croagunk

Croagunk is a dual-type Poison/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Poison / Fighting

Abilities:

• Anticipation: Senses an opponent's dangerous moves, alerting Croagunk if the foe has a super-effective move or OHKO moves.
• Dry Skin: Restores HP in rain and when hit by Water-type moves, but loses HP in sunshine and when hit by Fire-type moves.
• Poison Touch (Hidden Ability): May poison a target when Croagunk makes contact with it.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, bipedal Pokémon with a predominantly dark blue body.
• Features orange cheek sacs used for storing toxins.
• Has a white band across its midsection resembling a belt.
• Possesses slender arms with three fingers and black hands.
• Eyes are yellow with black pupils, giving it a somewhat mischievous appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in wetlands, swamps, and marshy areas.
• Known for its mischievous and somewhat playful demeanor.
• Uses its toxic fingers to jab opponents, injecting poison.
• Known to be somewhat solitary but can be seen in groups during the breeding season.
• Communicates with others of its kind by croaking, which can be heard echoing through its wetland habitat.

In Battle:

• Known for its ability to use a mix of Poison and Fighting-type moves.
• Signature moves include Poison Jab and Drain Punch.
• Effective against Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, and Steel types due to its dual typing.
• Vulnerable to Flying, Ground, and Psychic types.
• Often utilized for its ability to poison opponents and its versatility in absorbing Water-type attacks with Dry Skin.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Toxicroak starting at level 37.

Interesting Facts:

• Croagunk is known for its unique vocalizations, which are often depicted as a comical croaking sound.
• It became quite popular due to Brock's Croagunk in the Pokémon anime, known for its habit of using Poison Jab on him to prevent his flirtations.
• Its design is inspired by the poison dart frog, known for their bright colors and toxicity.
• In various Pokémon games, Croagunk has been seen participating in contests and shows, showcasing its playful nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
• Pearl: Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
• Platinum: It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
• Heartgold: Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
• Soulsilver: Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain.
• Black: It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
• White: It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
• Black-2: Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
• White-2: Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
• X: Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
• Y: Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
• Omega-Ruby: Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
• Sword: It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.
• Shield: Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot.
• Legends-Arceus: A poison wielder with a dastardly personality. Despite such qualities, this species is afforded a measure of popularity due to its peculiar cry and comical features.