Krokorok (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Krokorok (disambiguation).

Krokorok ワルビル Waruvile #552 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ground Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Moxie Cacophony Cacophony Anger Point Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Krokorok 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 73.6 lbs. 33.4 kg Krokorok 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 123	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Krokorok 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Krokorok (Japanese: ワルビル Waruvile) is a dual-type Ground/Dark Pokémon.

It evolves from Sandile starting at level 29 and evolves into Krookodile starting at level 40.

Biology

Krokorok is a reptilian Pokémon with a mostly tan body, pink stomach, black back, and long tail. It is classified as a quadruped, though it is more often seen on two legs. It has six thick, black stripes on its body: one at shoulder level, one around its midsection, one around its hips, and three on its tail. Each stripe is topped with a triangular spike on its back. The stripes around its midsection cross two spikes, one on each side of its back. Its arms are short and thin, with a black band around them at the elbow. Each hand contains three short fingers, each with a white claw. Its legs are thick with a band around each ankle, and a stripe above the knee that does not wrap around. Its flat feet each have three white claws. Krokorok's head is ovoid with a long snout, and small eyes surrounded by a thick black membrane. Two of its front and rear teeth are visible overlapping its lower jaw. A black stripe sits on the bridge of the snout just behind its large nostrils.

Krokorok prefers to live in the desert, usually in small groups. The black membrane surrounding its eyes protects them from sandstorms and acts as a thermal detector. This allows Krokorok to see the temperature of different objects, which also gives it exceptional night vision.

In the anime

Krokorok in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Krokorok

Krokorok debuted in Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!, where it evolved from the Sunglasses Sandile that was following Ash and his friends. It evolved while battling Ash's Pikachu. Ash later caught it in Battling the Bully!. Later in Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!, it evolved into Krookodile.

Other

Another Krokorok appeared in Battling the King of the Mines! under the ownership of Clay. It was used in a Gym battle against Ash's Oshawott, but lost.

Minor appearances

A Krokorok appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW020 Krokorok Ash's Pokédex Krokorok, the Desert Croc Pokémon, and the evolved form of Sandile. The special membrane that covers Krokorok's eyes detects heat, which allows it to see in the dark.

In the manga

Krokorok in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Clay has a Krokorok which was first seen guarding the Dark Stone along with Clay's other Pokémon.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

A Krokorok was used by Togari in his battle against Shin and his Tepig.

In the TCG

Main article: Krokorok (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms. White The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings, even in darkness. Black 2 Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals. White 2
Generation VI X They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms. Y The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness. Omega Ruby They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms. Alpha Sapphire The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Relic Castle Black 2 White 2 Relic Castle
Generation VI X Y Evolve Sandile Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Sandile

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Forest of Shadows, Magnagate dungeons, Grove of Whispers, Freezing Pillar, Jaws of the Abyss, Smoking Mountain, Rusty Mountain (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Desert: Rugged Flats
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Cove Area
Pokémon Conquest	Terrera Yaksha

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 74		71 - 138	137 - 271
Total: 351	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   044 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 077 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1010 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   1313 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1616 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   1919 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2222 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2525 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2828 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 3232 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   3636 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   4040 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   4444 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 4848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 5252 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM59 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM67 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 Cool 1 ♥ 0   Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Krokorok in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Krokorok in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Krokorok can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Krokorok cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He admires Krookodile and became roguish. He is like a big brother to Sandile.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Bite Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Intimidate Defense: ★ Ability 2: Moxie Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Disgust Evolves from Sandile when its Attack is 80 or higher Evolves into Krookodile when its Attack is 110 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Isuke, Masanori, and Yukitaka

Evolution

Unevolved Sandile  Ground  Dark

Level 29 →

First Evolution Krokorok  Ground  Dark

Level 40 →

Second Evolution Krookodile  Ground  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Krokorok images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• No other Pokémon have the same type combination as Krokorok and its evolutionary relatives.
• Krokorok is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 351.
• Almost all of Krokorok's stats are ten points higher than Sandile's stats; the only exception is Speed, which is just higher by 9 points.

Origin

Krokorok seems to be based on the Baryonyx, a fish-eating, slender-snouted dinosaur which heavily resembled a crocodilian. Like its pre-evolution, it is also based on a crocodile, more specifically a slender-snouted crocodile and the spectacled caiman. Its eyes, pose, and stripes make it appear to be a criminal, which is supported by its Dark type.

Name origin

Krokorok is a combination of corruptions of crocodile and rock.

Waruvile may be a combination of 悪い warui (bad/evil/sinful), evil, vile, and crocodile. It may also derive from gavial.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ワルビル Waruvile From 悪い warui, evil, vile, and crocodile. May also derive from gavial. French Escroco From escroc and crocodile Spanish Krokorok Same as English name German Rokkaiman From Rocker or rock and Kaiman Italian Krokorok Same as English name Korean 악비르 Akbireu From 악어 akeo and vile. May also from 악 ak and villain. Mandarin Chinese 混混鱷 / 混混鳄 Hùnhun'è From 混混 hùnhùn and 鱷 è. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Krokorok

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