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.
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.
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.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Hatterene threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (214-252%). Zarude's Close Combat also KOs at 178-209%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x214-252%KO | ||
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Zarude builds →U Turn 2x104-123%KO Close Combat 2x178-209%KO | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Krokorok View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake153-180%KO Ice Shard 2x123-145%KO Knock Off33-39% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Counter, Double-Edge and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Krokorok Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 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 Sword & Shield
Can't catch Krokorok directly. Start with Sandile at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 29. The 2-stage line from Sandile to Krokorok is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Krokorok in Sword & Shield
Sandile is your first catch on the way to Krokorok. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-24 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SandilePotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlyNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlySnowstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlyThunderstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlySnowingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert56%EarlyHeavy FogPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlyIntense SunPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert36%EarlyOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidSnowstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidThunderstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidSnowingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert56%MidHeavy FogPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidIntense SunPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert36%MidRaining
Step 2Krokorok ✓
Krokorok Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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.
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- 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