Totodile (Pokémon)

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Totodile ワニノコ Waninoko #158
Artwork from HG/SS
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Big Jaw Pokémon
Ability Torrent Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #007 Hoenn #313 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 20.9 lbs. Imperial 9.5 kg Metric 20.9 lbs./9.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 66 Battle Exp.: 661*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Totodile (Japanese: ワニノコ Waninoko) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Croconaw starting at level 18, who evolves into Feraligatr starting at level 30.

Along with Chikorita and Cyndaquil, it is one of the three starter Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Biology

Totodile is the first form of the Feraligatr evolutionary line. Despite their small size, Totodile are very powerful, especially underwater.

Physiology

Totodile look like small, bipedal blue crocodiles (similar to its evolved forms) with red spines on their back and tail, the one on their back being larger with additional ridges next to the back spines. Totodile’s head is large, with crocodilian ridges above its eyes, and much of the head’s size is composed of Totodile’s snout and strong jaws. There are two visible teeth on the tip of its upper jaw, and two rows of three teeth on each side of its lower jaw. Totodile’s mouth is often depicted open. On Totodile’s chest is a yellow, somewhat V-shaped pattern that extends to Totodile’s arms, with a line bisecting the pattern at the middle. Totodile have five sharp claws and three toes. Totodile’s eyes have red irises, and there is a dark-colored pattern around the eyes that is depicted as either dark-blue or black.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Totodile have a powerful set of jaws for a Pokémon its size. Just a playful nip can be painful, it can also bite with ice cold fangs. Like the other Template:Type2 starter Pokémon, the power of Totodile's Water-type attacks get stronger when in a pinch.

Behavior

Totodile have a habit of biting anything they see, making it unwise to turn one's back on a Totodile. Totodile also have a genuine playfulness about them, they are always ready for a good laugh. There is a tough side to Totodile though, as it can quickly react to difficult situations in a battle and bounce back with boosts of their water-type moves.

Habitat

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Water's-edge Pokémon

Totodile live close to the water. Being reptilian, they prefer tropical climates and are typically found around large rivers and ocean shores.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Due to their strong jaws and sharp teeth, it is most likely that they are a carnivorous species.

In An Egg Scramble!, Khoury's Totodile would not eat its food but Brock crushed up some Chesto Berries and Totodile would eat it.

In the anime

Totodile in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Totodile

Ash later captured a Totodile in The Totodile Duel, after battling for it with Misty. Ash's Totodile, who had a very playful personality, remained with him throughout Ash's Johto adventures, before being left in Professor Oak's lab.

Other

A Totodile that belonged to Professor Elm went missing in Don't Touch That 'dile. That Totodile found Team Rocket and chomped down on Jessie's hair. Ash and co. managed to get the Totodile back to Prof. Elm.

Another Totodile appeared in An Egg Scramble!, under the ownership of Khoury. It made subsequent appearances in A Rivalry to Gible On! and then later in Bagged Then Tagged! where it evolved into a Croconaw.

Minor appearances

Marina has a Feraligatr nicknamed Wani-Wani that evolved from a Totodile that she received from Prof. Elm in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Totodile appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

Totodile had a minor role in Arceus and the Jewel of Life alongside the other Johto starters, Chikorita and Cyndaquil.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP151 Totodile Ash's Pokédex Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon. Its highly developed jaw is so powerful, it can crush practically anything. Trainers beware: this Pokémon loves to use its teeth.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP143 Totodile Dawn's Pokédex Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon. Totodile has a habit of using its highly developed jaws to chomp on anything in sight, so Trainers beware

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Silver stole a Totodile from Professor Elm's lab.

In the TCG

Main article: Totodile (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Totodile was the only Gold/Silver/Crystal Starter to appear only as a random trophy, not in a Poké Ball.

Trophy information

Little but feisty is the best description for these Water-type Pokémon. The first thing they do when they see something move is latch onto it with their powerful jaws. Totodile was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Elm offered to Trainers in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. They evolve into Croconaw.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Totodile will sometimes come down on a rope to replace the egg on the Ruby Field in place of Aerodactyl.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful. Silver It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves. Crystal This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended. Stadium 2 Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
Generation III Ruby Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury. Sapphire Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury. Emerald Despite its small body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While it may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough strength to cause serious injury. FireRed It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves. LeafGreen Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
Generation IV Diamond It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful. Pearl It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful. Platinum It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful. HeartGold Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful. SoulSilver It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Crystal One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald One Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Bus Stop
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Randomly on the Ruby Field
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Sub Endless Level 32 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Wyvern Hill (6F-11F) Waterfall Pond (6F-10F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon End Lake (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Underground Waterways

In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Totodile cannot evolve.

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Sp. Atk: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Def: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Speed: 43		43 - 104	81 - 203
Total: 314	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.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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TCG-only Moves

• Fury Swipes

Evolution

Unevolved Totodile  Water

Level 18 →

First Evolution Croconaw  Water

Level 30 →

Second Evolution Feraligatr  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Totodile is the tallest of all the Template:Type2 starters base forms.
• Totodile, along with Turtwig, is one of two starters which evolve at level 18, the highest level for a starter Pokémon to evolve.
• Totodile is the only Pokémon to learn Dragon Claw by breeding.
• trusting the sprite images, shiny Totodile's spikes are colored red instead of blue in Emerald.

Origin

Totodile is based on a baby crocodile.

Name origin

Totodile's name is a combination of the words tot and crocodile. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 鰐の子, child of a crocodile/alligator.

In other languages

• German: Karnimani from Latin "carne" (meat) and "Manie" (Ger.: Obsession/mania)
• French: Kaiminus - From Caiman and minuscule (tiny).
• Korean: 리아코 Riako

Related articles

• Ash's Totodile
• Wani-Wani

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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