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Krookodile in Pokémon X & Y

#553 in the X and Y Pokédex • Intimidation Pokémon

Krookodile in the National Pokédex
Krookodile sprite

Normal

Shiny Krookodile sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes.

Pokémon Y

They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile.

Pokémon details

Types

GroundDark

Category

Intimidation Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

96.3 kg (212.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0553

Krookodile in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

95

300

394

Attack

117

215

366

Defense

80

148

284

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

70

130

262

Speed

92

170

311

Total

519

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.

Type-only matchups for Krookodile, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Coastal Kalos #45
EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
234

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sandile

Sandile

#551

Level 29

Krokorok

Krokorok

#552

Krokorok

Krokorok

#552

Level 40

Krookodile

Krookodile

#553

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartSand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

Ground-10015
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartRage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
StartOutrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010
4Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
7Sand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

Ground-10015
10Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
13Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
16Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
19Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
22Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
25Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
28Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
32Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
36Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
42Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015
48Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
54Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
60Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM47Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM63Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Dragon Tail

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Dragon609010
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM97Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Sandile — breeding

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Sandile — breeding

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Sandile — breeding

Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515

Sandile — breeding

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Sandile — breeding

Me First

The user cuts ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.

Normal--20

Sandile — breeding

Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5

Sandile — breeding

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Sandile — breeding

Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Normal908520

Sandile — breeding

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Sandile — level up (level 46)

Thunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric659515

Sandile — breeding

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Sandile — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Normal908520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric659515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Anger Point(Hidden Ability)

Maxes the Attack stat after the Pokémon takes a critical hit.

Raises Attack to +6 stages when directly struck by a critical hit.

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