Looker's Croagunk
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Looker's Croagunk (Japanese: ハンサムのグレッグル Handsome's Gureggru) is a Pokémon owned by Looker in the anime, games, and manga.
In the manga
History
Diamond & Pearl arc
Croagunk first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V alongside its Trainer, Looker. The two interrogated two scientists who had been hired by Team Galactic to guard Lake Valor, trying to find information about the location of Team Galactic members who had disappeared from Veilstone City. Gaining no information from the two scientists, Looker decided to leave, placing Croagunk in charge of guarding the police station.
Platinum arc
Croagunk reappeared in The Final Dimensional Duel XI, helping Looker arrest Charon. Croagunk helped its Trainer chase after the other Team Galactic commanders until Looker's superior contacted him and told him to call the mission off. Looker was ordered to head to Unova and investigate the activities of the Seven Sages. Looker and Croagunk then quickly head to Unova.
Black & White arc
In Into the Quarterfinals!, Looker appeared as a participant in the Pokémon League tournament, disguised as a man named Lou Karr. Looker used Croagunk as his first Pokémon in a 3-on-3 battle against Black's Tula in the quarterfinals. Due to Croagunk not being native to the Unova region, many of the spectators were unaware of what type of Pokémon it was. Black was able to deduce that his opponent was a Fighting type, but Tula was nevertheless nailed in place and poisoned by Croagunk's poison needles, allowing Croagunk to strike him repeatedly. Black was, however, able to make a comeback by having Tula pull his airborne Electroweb down onto Croagunk with his thread, shocking Croagunk and defeating it, making Black the winner of the battle.
With their defeat, the two immediately disappeared into the stands and began to look for one of the Seven Sages. The two reviewed their data of those participating in the League and find Gray to be the most suspicious. During the final match of the tournament, Looker discovered that Gray is a member of Team Plasma and had Croagunk quickly arrest him using the International Police Arm #10, Super Hard Tight Tape. After Team Plasma's arrival, Croagunk helped support Black by attacking N's Zekrom alongside Cedric Juniper's Samurott and Leo's Deino. Despite their combined efforts Zekrom easily pushed them aside.
Black 2 & White 2 arc
After the battle against Team Plasma, Looker and Croagunk spent the next two years looking around the world for the Seven Sages. Having no success, the two return to Unova to continue their search and meet with Blake.
In Mr. Perfect, Blake had Croagunk test its skill in simulated training. Blake started Croagunk with just targets, where the Toxic Mouth Pokémon was able to hit all of the targets weak points. Blake then had Croagunk try while sand and fire flew around it, where it missed every shot, causing Blake to berate Looker. Immediately following the training, Team Plasma's Genesect began attacking Aspertia City. While Blake and his Dewott attacked the Paleozoic Pokémon, Looker and Croagunk went to secure the area.
In New Sword Player, after Blake defeated Team Plasma's Tornadus, Looker and Croagunk arrested Giallo.
In Angry Boy, Looker used Croagunk to contact Hugh and attempted to have him explain his connection to Team Plasma, but Hugh refused and ran away.
In Epilogue: Graduation Ceremony, Croagunk assisted in defeating Ghetsis's Pokémon on the Plasma Frigate. Soon after, the ship began to crash and Looker, getting a call from headquarters, failed to get onto Reshiram to escape. Right as they were about to crash, Croagunk pushed Looker towards Brav, who carried the two to safety.
Personality and characteristics
Croagunk is a powerful Pokémon, being Looker's main choice for any situation. Croagunk is highly trained, able to easily hit a Pokémon's weak spot. Croagunk is often seen with Looker, being his main partner in the International Police. Croagunk is sometimes embarrassed by its Trainer's quirks and personality. Looker and Croagunk have a close relationship, highly trusting each other.
Moves used
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In the anime
Pokémon Generations
Looker's Croagunk appeared in the Pokémon Generations episode The Magma Stone, helping Looker attack Team Galactic. Croagunk battled against the Legendary Heatran that Charon had awakened, pushing it back with powerful punches. The Toxic Mouth Pokémon then quickly subdued two Team Galactic Grunts. While Buck attempted to put the Magma Stone back in its place, Croagunk kept Heatran busy, assaulting it with multiple Mud Bomb attacks.
Moves used
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In the games
In the core series games
Pokémon Platinum
Croagunk is Looker's only known Pokémon. Croagunk does not battle with or against the player during the entirety of the game. Looker used Croagunk to get the Magma Stone from Charon at Stark Mountain.
Pokémon X and Y
In these games, it is said that Looker's Pokémon was killed, but it is not specified whether the Pokémon in question is Croagunk or a different one. The picture on his table said that Looker worn bluish and purplish color clothes, which may be a reference to Croagunk.
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Looker (Masters) → Croagunk
Croagunk pairs alongside Looker in Pokémon Masters EX.
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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Looker | #0453 | 
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Croagunk♂ |
Poison
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Psychic
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★★★★★☆EX | Sync Pair Scout | |
Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Croagunk.
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