Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Krookodile's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
Krookodile Weakness
Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, and Bug moves hit Krookodile for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Krookodile for 75-88%. Politoed's Scald hits Krookodile for 65-76%. Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 115-136%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x68-80% Fire Blast75-88% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Politoed builds →Scald 2x65-76% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x115-136%KO Mach Punch 2x62-73% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x77-91% Bullet Seed 2x49-58% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake109-129%KO Ice Shard 2x88-103%KO Superpower 2x175-205%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
End of the line. Krookodile caps a three-stage chain that started at Sandile. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+45 over Sandile), and Krookodile peaks at 509 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Krookodile 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.
Black 2 & White 2 Krookodile Best Moveset
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Krookodile into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Moxie helps on the margins.
Best Build
Krookodile best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Krookodile can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dragon. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Foul Play while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Krookodile in Black 2 & White 2
Krookodile doesn't appear wild. Catch Sandile instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 40 to get Krookodile. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Krookodile in Black 2 & White 2
To get Krookodile, start by catching Sandile through walking encounters at Lv. 14-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SandileRoute 4Black 2Grass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 4White 2Grass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRelic Castle - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.18-21 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B2FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B2FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B3FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B3FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B4FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B4FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B5FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyRelic Castle - B5FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 Ruins40%MidAnyDesert Resort - DesertBlack 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert30%MidAnyDesert Resort - DesertWhite 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert30%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceBlack 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert30%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceWhite 2Grass Lv.18-19 Desert30%MidAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokRelic Castle - B2FBlack 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B2FWhite 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B3FBlack 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B3FWhite 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B4FWhite 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B4FBlack 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B5FWhite 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyRelic Castle - B5FBlack 2Grass Lv.29-30 RuinsUncommonMidAnyor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Krookodile ✓
Krookodile Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Krookodile. The 509 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Intimidate is what you want on Krookodile. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Moxie, Anger Point) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Krookodile worth using.
Base 92 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Krookodile is a physical attacker with base 117 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Black 2 & White 2, Krookodile has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Krookodile joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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