TL;DR. Croagunk is a poison/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 300. Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. 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.
Croagunk 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, Croagunk reaches 952 CP at level 40 and 1,089 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Croagunk first appeared on April 1, 2020, during Tricky Pokémon 2020.
- Croagunk
- Toxicroak by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 21 to Apr 10, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 to Apr 10, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 11 to Jan 17, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 23 to Sep 1, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 1 to Dec 8, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 27 to Oct 4, 2022 | 1-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week 2022 |
| Jun 20 to Jun 25, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Croagunk in competitive play.
Croagunk is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Croagunk.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Croagunk, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Croagunk?
Croagunk is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Croagunk weak to?
Croagunk takes 4× damage from Psychic. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ground, Flying.
What is Croagunk resistant to?
Croagunk resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark, Bug. It has no full immunities.
How does Croagunk evolve?
Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak (Level 37).
What generation is Croagunk from?
Croagunk was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0453.
What are Croagunk's base stats?
Croagunk has HP 48, Attack 61, Defense 40, Special Attack 61, Special Defense 40, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Croagunk's abilities?
Croagunk can have the abilities Anticipation, Dry Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Poison Touch.
Is Croagunk legendary or mythical?
No. Croagunk is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Croagunk's best stat?
Croagunk's highest base stat is Attack at 61, which ranks 119th of 152 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Croagunk good?
Croagunk has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 134th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Croagunk's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Anticipation does not change its matchups. With Dry Skin, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage, and Fire moves hit 1.25 times as hard. Poison Touch does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Croagunk 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 Croagunk is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Anticipation: does not change its type matchups.
Dry Skin: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage, and Fire moves hit 1.25 times as hard.
Poison Touch: does not change its type matchups.
Croagunk vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Croagunk | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 48 | 71 | -23 |
| Attack | 61 | 86 | -25 |
| Defense | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Attack | 61 | 68 | -7 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 70 | -30 |
| Speed | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Total | 300 | 437 | -137 |
Croagunk appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Croagunk is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Croagunk.
Every main-series game Croagunk is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Five
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordTrade
- ShieldObtainable
- WildGalar Mine No. 2, Motostoke Outskirts, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSoothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh
- WildGrand Underground - Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, near Sludge Mound, Scarlet Bog, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Ancient Quarry
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 7
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (Swarm) (spring) (summer) (autumn)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (spring) (summer) (autumn)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 212, Great Marsh
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland with 42 Forest points)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Croagunk appears in 103 episodes.
From DP008 (2006-11-09) through HZ113 (2025-10-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Croagunk partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Croagunk partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Croagunk has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Croagunk sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Croagunk in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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