krokorok
Generation V · #0552 — Desert Croc Pokémon
Krokorok is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, occupying the middle stage of the Sandile evolution line. Known officially as the Desert Croc Pokémon, Krokorok serves as a formidable intermediate evolution with a National Pokédex number of #552. This reptilian predator evolves from Sandile at level 29 and continues its growth into the powerful Krookodile upon reaching level 40. With a total base stat of 351, Krokorok demonstrates a lean physique optimized for desert hunting, weighing merely 33.4 kilograms and standing at 1.0 meter in height. The species carries a base happiness value of 70 and exhibits a medium-slow growth rate, making it a patient investment for trainers committed to nurturing it toward its final evolution.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
33.4kg
Category
Desert Croc Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Krokorok Biology & Physical Characteristics
Krokorok is a quadrupedal reptile with a distinctive tan body, pink underside, and sleek black back adorned with six prominent black stripes running along its form—positioned at the shoulders, midsection, hips, and across its tail. Each stripe is crowned with a triangular spike, creating a formidable silhouette along its spine. Its structure reveals thick, muscular legs equipped with three white claws on each foot, while its arms remain relatively short and thin, banded at the elbow with black markings and displaying three-clawed hands. The Pokémon's most striking feature is its head: an elongated, ovoid shape with a substantial snout, large nostrils, and small eyes encircled by a thick black membrane. Two front and rear teeth protrude visibly from its lower jaw, while a black stripe adorns the bridge of its snout. The protective membrane surrounding its eyes serves a dual function as both a shield against abrasive sandstorms and a thermal sensor, allowing Krokorok to detect the heat signatures of objects around it—a critical adaptation for a nocturnal desert predator.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Krokorok Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Krokorok maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of fifty percent male and fifty percent female, offering equal breeding opportunities regardless of which specimen a trainer possesses. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, the most common breeding classification that encompasses numerous terrestrial and quadrupedal Pokémon, allowing Krokorok to breed with a wide variety of compatible species. The incubation period for Krokorok eggs spans 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel, making it a moderately fast-hatching species compared to legendary or pseudo-legendary lines. A notable behavioral detail emerges from Pokédex entries describing group dynamics in wild populations: female Krokorok frequently serve as group leaders, directing males in food-gathering activities. This suggests a matriarchal social structure uncommon among reptilian Pokémon, potentially indicating complex behavioral inheritance in breeding populations. Trainers breeding Krokorok should note the species' base friendship value of 70 (reduced to 50 in later generations), indicating a moderately approachable temperament that increases through regular interaction and care.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
black-glasses
type-enhancement
Held: Dark-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
black-glasses
type-enhancement
Held: Dark-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
black-glasses
type-enhancement
Held: Dark-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
black-glasses
type-enhancement
Held: Dark-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
+766 more TMs/HMs
krokorok's Evolution Chain
Krokorok Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Krokorok represents the intermediate evolutionary stage within the Sandile line, evolving from Sandile starting at level 29 and serving as the bridge to the formidable Krookodile. The evolution from Sandile to Krokorok marks a significant power spike, with Krokorok gaining improved stats—particularly in Attack, rising from Sandile's 48 to a respectable 82, and Speed, increasing from 65 to 74. These statistical improvements reflect Krokorok's greater predatory prowess and increased agility as it matures. The progression toward Krookodile requires an additional 11 levels of training, at which point Krokorok's Attack reaches a dominant 117 and Speed climbs to 92, completing a formidable offensive sweeper line. Unlike Pokémon with Mega Evolutions, Krokorok does not possess a Mega Form, remaining a standard evolutionary link. However, the line's progression demonstrates the careful stat distribution optimization that Ground/Dark types receive, building from Sandile's balanced foundation through Krokorok's offense-oriented middle stage to Krookodile's apex predator design.
Where to Find
relic castle
unova
+23 more
haina desert
alola
+1 more
Krokorok Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Krokorok inhabits the arid deserts of the Pokémon world, naturally preferring to live in small, organized groups rather than in solitude, as documented across multiple Pokédex entries. The species has developed sophisticated hunting strategies that exploit its exceptional night vision, enabling it to pursue prey under the cover of darkness without losing orientation. According to Pokédex data, particularly from the Sun and Moon entries, female Krokorok often assume leadership roles within their groups, delegating males to gather food for the collective. The species demonstrates behavioral adaptations to extreme temperature variations; Pokédex entries from Ultra Sun reveal that Krokorok deeply dislikes cold conditions and actively burrows deep into desert sands during nights when temperatures drop significantly. Additionally, Krokorok exhibits cunning survival strategies by caching portions of its prey beneath the sand, creating emergency food reserves for periods when active hunting proves unsuccessful. This combination of social structure, intelligent foraging behavior, and environmental adaptation makes Krokorok a sophisticated desert dweller.
Pokedex Entries
They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
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.
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.
Krokorok Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Krokorok's name derives from a straightforward linguistic combination, with "krok" referencing crocodiles and "orok" suggesting a dull or sinister quality, reflected in its Japanese name Waruvile (ワルビル)—constructed from "warui" (悪い, meaning bad or evil) and "wani" (鰐, the Japanese word for crocodile). This nomenclature perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's character as a morally unaligned desert predator. The design philosophy emphasizes the transition between Sandile's juvenile form and Krookodile's fully matured state, with Krokorok exhibiting noticeably larger proportions and more pronounced physical features than its predecessor. The distinctive black stripes with triangular dorsal spikes create a visually intimidating appearance that communicates the species' predatory nature, while the thermal-sensing eye membrane represents cutting-edge biological engineering adapted for nocturnal hunting. The color palette—tan body with pink underside and black markings—echoes traditional crocodilian coloration while maintaining the Ground/Dark aesthetic through its darker upper portions. This balance between realistic reptilian inspiration and fantastical Pokémon design makes Krokorok visually distinctive within its generation.
Learnable Moves
Krokorok can learn 92 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| power trip | dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 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 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Krokorok Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Krokorok occupies an interesting position as a middle-stage evolution often overlooked in favor of its fully-evolved form, Krookodile, which boasts significantly superior stats. Krokorok's Attack stat of 82 and Speed stat of 74 provide a reasonable offensive foundation, particularly when considering its typing advantages against numerous threats. The species gains access to three distinct abilities that cater to different competitive strategies: Intimidate, which immediately reduces an opponent's Attack upon entry, providing defensive utility; Moxie, which rewards aggressive play by boosting Krokorok's Attack after each knockout; and the hidden ability Anger Point, a high-risk, high-reward option that maximizes Attack when struck by a critical hit. Krokorok learns essential coverage moves including Stone Edge, Crunch, and Earthquake through level-up training, though its relatively low Special Attack and Defense stats of 45 each limit its defensive utility and special attacking capability. While Krokorok rarely appears in high-level competitive environments due to its middling total base stat of 351, it remains a viable choice for themed teams, casual competitive play, and mid-tier tournament environments where full-team preparation depth matters less than raw competitive advantage.
Commonly Asked Questions About Krokorok
What type is Krokorok?
Krokorok is a ground and dark type Pokemon.
What does Krokorok evolve into?
Krokorok evolves into krookodile.
What are Krokorok's weaknesses?
Krokorok is weak to fighting, bug, water, grass, ice and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Krokorok?
Krokorok can be found in relic castle (unova) and haina desert (alola).
Krokorok Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Krokorok achieved notable cultural recognition primarily through its appearance as Ash Ketchum's signature Pokémon during his travels through the Unova region in the main anime series. The memorable relationship between Ash and his Krokorok, which evolved from a previously captured Sandile, provided substantial screen time and character development that resonated with viewers of the Black and White anime seasons. This prominent anime presence elevated Krokorok's visibility beyond typical mid-stage evolution recognition, establishing it as a recognizable member of Generation V's roster among casual fans. The species' design aesthetic—combining reptilian predatory appeal with an intimidating dark-type appearance—has also contributed to its modest fan appreciation, particularly among trainers who favor ground-type specialists. While Krokorok has not achieved the iconic status of legendary or pseudo-legendary Pokémon, its introduction in Generation V marked part of the franchise's expansion into African and South Asian-inspired desert environments, contributing to the broader cultural conversation about Pokémon game design evolution. Trading Card Game representations and merchandise releases have maintained Krokorok's consistent presence in the wider Pokémon commercial ecosystem, ensuring its continued relevance across multiple media formats.
Where to Find Krokorok in Every Pokémon Game
Krokorok's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon game generations and versions, reflecting shifts in regional dex composition and game design philosophies. In the original Black and White games, Krokorok appears relatively early in the Unova Pokédex as entry #58, accessible to trainers through wild encounters with its pre-evolution Sandile in desert terrain or through catching Sandile and training it to level 29. Subsequent generations have included Krokorok in various regional dexes: it appears as entry #100 in Black 2 and White 2, number #44 in the Coastal Kalos dex of X and Y, and inclusion in the Alola dex for Sun and Moon games. More recently, Krokorok has been featured in Scarlet and Violet with Pokédex entry #268, as well as returning to the Isle of Armor and Indigo Disk DLC content for Sword and Shield. The species' availability in multiple game generations, combined with the ease of obtaining its pre-evolution Sandile in many desert environments, makes Krokorok relatively accessible for players seeking to complete their collections. However, availability remains generation-dependent, requiring trainers to consult specific game guides for precise encounter locations and optimal catching methods based on their chosen Pokémon game.