croagunk
Generation IV · #0453 — Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Croagunk is a dual-type Poison/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, recognized by its National Pokédex number 453. Known as the Toxic Mouth Pokémon, Croagunk represents a fascinating blend of amphibian characteristics and martial combat prowess, embodying both the sneaky nature of poison-type Pokémon and the aggressive tenacity of fighting-types. With a base stat total of 300, Croagunk possesses balanced offensive capabilities, sporting equal Attack and Special Attack stats of 61, though its defensive capabilities are notably lower at 40 for both Defense and Special Defense. Despite these modest base statistics, Croagunk has carved out a significant niche in Pokémon culture thanks to its distinctive appearance, memorable cry, and surprisingly versatile movepool that grants it access to a wide range of techniques beyond its typing.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
23.0kg
Category
Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Croagunk Biology & Physical Characteristics
Croagunk is a bipedal, ultramarine-blue Pokémon bearing a striking resemblance to poison dart frogs, a real-world inspiration evident in its coloration and physical structure. Standing at 0.7 meters tall and weighing 23.0 kilograms, Croagunk features distinctive yellow eyes ringed with black markings that give it an perpetually alert expression. The most notable anatomical features are its expandable orange cheek pouches, which function as poison sacs capable of producing a deeply unsettling blubbering sound used for intimidation purposes. Its fingers and toes are predominantly black, with the exception of its center digits which display a striking orange coloration—the very tips of these orange appendages contain a particularly potent poisonous secretion. A black marking encircles its upper arms and chest, with white bands adorning its torso, creating a distinctive visual contrast. Interestingly, female Croagunk display slightly higher white markings on their chests compared to males, representing one of the few sexual dimorphisms visible in the species, though both genders maintain the characteristic 50/50 gender ratio.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Croagunk Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Croagunk exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of exactly 50% male to 50% female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to breed specimens of either sex without gender-based complications. The species belongs to the Human-Like egg group, which is somewhat unusual for an amphibian-inspired Pokémon but reflects its bipedal physiology and semi-humanoid anatomical structure. When breeding, Croagunk requires 10 egg cycles to hatch, which translates to approximately 2,314 to 2,570 steps—a relatively moderate hatching period that places it in the middle range of breeding timeframes across the Pokédex. The species has a high base happiness value of 100, indicating that newly-caught or hatched Croagunk begin with notably strong bond and loyalty toward their trainers compared to most other Pokémon, making them reliable and affectionate companions from the outset. This elevated base happiness suggests that Croagunk, despite its combative nature and willingness to fight unfairly, possesses a fundamentally friendly and cooperative disposition toward humans and trained Pokémon, a characteristic that has contributed significantly to its popularity as a mascot and companion Pokémon.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
+781 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
croagunk's Evolution Chain
Croagunk Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Croagunk undergoes a single, straightforward evolution into Toxicroak upon reaching level 37, representing a significant transformation in both physical characteristics and combat capability. This evolution is not conditional upon any special items, locations, or stat conditions, making it one of the more accessible evolutionary milestones for trainers. The evolutionary line shows no Mega Evolution, regional variants, or alternate forms—Croagunk remains consistent throughout all game generations in which it appears. When Croagunk reaches the required level, it evolves into Toxicroak, a substantially more powerful Pokémon that maintains the Poison/Fighting dual-typing while significantly enhancing its physical attributes, particularly its Attack and Special Attack stats which increase to 106 each, as well as its Speed which jumps to 85. The evolution process represents a transition from a scrappy, underhanded fighter relying on surprise and deception into a more confident and physically imposing martial artist capable of engaging in more direct confrontations.
Where to Find
sinnoh route 212
sinnoh
icirrus city
unova
+9 more
unova route 8
unova
+9 more
moor of icirrus
unova
+9 more
kalos route 7
kalos
+9 more
Croagunk Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Croagunk is characterized by its unorthodox and opportunistic combat tactics, deliberately fighting unfairly by attempting to catch opponents off-guard and striking with its toxic fingers when foes are distracted—a behavioral strategy that prioritizes survival over honor. According to multiple Pokédex entries, it rarely engages in fair combat, but this pragmatic approach reflects its instinct for self-preservation rather than malice. The species utilizes its poison sacs strategically, inflating them to produce an eerie, attention-grabbing sound that both intimidates and distracts potential threats or rivals. This unusual cry and somewhat comical appearance have made Croagunk unexpectedly popular in human society, leading to its adoption as a mascot for pharmaceutical companies, a role that seems particularly fitting given that its toxic finger secretions, when properly diluted, serve as a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain. Croagunk inhabits marsh-like environments where its frog-like nature thrives, typically found in areas with abundant moisture and vegetation suitable for a Pokémon that relies on surprise tactics and mobility.
Pokedex Entries
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain.
It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.
Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot.
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.
Croagunk Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Croagunk is a portmanteau of 'croak,' the sound produced by frogs, and 'gunk,' referring to the slimy, toxic secretions that define the species. In Japanese, Croagunk is known as Gureggru, a name similarly derived from frog vocalizations and toxic associations. The design itself draws heavily from poison dart frogs, particularly in its small stature, ultramarine-blue coloration, and the emphasis on colorful, toxic skin secretions—features that serve as natural warning coloration in real poison dart frogs. The character design team implemented humanoid features such as bipedal posture, the capacity for upright fighting stances, and articulate fingers, which justify its placement in the Human-Like egg group despite its obvious amphibian inspiration. This fusion of frog biology with human-like martial prowess creates a unique aesthetic that sets Croagunk apart from other Poison-type Pokémon, while the orange cheek pouches and the contrasting black-and-white body markings provide visual distinctiveness and help players quickly identify the species. The overall design philosophy emphasizes Croagunk's dual nature as both a cunning, chemically-armed combatant and a somewhat comical, approachable creature.
Learnable Moves
Croagunk can learn 112 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| acupressure | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| belch | poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet punch | steel | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| coaching | fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| cross chop | fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| me first | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| meditate | psychic | Status | — | — | 40 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mud bomb | ground | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| poison sting | poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smelling salts | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| vacuum wave | fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| wake up slap | fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Croagunk Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battle formats, Croagunk serves primarily as a niche and situational choice rather than a meta-defining powerhouse, though its access to abilities and moves provides specific strategic applications. Croagunk's signature ability, Anticipation, alerts the player to whether an opponent carries a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move—information that can inform switch-in decisions and strategic pivoting, though this utility is somewhat limited in formats where team preview information is already available. The hidden ability Poison Touch offers a passive 30% chance to poison contact-based moves, capitalizing on Croagunk's offensive pressure, though this approach requires commitment to physical contact strategies. The Dry Skin ability provides interesting weather-based interactions, causing damage in harsh sunlight while healing in rain, and grants Water-type move absorption for healing purposes, making Croagunk particularly interesting in rain-focused team compositions. Croagunk's moveset diversity is exceptional for its base stats, granting access to Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Normal, and Grass-type moves through level-up and TM compatibility, allowing for unexpected coverage options that can catch opponents off-guard—a philosophy reflected in Croagunk's nature as an ambush predator.
Commonly Asked Questions About Croagunk
What type is Croagunk?
Croagunk is a poison and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Croagunk evolve into?
Croagunk evolves into toxicroak.
What are Croagunk's weaknesses?
Croagunk is weak to flying, ground and psychic type moves.
Where can I find Croagunk?
Croagunk can be found in sinnoh route 212 (sinnoh), icirrus city (unova) and unova route 8 (unova) and 2 other locations.
Croagunk Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Croagunk has achieved surprising cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise and fanbase, transcending its modest base statistics through sheer personality and distinctive characteristics. The species gained significant exposure through Brock's Croagunk in the animated series, where the Pokémon became recognizable for its habit of poking Brock when he acts inappropriately toward female characters, creating comedic moments that endeared the species to viewers worldwide. Beyond the anime, Croagunk's status as an official mascot for pharmaceutical companies within the Pokémon universe—a role justified by the medicinal properties of its toxic secretions—has elevated its cultural standing and association with health and wellness. The species' unusual cry and distinctly comical appearance, featuring its wide flat teeth and perpetually somewhat befuddled expression, have made it a favorite subject for fan art, memes, and community appreciation. Croagunk's willingness to fight unfairly and its reliance on sneaky tactics, while presented as survival mechanisms rather than moral failings, have resonated with players who appreciate Pokémon that operate outside traditional heroic archetypes, instead embodying pragmatic survival-of-the-fittest philosophy.
Where to Find Croagunk in Every Pokémon Game
Croagunk's availability varies significantly across the numerous Pokémon games spanning multiple generations, reflecting its introduction in Generation IV and subsequent inclusion in most mainline releases. In the original Generation IV titles Diamond and Pearl, Croagunk appears as a relatively accessible Pokémon available through normal gameplay progression, where it occupies the local Pokédex position #0129. The species maintains consistent availability through Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, establishing itself as a reliable capture option in the Sinnoh and Johto regions. In Generation V's Black and White versions, Croagunk is available in the post-game content, assigned local Pokédex number #0290 in Black 2 and White 2, ensuring players can obtain specimens after completing the main storyline. The species continues its availability streak through Generation VI's X and Y (local #0125 in Central Kalos) and maintains presence in subsequent generations through Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, and the remakes Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Most recently, Croagunk appears in both Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Scarlet and Violet, confirming its status as a consistently available Pokémon across contemporary releases, making it relatively easy for trainers to obtain and add to their teams regardless of which game generation they prefer to play.