Croagunk

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.

Evolution chart

(Level 37)

Croagunk changes

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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
4AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
8TauntDarkStatus 100
12FlatterDarkStatus 100
16Low KickFightingPhysical 100
20VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
28SwaggerNormalStatus 85
32Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
36ToxicPoisonStatus 90
40Nasty PlotDarkStatus
44Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
48BelchPoisonSpecial 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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
5Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
9Mud BombGroundSpecial 65 85
15VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
21Nasty PlotDarkStatus
29Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
37Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
47Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Croagunk sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Croagunk sprite from Diamond & Pearl Croagunk sprite from Black & White Croagunk sprite from X & Y Croagunk sprite from Sword & Shield Croagunk sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Croagunk Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Croagunk Shiny sprite from Black & White Croagunk Shiny sprite from X & Y

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)

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