Krokorok
TL;DR. Krokorok is a ground/dark-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 351. They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
Stat spread.
Total of 351. 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.
Krokorok 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, Krokorok reaches 1,418 CP at level 40 and 1,622 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Krokorok only comes from evolving a Shiny Sandile. The first Shiny in the family appeared on March 27, 2024.
Krokorok in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Krokorok across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #924 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Krokorok.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Krokorok, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Krokorok?
Krokorok is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Krokorok weak to?
Krokorok takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Krokorok resistant to?
Krokorok is immune to Electric, Psychic. It also resists Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark.
How does Krokorok evolve?
Krokorok evolves from Sandile (Level 29). Krokorok evolves into Krookodile (Level 40).
What generation is Krokorok from?
Krokorok was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0552.
What are Krokorok's base stats?
Krokorok has HP 60, Attack 82, Defense 45, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 45, and Speed 74. Total base stat total: 351.
What are Krokorok's abilities?
Krokorok can have the abilities Intimidate, Moxie, plus the Hidden Ability Anger Point.
Is Krokorok legendary or mythical?
No. Krokorok is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Krokorok's best stat?
Krokorok's highest base stat is Attack at 82, which ranks 88th of 140 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Krokorok good?
Krokorok has a base stat total of 351, the 700th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Krokorok 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 Krokorok is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Krokorok vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Krokorok | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 76 | -16 |
| Attack | 82 | 91 | -9 |
| Defense | 45 | 79 | -34 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 65 | -20 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 67 | -22 |
| Speed | 74 | 67 | +7 |
| Total | 351 | 445 | -94 |
Krokorok appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Krokorok is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Krokorok.
Every main-series game Krokorok is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 8
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Ground-type & Dark-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildPotbottom Desert (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveSandile (Level 29)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildHaina Desert
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveSandile (Level 29)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRelic Castle
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Krokorok appears in 16 episodes.
From BW020 (2011-02-24) through HZ037 (2024-01-26).
TCG Pocket appearances
Krokorok in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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