Stats & Training
Krokorok's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
Krokorok Weakness
Krokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x115-136%KO Aqua Tail 2x170-200%KO Surf 2x94-111%KO Waterfall 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x189-222%KO Flying Press 2x145-171%KO Brick Break 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Flamigo Fighting | B | |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x164-193%KO Giga Drain 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x62-73% Bullet Seed 2x36-42% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x170-200%KO Energy Ball 2x119-140%KO Play Rough 2x101-120%KO Seed Bomb 2x136-160%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (107-126%). Annihilape's Drain Punch also KOs at 139-164%.
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave107-126%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin11-14% Knock Off7-9% Giga Drain 2x71-84% | ||
 Tinkatink FairySteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Tinkatink builds →Knock Off8-10% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Krokorok is the middle stage between Sandile and Krookodile. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+10), but there's still another 168 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Krokorok to get Sandile eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Counter, Double-Edge and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Krokorok Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Krokorok can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Moxie back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Krokorok best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Aqua Tail
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Stone Edge
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Power Trip
- Lash Out
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Crunch
- Dragon Tail
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Krokorok cleanly, with Earthquake and Foul Play anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Krokorok in Scarlet & Violet
2 encounter spots for Krokorok at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Krokorok in Scarlet & Violet
To get Krokorok, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 15-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SandileAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%EarlyAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%Early
Step 2Krokorok ✓Asado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%Midor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Krokorok Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Krokorok isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Krookodile to unlock its full potential. At 351 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Scarlet & Violet, Sandile evolves into Krokorok at level 29. Krokorok evolves into Krookodile at level 40. Krokorok is a middle-stage evolution in the Sandile line.
In Scarlet & Violet, Run Intimidate on Krokorok. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Krokorok also gets Moxie and Anger Point, but they don't compare.
In Scarlet & Violet, Krokorok fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Base 74 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Krokorok has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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