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#0553 Krookodile

Krookodile artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GroundDark
Abilities
IntimidateLowers the foe’s Attack when it enters battle.MoxieRaises Attack when it knocks out a foe.
Hidden ability
Anger PointMaxes Attack upon taking a critical hit.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
3 Attack
Wild held item
Black Glasses
Krookodile’s base stats
HP95
Attack117
Defense80
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def80 (official 70)
Speed92
Total529Official games: 519, +10 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Krookodile in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Victory Road, 5010%

Evolution

Evolves from Krokorok at Lv 40.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Krookodile’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Power TripDarkPhysical2010010The user boasts as it attacks. The more its stats are raised, the stronger it is.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1Sand AttackGroundStatus—10015Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15The user sharpens its claws. Raises its Attack and accuracy by 1 stage.
9Sand TombGroundPhysical358515The user whips up a harsh sandstorm. The foe takes damage for 2 to 5 turns and can’t escape.
12Scary FaceNormalStatus—10010The user frightens the foe with a scary face. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
15BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
18TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
21DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
24SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
27CrunchDarkPhysical8010015The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage.
32SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
35Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.
44EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
51ThrashNormalPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however.
58OutrageDragonPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Krookodile can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM41TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM97Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM99Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM115High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510Attacks the target with tremendous force.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
TM130Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010Hurls scorching sand at the target. May burn the target.

Move tutors

Moves Krookodile can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3

Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat

Cianwood City

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

EndeavorNormalPhysicalvar.1005An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Olivine City · Cost: Heavy Ball ×1

Requirements: Route 38 → Olivine City: small extras

Olivine City

Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.

Mt. Moon · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

Mt. Moon

OutrageDragonPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused.
SnarlDarkSpecial559515The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk.
Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515The user bites with electrified fangs. 10% chance to paralyze the foe or make it flinch.

Vermilion City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Vermilion City

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