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No. 0553 · Generation V · Unova

Krookodile

The Intimidation Pokémon

TL;DR. Krookodile is a ground/dark-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 519. They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.

Ground Dark

They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.

Height1.5 m

Weight96.3 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate, Moxie

HiddenAnger Point

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 519. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95

Attack 117

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 92

Total519

519 base stat total, the 222nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Ground-types.

117 base Attack, Krookodile's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 140 Ground-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Krookodile 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, Krookodile reaches 3,046 CP at level 40 and 3,485 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack229

GO Defense158

GO Stamina216

Max CP (L40)3,046

Max CP (L50)3,444

Best buddy (L51)3,485

Raid catch CP 1,662–1,740 (L20). Weather boosted 2,077–2,176 (L25).

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Competitive

Krookodile in competitive play.

Krookodile is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #580 in the Great League.

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock / Knock Off / Earthquake / Gunk Shot

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NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraPoison

Choice Band

Earthquake / Knock Off / Gunk Shot / Close Combat

ItemChoice Band
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Poison

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Knock Off / Taunt

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NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraPoison, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #580 75 score

Ultra League #488 74.1 score

Master League #232 60.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Krookodile.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Krookodile, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Krookodile?

Krookodile is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Krookodile weak to?

Krookodile takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Krookodile resistant to?

Krookodile is immune to Electric, Psychic. It also resists Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark.

How does Krookodile evolve?

Krookodile evolves from Krokorok (Level 40). Krookodile is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Krookodile from?

Krookodile was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0553.

What are Krookodile's base stats?

Krookodile has HP 95, Attack 117, Defense 80, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 70, and Speed 92. Total base stat total: 519.

What are Krookodile's abilities?

Krookodile can have the abilities Intimidate, Moxie, plus the Hidden Ability Anger Point.

Is Krookodile legendary or mythical?

No. Krookodile is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Krookodile's best stat?

Krookodile's highest base stat is Attack at 117, which ranks 31st of 140 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Krookodile good?

Krookodile has a base stat total of 519, the 222nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Ground-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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