In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

What is Krokorok weak to?

In Black 2 & White 2, Krokorok's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Kyurem (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fighting and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

How do you evolve Krokorok?

In Black 2 & White 2, Sandile evolves into Krokorok at level 29. Krokorok evolves into Krookodile at level 40. Krokorok is a middle-stage evolution in the Sandile line.

What is the best ability for Krokorok?

In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

What role does Krokorok play in battle?

In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

Krokorok - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

74Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP60

Attack82

Defense45

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def45

Speed74

Total351

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight33.4 kg

Base XP123

Abilities

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Anger PointHA

Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.

Krokorok Weakness

Krokorok is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, and Bug. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Krokorok Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)	Electric, Psychic

Type ChartAvg

5Weak

4Resist

2Immune

Score0

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Grass Ice Fighting Bug

½xResist

Poison Rock Ghost Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Electric Psychic

STAB (7)

Fire Electric Poison Rock Steel Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Krokorok in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Move Moves Leech LifeLv. 10 Damage vs Krokorok Leech Life 2x 86-102%KO View Volcarona builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 113-134%KO Mega Drain 2x 53-64% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 153-180%KO Mega Drain 2x 68-81% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 146-173%KO Giga Drain 2x 122-145%KO Needle Arm 2x 84-99% Mega Drain 2x 68-81% View Maractus builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Krokorok Brick Break 2x 95-113%KO Rock Smash 2x 53-64% View Scraggy builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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

3 Forms

#551Sandile

Level 29

#552Krokorok

Level 40

#553Krookodile

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Sandile

GroundDark

Krokorok

GroundDark

Krookodile

GroundDark

60+10

95+35

ATK

82+10

117+35

DEF

45+10

80+35

SP.ATK

45+10

65+20

SP.DEF

45+10

70+25

SPE

74+9

92+18

BST

292D-Tier

351D-Tier+59

519A-Tier+168

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Krokorok to get Sandile eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Counter, Double-Edge and 7 more.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

10moves

Breed With (best first)

Black 2 & White 2 Krokorok Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

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Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 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

Lv 1

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Rage

—2010020Normal

Lv 1

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Lv 4

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 7

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Lv 10

Torment

——10015Dark

Lv 13

Sand Tomb

—358515Ground

Lv 16

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Lv 19

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Lv 22

Embargo

D—10015Dark

Lv 25

Swagger

——9015Normal

Lv 28

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 32

Dig

C8010010Ground

Lv 36

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 40

Foul Play

C9510015Dark

Lv 44

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

Lv 48

Earthquake

B10010010Ground

Lv 52

Thrash

C12010010Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

B10010010Ground

TM63

Embargo

D—10015Dark

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

D——15Dark

TM59

Incinerate

—3010015Fire

TM47

Low Sweep

D6010020Fighting

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

D701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

—609510Rock

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TM36

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TM95

Snarl

—559515Dark

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Beat Up

——10010Dark

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Egg

Fire Fang

D659515Fire

Egg

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Egg

Mean Look

———5Normal

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Rock Climb

C908520Normal

Egg

Thunder Fang

D659515Electric

Egg

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Tutor

Dark Pulse

D8010015Dark

Tutor

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

Tutor

Foul Play

C9510015Dark

Tutor

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

Tutor

Knock Off

C6510020Dark

Tutor

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snatch+4

———10Dark

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Spite

——10010Ghost

Tutor

Stealth Rock

C——20Rock

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

How to Get Krokorok in Black 2 & White 2

8 encounter spots for Krokorok at decent spawn 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 Black 2 & White 2

To get Krokorok, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 14-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Sandile
Route 4
Black 2Grass Lv.14-17 Route
CommonEarly
Any
Route 4
White 2Grass Lv.14-17 Route
CommonEarly
Any
Relic Castle - 1F
White 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - 1F
Black 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B1F
Black 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B1F
White 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B2F
Black 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B2F
White 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B3F
Black 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B3F
White 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B4F
Black 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B4F
White 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B5F
Black 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Relic Castle - B5F
White 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins
40%Mid
Any
Desert Resort - Desert
Black 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert
30%Mid
Any
Desert Resort - Desert
White 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert
30%Mid
Any
Desert Resort - Entrance
Black 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert
30%Mid
Any
Desert Resort - Entrance
White 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert
30%Mid
Any
Train until Level 29
Step 2Krokorok ✓
Relic Castle - B2F
Black 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B2F
White 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B3F
Black 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B3F
White 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B4F
White 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B4F
Black 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B5F
White 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
Relic Castle - B5F
Black 2Grass Lv.29-30 Ruins
UncommonMid
Any
or evolve from Sandile (Step 1)

Krokorok Guide

In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Krokorok's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Kyurem (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fighting and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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

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Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift TM Move Moves Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 100-123%KO View Snivy builds →
Oshawott Water	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Upcoming Move Moves Water GunLv. 7 Learns Water Gun at Level 7 View Oshawott builds →

Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Bug BiteLv. 8 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 78-93% Bug Bite 2x 62-73% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 78-93% Vine Whip 2x 44-53% View Snivy builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Krokorok Rock Smash 2x 49-60% View Riolu builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 67-80% Mega Drain 2x 33-40% Absorb 2x 22-27% View Sunkern builds →
Psyduck Water	D
Available Moves Moves Water GunLv. 8 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Krokorok Water Gun 2x 49-60% Rock Smash 2x 29-36% View Psyduck builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 116-137%KO Mega Drain 2x 53-63% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 147-174%KO Mega Drain 2x 67-79% View Lilligant builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Bug BiteLv. 8 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 75-89% Bug Bite 2x 61-74% Razor Leaf 2x 58-68% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 79-95% Leaf Tornado 2x 58-68% Vine Whip 2x 44-53% View Snivy builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Force PalmLv. 15 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Krokorok Force Palm 2x 70-84% Rock Smash 2x 49-58% View Riolu builds →

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Leech LifeLv. 10 U-turnTM89 Damage vs Krokorok Leech Life 2x 83-98% U-turn 2x 72-85% View Volcarona builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 161-189%KO Magical Leaf 2x 109-129%KO Mega Drain 2x 75-88% View Roserade builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Krokorok Close Combat 2x 215-253%KO Brick Break 2x 134-158%KO Rock Smash 2x 75-88% View Heracross builds →
Vespiquen BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves U-turnTM89 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Krokorok U-turn 2x 88-104%KO Fury Cutter 2x 54-63% View Vespiquen builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 19 Water PulseLv. 13 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Bubble Beam 2x 56-66% Water Pulse 2x 51-60% Water Gun 2x 35-41% View Ducklett builds →

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Leech LifeLv. 10 U-turnTM89 Damage vs Krokorok Leech Life 2x 80-95% U-turn 2x 71-84% View Volcarona builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Energy Ball 2x 164-193%KO Magical Leaf 2x 109-129%KO Mega Drain 2x 74-87% View Roserade builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Krokorok Close Combat 2x 217-255%KO Brick Break 2x 136-160%KO Rock Smash 2x 74-87% View Heracross builds →
Vespiquen BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves U-turnTM89 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Krokorok U-turn 2x 90-107%KO Fury Cutter 2x 52-62% View Vespiquen builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 Bubble BeamLv. 19 Water PulseLv. 13 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Krokorok Surf 2x 76-90% Bubble Beam 2x 54-64% Water Pulse 2x 52-62% Water Gun 2x 36-42% View Ducklett builds →