Totodile (Japanese: ワニノコ Waninoko) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Croconaw starting at level 18, which evolves into Feraligatr starting at level 30.
Along with Chikorita and Cyndaquil, Totodile is one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.
Biology
Totodile resembles a bipedal, blue crocodile with red spines on its back and tail. The spine on its back is larger with additional ridges. Totodile's head is large, with ridges above its eyes. 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. On its chest is a yellow, somewhat V-shaped pattern that extends to its arms with a line bisecting the pattern. Totodile has five sharp claws and three toes. Its eyes are red and surrounded by a dark blue or black pattern. Totodile tends to be playful by nature, and has a habit of biting anything it sees, including its Trainer. In the wild, Totodile prefers to live along the edges of bodies of water.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash 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 while leaving for Hoenn.
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.
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 his friends managed to get the Totodile back to Professor Elm.
Totodile had a role in Arceus and the Jewel of Life when it used Water Gun to help Pichu get the jail key so it could free Damos.
A Totodile also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
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!.
A Totodile appeared as a plush toy in A Jolting Switcheroo!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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EP151
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Totodile
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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DP143
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Totodile
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon. Totodile has a habit of using its highly developed jaws to chomp on anything in sight, so Trainers beware.
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In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
In Magical Pokémon Journey, Pikachu and Clefairy meet a Totodile in The Happiness Clover. Totodile tricks Pikachu and Clefairy into finding him a four-leaf clover, though in the end he admits to tricking them and they become friends.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Silver's Totodile
In Pokémon Adventures, Silver stole a Totodile from Professor Elm's lab in Sneasel Sneak Attack which said Totodile first appeared in Murkrow Row. It was then able to evolve into Croconaw after destroying a built-in iron ball trap with Exbo's help, but being left in a coma after his Trainer and Gold's defeat against the Masked Man left it unable to evolve until the fight with an outraged Lugia enticed all three of the Johto starter Pokémon to evolve. With its increased strength and Surf ability, it is the major mainstay of Silver's team.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga, an adaptation of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, the main character is a Totodile, who teams up with Chimchar to form Team Blaze.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
- Main article: Gold's Totodile
In The Golden Boys, Gold starts with a Totodile that later evolves into a Croconaw.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Silver has a Totodile which he received it from Professor Oak in Welcome Back, Clefairy!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Totodile (TCG)
Other appearances
Totodile was the only Generation II starter Pokémon to appear only as a random trophy, not in a Poké Ball.
Melee 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.
Brawl trophy information
"A Big Jaw Pokémon. This alligator-like Pokémon stands on two legs. It has a small body but an impressive jaw that boasts potent bite power. It can do serious damage to someone even if it's just playing. Its tendency to chomp down on anything that moves in front of it means Trainers have to be extra cautious around it. When it levels up, it evolves into Croconaw."
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
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Silver
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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Crystal
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This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended.
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Stadium 2
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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LeafGreen
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
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SoulSilver
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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Generation V
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Black
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It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
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White
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Black 2
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It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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Its powerful, well-developed jaws are capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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44
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44 - 105
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83 - 205
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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Total: 314
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Totodile
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Totodile
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Totodile
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Totodile
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Totodile 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 Totodile in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Totodile
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Totodile
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Totodile can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Totodile cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Totodile
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Totodile
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
- Totodile is the tallest and heaviest unevolved Water-type starter Pokémon.
Origin
Totodile is based on a baby crocodilian.
Name origin
Totodile is a combination of tot and crocodile.
Waninoko can be taken to mean 鰐の子 (child of a crocodile/alligator).
In other languages
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More languages
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Thai
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วานิโนโกะ Waninoko
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Same as Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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