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
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Ground Dark Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Desert Croc Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Moxie Moxie Blue-Striped ----- Anger Point Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #058 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 73.6 lbs. Imperial 33.4 kg Metric 73.6 lbs./33.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 123 Battle Exp.: 1231*
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 introduced in Generation V.

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

Biology

Physiology

Krokorok is a primarily tan-colored, bipedal crocodilian Pokémon, having a long snout as typical of crocodilians, and a thick black stripe on the bridge. Krokorok's eyes are round and sepia-colored, with a circular pattern of black around them stretching between each eye, giving the impression of an archetypal robber’s mask or a pair of glasses, with the ridges surrounding the eyes being large and protruding. Many thick black stripes are present down Krokorok's back, stretching to its pink-colored underside and encompassing its tan-colored limbs; Its tail has black spikes and black stripes running down it.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

The membrane that covers its eyes protects it from sandstorms and can detect temperature, allowing it to see in the dark.

Behavior

It lives in herds of several individuals.

Habitat

Krokorok live in deserts.

In the anime

File:Sunglasses Krokorok.png

Krokorok in the anime

Major appearances

Main article: Sunglasses Krokorok

Krokorok debuted in BW020, where it evolved from the Sandile that was following Ash and friends. It evolved while battling Ash's Pikachu.

In the TCG

Main article: Krokorok (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Uncommon Relic Castle Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 044 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 077 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 1010 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 1313 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 1616 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 1919 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 2222 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 2525 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 2828 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3232 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 3636 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 4040 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 4444 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 4848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5252 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	—	100%	20
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	20
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Mean Look	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Krokorok in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

By a prior evolution

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

Evolution

Unevolved Sandile  Ground  Dark

Level 29 →

First Evolution Krokorok  Ground  Dark

Level 40 →

Second Evolution Krookodile  Ground  Dark

Sprites

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

For other sprites and images, please see Krokorok images on 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.
• Aside from Sandstorm, Krokorok only learns Ground-type, Dark-type and Normal-type via level-up.

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 combined corruption of crocodile and rock. Its Japanese name may be a combination of warui, evil, vile, and crocodile. It could also be derived from gavial.

In other languages

• German: Rokkaiman - From rock and Kaiman.
• French: Escroco
• Korean: 악비르 Akbireu

Related articles

• Sunglasses Krokorok

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