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.
After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.
Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.
Krookodile Weakness
Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Psychic |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x67-79% Blizzard 2x45-53% Aqua Tail 2x88-104%KO Surf 2x55-65% | ||
 Scyther Bug | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Scyther builds →Bug Buzz 2x52-62% X-Scissor 2x70-83% Brick Break 2x44-52% U-turn 2x63-74% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x99-116%KO Flying Press 2x76-90% X-Scissor 2x41-48% Body Press 2x61-72% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x85-101%KO Solar Beam 2x103-122%KO Pollen Puff 2x52-61% Body Press 2x38-45% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Krookodile View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x99-116%KO Solar Beam 2x91-108%KO Energy Ball 2x69-81% Play Rough 2x53-62% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Camerupt builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 519 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Krookodile 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 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
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Protect
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
How to Get Krookodile in Scarlet & Violet
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 Scarlet & Violet
Sandile is your first catch on the way to Krookodile. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-40 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SandileAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%EarlyAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.15-33 Desert50%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve KrokorokAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.29-40 Desert9%Midor evolve from Sandile (Step 1)
Step 3Krookodile ✓
Krookodile Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Krookodile. The 519 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-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 Scarlet & Violet, 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