Special
Balanced
58Speed · Slow

Is Croconaw Good in Crystal Playthrough?

Tough enough to take hits through Crystal's mid-game. Croconaw contributes against Jasmine using Water attacks and handles the Burned Tower trainers well. Evolves into Feraligatr at 30, right around Mahogany Town.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGEGTSEEGEEGESSGEGGGTotodileStarterFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2CroconawEvolveWhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5FeraligatrEvolveJasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8SurgeGym 9SabrinaGym 10ErikaGym 11JanineGym 12MistyGym 13BrockGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16WillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4
Falkner
Gym 1
Good

Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 7
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud Slap
Even
Pidgeotto
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud SlapGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Good

Totodile has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.

You Win
Metapod
Lv 14
Bug
Shed Skin
TackleString ShotHarden
You Win
Kakuna
Lv 14
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison StingString ShotHarden
You Win
Scyther
Lv 16
BugFlying
Swarm
Quick AttackLeerFury Cutter
Whitney
Gym 3
Even

Croconaw trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 18
Fairy
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 20
Normal
Thick Fat
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Good

Croconaw has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.

You Win
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
You Win
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisMimicCurseNight Shade
Risky
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookDream Eater
You Win
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
Levitate
SpiteMean LookMimicNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Tough

Chuck's typing presses Croconaw's defenses.

Even
Primeape
Lv 27
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerRageKarate ChopFury Swipes
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 30
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisMind ReaderSurfDynamic Punch
Jasmine
Gym 6
Strong

Feraligatr resists most of Jasmine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Easy KO
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Rock Head
ScreechSunny DayRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Even

Croconaw trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.

Even
Seel
Lv 27
Water
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
Even
Dewgong
Lv 29
WaterIce
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
You Win
Piloswine
Lv 31
IceGround
Oblivious
Icy WindFury AttackMistBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Even

Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.

Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSurfSlamDragon Breath
Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveThunderboltSlamDragon Breath
Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveIce BeamSlamDragon Breath
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 40
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenSurfHyper BeamDragon Breath
Lt. Surge
Gym 9
Good

Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Raichu
Lv 44
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackThunderboltThunder
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
Easy KO
Magneton
Lv 40
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Lock OnDouble TeamSwiftZap Cannon
Even
Electabuzz
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder PunchLight ScreenThunder
Sabrina
Gym 10
Even

Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Espeon
Lv 46
Psychic
Synchronize
Sand AttackQuick AttackSwiftPsychic
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 46
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierReflectBaton PassPsychic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 48
Psychic
Synchronize
RecoverFuture SightPsychicReflect
Erika
Gym 11
Even

Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Risky
Tangela
Lv 42
Grass
Chlorophyll
Vine WhipBindGiga DrainSleep Powder
Even
Jumpluff
Lv 41
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainLeech SeedCotton SporeGiga Drain
Risky
Victreebel
Lv 46
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisAcidRazor Leaf
Risky
Bellossom
Lv 46
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisPetal DanceSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 12
Good

Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.

You Win
Crobat
Lv 36
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Even
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
Even
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
You Win
Ariados
Lv 33
BugPoison
Swarm
Scary FaceGiga DrainString ShotNight Shade
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 39
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ForesightDouble TeamGustPsychic
Misty
Gym 13
Even

Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Risky
Golduck
Lv 42
Water
Damp
SurfDisablePsych UpPsychic
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 42
WaterGround
Damp
SurfAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
Even
Lapras
Lv 44
WaterIce
Water Absorb
SurfPerish SongBlizzardRain Dance
Risky
Starmie
Lv 47
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SurfConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Brock
Gym 14
Strong

Feraligatr resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Graveler
Lv 41
RockGround
Rock Head
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 41
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
You Win
Omastar
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
BiteSurfProtectSpike Cannon
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 44
RockGround
Rock Head
BindRock SlideBideSandstorm
Even
Kabutops
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
SlashSurfEndureGiga Drain
Blaine
Gym 15
Strong

Feraligatr resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Magcargo
Lv 45
FireRock
Magma Armor
CurseSmogFlamethrowerRock Slide
You Win
Magmar
Lv 45
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchFire PunchSunny DayConfuse Ray
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 50
Fire
Run Away
Quick AttackFire SpinFury AttackFire Blast
Blue
Gym 16
Good

Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.

You Win
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Quick AttackWhirlwindWing AttackMirror Move
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 54
Psychic
Synchronize
DisableRecoverPsychicReflect
Easy KO
Rhydon
Lv 56
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackSandstormRock SlideEarthquake
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 58
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterHydro PumpRain DanceHyper Beam
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 58
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayLeech SeedEgg BombSolar Beam
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarSwiftFlamethrowerExtreme Speed
Will
Elite Four
Even

Feraligatr trades roughly evenly with Will's team.

Even
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
You Win
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
Even
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
CurseAmnesiaBody SlamPsychic
Even
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Good

Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Swarm
Double TeamSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsychicGustSupersonicToxic
Even
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionSpikes
You Win
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Stench
MinimizeAcid ArmorSludge BombToxic
Even
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackToxic
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Even
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Intimidate
DigCounterTriple KickQuick Attack
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Limber
SwaggerDouble KickHigh Jump KickForesight
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Keen Eye
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchMach Punch
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Rock Head
SandstormDragon BreathRock SlideEarthquake
Even
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
Guts
Rock SlideForesightVital ThrowCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Good

Feraligatr has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.

You Win
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Sand AttackConfuse RayFeint AttackMean Look
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporePetal DanceAcidMoonlight
You Win
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
LickSpiteCurseDestiny Bond
You Win
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Insomnia
Quick AttackWhirlwindPursuitFeint Attack
You Win
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Early Bird
RoarPursuitFlamethrowerCrunch
Starter
Starter evolution
Type
Water
Tier
E

Totodile is available as a starter.

View Totodile locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
  • After Bugsy
    • TM14IceBlizzard11070%5
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM33IceIce Punch75100%15
  • After Morty
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • LV 35NormalSlash70100%20
  • After Jasmine
    • TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
    • LV 52WaterHydro Pump16580%5
Evolve Totodile to Croconaw
Level 18
Type
Water
Tier
E

Your Totodile should hit Level 18 before you reach Whitney, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
  • After Bugsy
    • TM14IceBlizzard11070%5
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM33IceIce Punch75100%15
  • After Whitney
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
  • After Morty
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Jasmine
    • TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
    • LV 55WaterHydro Pump16580%5
Evolve Croconaw to Feraligatr
Level 30
Type
Water
Tier
A

Your Croconaw should hit Level 30 before you reach Jasmine, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
  • After Bugsy
    • TM14IceBlizzard11070%5
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM33IceIce Punch75100%15
  • After Whitney
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
  • After Morty
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Jasmine
    • TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
    • LV 58WaterHydro Pump16580%5

How to Get Croconaw in Crystal

Croconaw doesn't appear wild. Catch Totodile instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 30 to get Croconaw. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.

How to Obtain Croconaw in C

  1. Totodile
    Step 1Catch Totodile
    New Bark Town
    Lv.5Gift from NPC
    Limited
    Starter choice
  2. Croconaw
    Step 2Croconaw
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave Feraligatr with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Croconaw egg.
  3. Feraligatr
    Step 3Evolve into Feraligatr

Croconaw Weakness

Croconaw's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

Croconaw Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def

What is Croconaw Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Croconaw Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Croconaw

Croconaw Evolutions

Croconaw is the middle stage between Totodile and Feraligatr. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+16 from Totodile). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Croconaw
Water
HP
50
65+15
85+20
ATK
65
80+15
105+25
DEF
64
80+16
100+20
SP.ATK
44
59+15
79+20
SP.DEF
48
63+15
83+20
SPE
43
58+15
78+20
BST
314D-Tier
405D-Tier+91
530C-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Croconaw to get Totodile eggs easily using 36 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Crunch, Hydro Pump and 3 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
87.5%12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillvenusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatrampharosgolduckkingdraslowbrorhydon

C Croconaw Best Moveset

Middle-stage Water with improving Attack. MoveSurf and physical coverage exist at reduced power. Feraligatr takes over with the stats for a physical sweep setup.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Unknown
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Croconaw
HardyNEUTRAL

Utility Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • Rock Slide
  • RestRecovery
  • Sleep Talk

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Crunch from the egg pool give Croconaw something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 1
Rage
2010020Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 7
Rage
2010020Normal
Lv 13
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 21
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 28
Scary Face
9010Normal
Lv 37
Slash
D7010020Normal
Lv 45
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 55
Hydro Pump
C180805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM03
Curse
C10Ghost
HM01
Cut
509530Normal
TM43
Detect+4
D5Fighting
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM01
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
TM20
Endure+4
D10Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM49
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
TM02
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM33
Ice Punch
C7510015Ice
TM16
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM31
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
S10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM08
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM35
Sleep Talk
S10Normal
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
S14210015Water
TM34
Swagger
C8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
HM06
Whirlpool
D528515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Egg
Hydro Pump
C180805Water
Egg
Razor Wind
807510Normal
Egg
Rock Slide
S759010Rock
Egg
Thrash
12010020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP65
C
Attack80
C
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk59
D
Sp. Def63
C
Speed58
D
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.1 m
Weight25.0 kg
Base XP142
EV Yield
HPAtk+1Def+1SpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

The tips of its fangs are slanted backward. Once those fangs clamp down, the prey has no hope of escape.

Pokemon Crystal

Croconaw Crystal Guide

  • In Crystal, Croconaw isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Feraligatr to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

  • In Crystal, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Croconaw. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Crystal, Croconaw fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 59 Sp. Atk. At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • In Crystal, Croconaw does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Feraligatr before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

  • In Crystal, run Surf, Rock Slide, Rest, and Sleep Talk on Croconaw. Surf is the most common pick at 0% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

Croconaw first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

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