Croagunk

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Croagunk is a Poison/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Pokédex data

National №	0453
Type	Poison Fighting
Species	Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Height	0.7 m (2′04″)
Weight	23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)
Abilities	1. Anticipation 2. Dry Skin Poison Touch (hidden ability)
Local №	0129 (Diamond/Pearl) 0129 (Platinum) 0290 (Black 2/White 2) 0125 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0222 (Sword/Shield) 0129 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0099 (Legends: Arceus) 0175 (Scarlet/Violet) 0082 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	100 (higher than normal)
Base Exp.	60
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Human-Like
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	10 (2,314–2,570 steps)

Base stats

HP	48	206	300
Attack	61	114	243
Defense	40	76	196
Sp. Atk	61	114	243
Sp. Def	40	76	196
Speed	50	94	218
Total	300	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Croagunk.

Anticipation ability Dry Skin ability Poison Touch ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
				½		½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	4	¼	½			½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	1.25	0		½		½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	4	¼	½			½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
				½		½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	4	¼	½			½

Evolution chart

#0453
Croagunk
Poison · Fighting

(Level 37)

#0454
Toxicroak
Poison · Fighting

Croagunk changes

In Generation 4, Croagunk has a base experience yield of 83.

Pokédex entries

Diamond	Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Pearl	Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
Platinum	It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
HeartGold	Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
SoulSilver	Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain.
Black White	It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
Black 2 White 2	Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
X Omega Ruby	Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Y Alpha Sapphire	Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Sword	It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.
Shield	Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot.
Brilliant Diamond	Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Shining Pearl	It inflates its poison sacs and makes a blubbering sound to intimidate foes.
Legends: Arceus	A poison wielder with a dastardly personality. Despite such qualities, this species is afforded a measure of popularity due to its peculiar cry and comical features.
Scarlet	Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Violet	It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.

Moves learned by Croagunk

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9

Scarlet/Violet Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Croagunk learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
4	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
8	Taunt	Dark	—	100
12	Flatter	Dark	—	100
16	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
20	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
24	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
28	Swagger	Normal	—	85
32	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
36	Toxic	Poison	—	90
40	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
44	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
48	Belch	Poison	120	90

Egg moves

Croagunk learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Croagunk gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bullet Punch	Steel	40	100
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Cross Chop	Fighting	100	80
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	100	50
Fake Out	Normal	40	100
Feint	Normal	30	100
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by TM

Croagunk is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal	90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
06	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
12	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
13	Acid Spray	Poison	40	100
18	Thief	Dark	60	100
22	Chilling Water	Water	50	100
25	Facade	Normal	70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
28	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
34	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
35	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
36	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
39	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
43	Fling	Dark	—	100
45	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
47	Endure	Normal	—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
55	Dig	Ground	80	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
62	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
64	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
68	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
69	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
73	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
83	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
85	Rest	Psychic	—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
87	Taunt	Dark	—	100
102	Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
103	Substitute	Normal	—	—
105	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
114	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
122	Encore	Normal	—	100
130	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
132	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
134	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
140	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
148	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
149	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
158	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
171	Tera Blast	Normal	80	100
175	Toxic	Poison	—	90
177	Spite	Ghost	—	100
181	Knock Off	Dark	65	100
183	Super Fang	Normal	—	90
184	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	40	100
192	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
199	Lash Out	Dark	75	100
213	Coaching	Fighting	—	—
214	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
229	Upper Hand	Fighting	65	100

Moves learnt by level up

Croagunk learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
5	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
9	Mud Bomb	Ground	65	85
15	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
21	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
29	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
37	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
47	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Croagunk can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
Earth Power	Ground	90	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
X-Scissor	Bug	80	100

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9

Croagunk sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal				—
Shiny				—	—	—

See all Croagunk sprites

Where to find Croagunk

Diamond Pearl	Great Marsh
Platinum	Route 212, Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White	Route 8
Black 2 White 2	Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus
X Y	Route 7
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword	Trade/migrate from another game
Shield	Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Outskirts, Stony Wilderness, Galar Mine No. 2, Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Ancient Quarry, Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, Scarlet Bog
Scarlet Violet	Casseroya Lake, South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Two)

Answers to Croagunk questions

Other languages

English	Croagunk
Japanese	グレッグル (Gureggru)
German	Glibunkel
French	Cradopaud
Italian	Croagunk
Spanish	Croagunk
Korean	삐딱구리 (ppittakguri)
Chinese (Simplified)	不良蛙
Chinese (Traditional)	不良蛙

English	Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Japanese	どくづきポケモン
German	Giftmund-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Toxique
Italian	Pokémon Inveieleno
Spanish	Pokémon Boca Tóxica
Korean	독설포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	毒击宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	毒擊寶可夢

Name origin

croak: the sound a frog makes
gunk: slimy or oily matter