Krokorok

Krokorok is a Ground/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Pokédex data

National № 0552
Type Ground Dark
Species Desert Croc Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 33.4 kg (73.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Intimidate
2. Moxie
Anger Point (hidden ability)
Local № 0058 (Black/White)
0100 (Black 2/White 2)
0044 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0233 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0302 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0268 (Scarlet/Violet)
0177 (The Isle of Armor)
0028 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 123
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 82
152 289
Defense 45
85 207
Sp. Atk 45
85 207
Sp. Def 45
85 207
Speed 74
137 271
Total 351 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 Krokorok.

Evolution chart

(Level 29) (Level 40)

Krokorok changes

Pokédex entries

Black They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
White The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
Black 2
White 2
Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
X
Omega Ruby
They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
Sun They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
Moon Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
Ultra Sun Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
Ultra Moon It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
Sword Krokorok has specialized eyes that enable it to see in the dark. This ability lets Krokorok hunt in the dead of night without getting lost.
Shield Although this Pokémon has specialized eyes that allow it to see in the dark, Krokorok won’t move much at night—the desert gets cold after sunset.
Scarlet Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Violet Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.

Moves learned by Krokorok

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Power TripDarkPhysical 20 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
9Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
12Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
15BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
18TormentDarkStatus 100
21DigGroundPhysical 80 100
24SwaggerNormalStatus 85
27CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
32SandstormRockStatus
35Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
42EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
47ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by level up

Krokorok learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Power TripDarkPhysical 20 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
9Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
12Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
15BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
18TormentDarkStatus 100
21DigGroundPhysical 80 100
24SwaggerNormalStatus 85
27CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
32SandstormRockStatus
35Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
42EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
47ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Krokorok learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Krokorok gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Krokorok can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Krokorok is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Krokorok is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Krokorok sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Krokorok sprite from Black & White Krokorok sprite from X & Y Krokorok sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Krokorok sprite from Sword & Shield Krokorok sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Krokorok Shiny sprite from Black & White Krokorok Shiny sprite from X & Y Krokorok Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Krokorok

Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Relic Castle
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Sandile
Sun
Moon
Evolve Sandile
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Haina Desert
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Evolve Sandile
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Asado Desert

Other languages

English Krokorok
Japanese ワルビル (Waruvile)
German Rokkaiman
French Escroco
Italian Krokorok
Spanish Krokorok
Korean 악비르 (akbireu)
Chinese (Simplified) 混混鳄
Chinese (Traditional) 混混鱷

 

English Desert Croc Pokémon
Japanese さばくワニポケモン
German Wüstenkroko-Pokémon
French Pokémon Croco Sable
Italian Pokémon Sabbiadrillo
Spanish Pokémon Desierdrilo
Korean 사막악어포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 沙漠鳄鱼宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 沙漠鱷魚寶可夢

Name origin

crocodile
a species of reptile
rock
stone, boulder