Krookodile (Pokémon)

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Krookodile Intimidation Pokémon ワルビアル Waruvial #0553 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 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Krookodile 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 212.3 lbs. 96.3 kg Krookodile 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 234	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Krookodile 0 HP 3 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   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Krookodile (Japanese: ワルビアル Waruvial) is a dual-type Ground/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Krokorok starting at level 40. It is the final form of Sandile.

Biology

Krookodile is a crocodilian Pokémon that has a thick maroon-colored body, black back, and white stomach. It has five triangular spikes on its back: four around the middle of its back and one large one at the beginning of its tail. Each of the smaller spikes on its back are linked to black, triangular spikes that reach around to its front, slightly overlapping its white stomach. The largest spike sits at the beginning of its long thick tail, which has three, thick, black stripes. The last stripe covers the tip of the tail. Its legs are very short and directly attached to its feet. The feet are wrapped in black and have three white claws facing forward. Krookodile's arms are short and thin with a black stripe around the elbow. Its long, thin fingers are each tipped with a white claw.

Its head is slightly pointed and contains a distinctive black membrane that surrounds both eyes. The outline of the membrane angles upward sharply, coming to points above the top of Krookodile's head. It uses this distinctive look to harshly intimidate opponents. Its eyes are very powerful, with variable focus, allowing it to see things at a great distance, even in the middle of a desert. Its other notable feature is its long snout, containing a black stripe around the bridge, and large pointed nostrils on the end. Four of its rear and two of its front teeth slightly overlap its lower jaw. Krookodile's jaws are extremely powerful, giving it the ability to crush objects as large and durable as an automobile. The jaws can twist a body before breaking it in half. These features are topped by Krookodile's extremely violent temper. It has been known to clamp down on any moving object and will do everything it can to make sure its prey cannot escape. Krookodile coexist well with Flygon in searching for food.

Krookodile has been known as the "Bully of the Sands". It uses the sandy terrain as cover to patiently wait for prey to pass by, even throughout the day without rest. Krookodile can swim through the desert sands as if they were water. Not even a thick metal plate is able to withstand a Krookodile's strong jaw bite.

In the anime

Main series

Krookodile in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Krookodile

In Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!, Ash's Krokorok evolved into a Krookodile during a battle against Iris's Dragonite.

Other

Krookodile made its main series debut in An Epic Defense Force!, under the ownership of Jules. Jules used Krookodile whilst making a film that starred the two of them.

In Rotom's Wish!, Mantle used a Krookodile in a battle against Weston and his Rotom for ownership of the Lost Hotel. It was eventually defeated despite fighting a hard-fought battle.

In Tough Guy Trials!, Nanu used a Krookodile in a battle against Ash, where it was able to defeat Lycanroc. In Guiding an Awakening!, it was used in Nanu's grand trial against Ash, during which it was defeated by Lycanroc.

Minor appearances

Krookodile debuted during the World of Pokémon introduction in Black—Victini and Reshiram.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW082 Krookodile Ash's Pokédex Krookodile, the Intimidation Pokémon and the evolved form of Krokorok. Krookodile can destroy an automobile with its jaws. BW092 Krookodile Dawn's Pokédex Krookodile, the Intimidation Pokémon and the evolved form of Krokorok. Krookodile can see faraway objects as if through binoculars. Its jaws are strong enough to crush a car.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM074 Krookodile Rotom Pokédex Krookodile, the Intimidation Pokémon. A Ground and Dark type. Krookodile can see the smallest prey from miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, a Krookodile was seen battling a Midday Form Lycanroc.

In the manga

Krookodile in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Four Krookodile appeared in ICYR2.

Pokémon Adventures

A Krookodile appeared in New Sword Player under the ownership of Giallo.

In the TCG

Main article: Krookodile (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Rumble Blast: Krookodile is one of the first of Cobalion's minions that the player encounters. It stole all of Toy Town and Easterly Town's Glowdrops, then was beaten by the player in the Mysterious Fort. It was later seen in the World Axle Front, where it is rusted like the rest of Cobalion's army.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Krookodile is a local gangster in Lively Town. When warning letters start appearing around town stating that Legendary Pokémon are the targets of petrification incidents and that Entei would be the next target, the Expedition Society soon suspects Krookodile is behind the incidents. After the player, partner, and Archen pursue Krookodile to the top of Revelation Mountain, it is revealed that it was a trap set up by Nuzleaf and that he paid Krookodile to write the letters. Nuzleaf then summons Yveltal and the two of them turn everyone, including Krookodile, to stone.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #059 Unova B2W2: #101 Black They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile. White It can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars. Black 2 Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #045 Hoenn #— X Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes. Y They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile. Omega Ruby Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes. Alpha Sapphire They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.
Generation VII Alola SM: #234 Alola USUM: #303 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm. Moon After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half. Ultra Sun When it spots prey, even at a distance of over 30 miles, it swims through the desert as if it were water, then jumps out and chomps them. Ultra Moon It conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #178 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile's mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all. Shield While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.
Generation IX Paldea #269 Scarlet After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half. Violet Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.

File:Pokedex Image Krookodile SM.png	File:Pokedex Image Krookodile SV.png
Krookodile in the Alola Pokédex	Krookodile in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Evolve Krokorok Black 2 White 2 Evolve Krokorok Dream World Rugged Mountain*
Generation VI X Y Evolve Krokorok Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Krokorok
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Krokorok Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Krokorok Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Potbottom Desert (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Tera Raid Battles (5★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats (post ending) PokéPark 2 Cove Area Conquest Evolve Krokorok MD GTI Canyon Foot (1F-9F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall) Rumble U Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest, Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 349 Rumble World Black Realm: Rugged Flats (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Zygarde Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SMUSUM	Ryota Otsubo's Krookodile	All	English	50	July 6 to 8, 2018

Stats

Base stats

Generation V

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 117		109 - 185	215 - 366
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 92		87 - 158	170 - 311
Total: 509	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.

Generation VI onward

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 117		109 - 185	215 - 366
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 92		87 - 158	170 - 311
Total: 519	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 IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Power Trip Dark Physical 02020 100100% 10 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 099 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 1212 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 1515 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1818 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 2121 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 2424 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 2727 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3232 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 3535 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 4444 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5151 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 5858 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10

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

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Krookodile Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krookodile Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krookodile Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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

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

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Krokorok admires him as a role model of a bad Pokémon, but actually he's more of a shy boy than a bad boy.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Crunch Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Intimidate Ability 2: Moxie Ability 3: Disgust Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Krokorok when its Attack is 110 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Isuke, Masanori, and Yukitaka
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #464 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 215 Base Attack: 229 Base Defense: 158 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Snarl, Mud-Slap Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Crunch, Outrage

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
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 553.png File:Spr 8s 553 s.png
Generation IX Scarlet Violet File:Spr 9s 0553.png File:Spr 9s 0553 s.png
Cross-Generation HOME

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

Trivia

• Outside of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Krookodile is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 519.

Origin

Like its pre-evolutions, Krookodile appears to be based on crocodiles, more specifically a slender-snouted crocodile and the nile crocodile, and possibly a gharial, due to its long snout. Krookodile also seems to be based on the Baryonyx, a fish-eating, slender-snouted dinosaur which heavily resembled a crocodilian.

In line with its Dark type and names, it may also be based on a gang leader or simply a criminal, as the markings around its eyes bear a great resemblance to triangular sunglasses, which are associated with manga and anime criminals. It could also be a reference to Sobek, a half-crocodile deity also associated with violence and even robbery.

Name origin

Krookodile may be a combination of corruptions of crook and crocodile.

Waruvial may be a combination of 悪い warui (bad/evil) and gavial.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ワルビアル Waruvial From 悪い warui, and gavial French Crocorible From crocodile and horrible Spanish Krookodile Same as English name German Rabigator From rabiat and Alligator Italian Krookodile Same as English name Korean 악비아르 Akbiar From 악어 (鰐魚) ageo or 악 (惡) ak and gavial Mandarin Chinese 流氓鱷 / 流氓鳄 Liúmáng'è From 流氓 liúmáng and 鱷魚 / 鳄魚 èyú Cantonese Chinese 流氓鱷 Làuhmàhnngohk From 流氓 làuhmàhn and 鱷魚 ngohkyùh

More languages Russian Крукодайл Krukodayl Transcription of English name Thai วารุเวียล Waruwian Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Krookodile
• Krookodile (Super Mystery Dungeon)

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