Croconaw

#159 in the National Pokédex • Big Jaw Pokémon

Croconaw

#159 in the National Pokédex • Big Jaw Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

148

284

Defense

148

284

Sp. Atk

110

238

Sp. Def

117

247

Speed

108

236

Total

405

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Totodile

Feraligatr

Normal

Shiny

Croconaw

Big Jaw Pokémon

#159

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

25 kg (55.1 lbs)

Abilities

Torrent

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Croconaw takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Atk, 1 Def
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	142

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Water 1
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Emerald

Once its jaws clamp down on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like fishhooks, they become irremovably embedded.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Totodile #158	Level 18	Croconaw #159
Croconaw #159	Level 30	Feraligatr #160

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Start	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises the user’s ATTACK every time it is hit.
7	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises the user’s ATTACK every time it is hit.
13	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
21	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
28	Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
37	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
45	Screech	Status	-	85	40	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE.
55	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive	Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Ice Punch	Special	75	100	15	An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.