No. 0553 · Generation V · Unova

Krookodile

The Intimidation Pokémon

Ground Dark

Weak to Water Grass Ice Fighting Bug Fairy

Sprite

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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Shiny release

Shiny Krookodile only comes from evolving a Shiny Sandile. The first Shiny in the family appeared on March 27, 2024.

Full Krookodile GO history

Competitive

Krookodile in competitive play.

Krookodile is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #871 in the Great League.

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Knock Off / Taunt

ItemRocky Helmet
NatureJolly
EVs248 HP / 20 SpD / 240 Spe
TeraWater

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

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

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #871 64.8 score

Ultra League #584 68.8 score

Master League #206 62.5 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Krookodile as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Krookodile in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Krookodile in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Krookodile 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Krookodile is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Water Grass Ice Fighting Bug Fairy

½× Resists

Poison Rock Ghost Dark

0× Immune to

Electric Psychic

Comparison

Krookodile vs. the average Ground-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Ground-type Pokémon.

Stat	Krookodile	Ground avg	Difference
HP	95	76	+19
Attack	117	91	+26
Defense	80	79	+1
Special Attack	65	65	+0
Special Defense	70	67	+3
Speed	92	67	+25
Total	519	445	+74

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Game appearances

Krookodile appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Krookodile is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Indigo Disk DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Krookodile.

Every main-series game Krookodile is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (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)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
Needs The Isle of Armor or The Crown Tundra
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game

Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveKrokorok (Level 40)
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Generation VIObtainable

X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveKrokorok (Level 40)

Generation VObtainable

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveKrokorok (Level 40)

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: Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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