
Croconaw has HP 65, Attack 80, Defense 80, Special Attack 59, Special Defense 63, and Speed 58. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Croconaw's abilities?
Croconaw can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Croconaw legendary or mythical?
No. Croconaw is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Croconaw's best stat?
Croconaw's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 56th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Croconaw good?
Croconaw has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 90th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Croconaw as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Croconaw is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Croconaw vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Croconaw | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Attack | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 59 | 71 | -12 |
| Special Defense | 63 | 69 | -6 |
| Speed | 58 | 66 | -8 |
| Total | 405 | 420 | -15 |
Croconaw appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Croconaw is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Croconaw in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 1 game has a known habitat.
Croconaw appears in 5 episodes.
From EP264 (2002-08-22) through BW129 (2013-06-06).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Croconaw has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Croconaw sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Croconaw card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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