Stats & Training
Croconaw's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Attack and Defense EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
Croconaw Weakness
Croconaw's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Decidueye builds →Leaf Blade 2x94-111%KO Razor Leaf 2x58-69% Leafage 2x44-51% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x121-144%KO Petal Blizzard 2x76-90% Magical Leaf 2x61-73% Razor Leaf 2x47-56% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x193-227%KO Thunderbolt 2x146-171%KO Spark 2x49-58% | ||
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x69-81% Energy Ball 2x52-62% Giga Drain 2x44-51% Razor Leaf 2x24-28% | ||
 Petilil Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Petilil builds →Leaf Storm 2x116-137%KO Energy Ball 2x80-94% Giga Drain 2x67-79% Magical Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Zapdos can KO Croconaw with Thunderbolt (141-166%). Amoonguss's Giga Drain hits Croconaw for 77-91%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave25-29% Thunderbolt 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Croconaw View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 2x77-91% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Croconaw is the middle stage between Totodile and Feraligatr. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+16 from Totodile). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Croconaw to get Totodile eggs easily using 79 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Block and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Croconaw Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Croconaw won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Croconaw in Sun & Moon
Croconaw doesn't appear wild. Catch Totodile instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 18 to get Croconaw. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Croconaw in Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch TotodileSeaward CaveSunGrass Lv.12 CaveEarlyIsland Scan (Monday)Seaward CaveMoonGrass Lv.12 CaveEarlyIsland Scan (Monday)
Step 2Croconaw ✓
Croconaw Guide
In Sun & Moon, Croconaw isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Feraligatr to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Sun & Moon, Totodile evolves into Croconaw at level 18. Croconaw evolves into Feraligatr at level 30. Croconaw is a middle-stage evolution in the Totodile line.
In Sun & Moon, Run Sheer Force on Croconaw. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Croconaw also gets Torrent, but they don't compare.
In Sun & Moon, Croconaw's hidden ability is Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Croconaw first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves