krokorok

Krokorok is a dual-type Ground/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ground / Dark

Abilities:

• Intimidate: Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle.
• Moxie: Boosts the Attack stat after knocking out an opponent.
• Anger Point (Hidden Ability): Maximizes the Attack stat if the Pokémon takes a critical hit.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, bipedal Pokémon resembling a crocodile
• Sand-colored body with dark brown stripes and a long snout
• Sharp claws and a robust tail
• Eyes covered by black, mask-like markings, giving it a bandit appearance

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers arid, desert-like environments
• Known to travel in groups, often led by a stronger member
• Burrows in sand to keep cool and avoid detection
• Displays a cunning, opportunistic nature, often lying in wait for prey

In Battle:

• Balanced physical attacker with strong offensive capabilities
• Notable moves include Crunch, Earthquake, and Outrage
• Effective against Psychic, Ghost, Electric, and Poison types
• Vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Sandile starting at level 29
• Evolves into Krookodile starting at level 40

Interesting Facts:

• Krokorok's design is influenced by both crocodiles and bandits, evident in its mask-like eye markings
• Known as the "Desert Croc Pokémon," reflecting its preferred habitat and predatory nature
• In the Pokémon anime, Ash's Krokorok was notable for its rivalry with Pikachu, before eventually joining Ash's team
• The name "Krokorok" combines "crocodile" with "rock," hinting at its rugged nature and Ground typing

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
• White-2: Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
• X: They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
• Y: The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
• Omega-Ruby: They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
• Sun: They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
• Moon: Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
• Ultra-Sun: Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
• Ultra-Moon: It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
• Sword: Krokorok has specialized eyes that enable it to see in the dark. This ability lets Krokorok hunt in the dead of night without getting lost.
• Shield: Although this Pokémon has specialized eyes that allow it to see in the dark, Krokorok won’t move much at night—the desert gets cold after sunset.

552 National

58 Original-Unova

100 Updated-Unova

67 Conquest-Gallery

44 Kalos-Coastal

233 Original-Alola

105 Original-Ulaula

302 Updated-Alola

123 Updated-Ulaula

177 Isle-Of-Armor

268 Paldea

28 Blueberry