krookodile

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

Type: Ground / Dark

Abilities:

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

Physical Characteristics:

• Krookodile resembles a large crocodile with a rugged, bipedal stance.
• It has a crimson body with black striping reminiscent of a bandit's mask.
• Its snout is long and narrow, filled with sharp teeth, and its eyes are fierce and menacing.
• The tail is thick and powerful, providing balance and strength.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in deserts and arid regions, Krookodile is adept at navigating sandy terrains.
• Known for its aggressive nature, it often lurks beneath the sand to ambush prey or trespassers.
• Krookodile is highly territorial and uses its keen vision to track targets from afar.
• Despite its solitary hunting habits, it can form packs in areas with abundant prey.

In Battle:

• Krookodile is a versatile physical attacker known for its powerful Ground and Dark-type moves.
• Signature moves include Earthquake and Crunch, offering excellent type coverage.
• Its Moxie ability can turn it into a formidable sweeper if it starts knocking out opponents.
• Strong against Psychic, Ghost, Fire, and Electric types, but weak against Water, Ice, and Fighting types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Krokorok starting at level 40.
• Krokorok itself evolves from Sandile starting at level 29.

Interesting Facts:

• Krookodile's design is inspired by crocodiles and bandits, reflecting its aggressive and stealthy nature.
• Its powerful jaws can crush through boulders, making it a feared predator in its natural habitat.
• Krookodile has been featured prominently in the Pokémon anime, often showcasing its fierce battling skills.
• The name "Krookodile" is a play on "crook" and "crocodile," emphasizing its rogue-like characteristics.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.
• White: It can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars.
• Black-2: Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
• White-2: Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
• X: Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
• Y: They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.
• Omega-Ruby: Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.
• Alpha-Sapphire: They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.
• Sun: Its unique faculty of sight can detect small prey more than 30 miles away, even in the midst of a sandstorm.
• Moon: After clamping down with its powerful jaws, it twists its body around to rip its prey in half.
• Ultra-Sun: When it spots prey, even at a distance of over 30 miles, it swims through the desert as if it were water, then jumps out and chomps them.
• Ultra-Moon: It conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear.
• Sword: This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile’s mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all.
• Shield: While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.

553 National

59 Original-Unova

101 Updated-Unova

68 Conquest-Gallery

45 Kalos-Coastal

234 Original-Alola

106 Original-Ulaula

303 Updated-Alola

124 Updated-Ulaula

178 Isle-Of-Armor

269 Paldea

29 Blueberry