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Krokorok (Japanese: ワルビル, HepburnWarubiru) (KRAHK-oh-rahk[1]) is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

It is a bipedal crocodile-like Pokémon that is similar in many ways to its pre-evolution. Its body is the same shade of tan; it has a pink belly, with black striping showing through. It has become a biped, unlike its quadrupedal pre-evolution. Its tail is longer, and there are spikes along its spine. Its nostrils are more proportioned to the rest of the face than its pre-evolution, and its hind claws are now white. It has three clawed toes on each leg, and its teeth are more prominent, even when the mouth is closed. Its arms are less muscular now, presumably due to walking on only its back legs.

Behavior[]

They seek out groups of five to seven members for aid in hunting and protection. These groups are led by females, who delegate hunting to males. They are nocturnal predators, though they are known to wander about during the day as well if they have not eaten for a while. As reptiles, though, they despise the cold, and will bury deep into the desert sand, where the day's heat is retained, on particularly chilly nights instead of hunting.

The black membranes covering their eyes develop a new function upon evolution; not only do they protect them from sandstorms and light though because they are rarely active in the day, this is hardly ever a factor. But they also grant Krokorok with infrared vision. This makes them superb hunters, even in the darkness of desert nights, as they can detect prey by their infrared signatures rather than by sight alone. Using their heat-sensitive eyes to locate unwary victims, packs can easily surround and corner their prey before their targets even notice. They will bury extra food in the sand as an emergency cache in case they fail to hunt down a meal in the future.

Because their masks vaguely resemble those of criminals, Krokorok are often portrayed as malicious in popular culture. In reality, though, Krokorok are not particularly sinister Pokémon despite how they are often depicted.

Evolution[]

Krokorok is the evolved form of Sandile as of level 29. Krokorok evolves into Krookodile at level 40.

Game Info[]

Game Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Relic Castle Uncommon
Black 2 and White 2 Relic Castle Uncommon

Pokédex Entries[]

  • Black

    They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.

  • White

    The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings, even in darkness.

  • Black 2

    Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.

  • White 2

    Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.

  • X

    They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.

  • Y

    The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.

  • Omega Ruby

    They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.

  • Sun

    They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.

  • Moon

    Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.

  • Ultra Sun

    Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.

  • Ultra Moon

    It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.

  • Sword

    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.

  • Shield

    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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
82
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
45
Speed
74
Total
351

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
4 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
7 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
10 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
13 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
16 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
19 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
22 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
25 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
28 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
32 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
36 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
40 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
44 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
48 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
52 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 3 ♥
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
4 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
7 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
10 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
13 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
16 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
19 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3 0 ♥
22 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
25 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
28 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
32 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
36 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
40 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
44 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
48 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
52 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
4 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
7 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
10 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
13 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
16 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
19 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
22 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
25 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
28 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
32 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
36 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
40 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
44 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
48 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
52 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Krokorok can learn, refer to Sandile.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Low Kick USUM 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Low Kick ORAS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Low Kick  100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Ash Krokorok

Ash's Krokorok.

A Krokorok first appeared in "Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!" after the Sunglasses Sandile, appearing in "A Sandile Gusher of Change!" and "Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!". evolved into a Krokorok during a battle with Ash's Pikachu. It was later captured by Ash in "Battling the Bully!" and has been become a core member of his team.

Clay, the Gym Leader of Driftveil, uses a Krokorok in his gym battles. Ash fought this Krokorok with his Oshawott and won.

Trivia[]

  • Krokorok was first revealed in the United States (along with many other non-released Pokémon) through pictures leaked onto Serebii.net by Japanese players who received their copies of Black and White early.
  • No other Pokémon has same type matchup of Ground/Dark-type except for Krokorok, it's pre-evolution and it's evolution.

Origin[]

Krokorok's design appears to be based on both that of a crocodile, and possibly the on the Baryonyx, a dinosaur that resembles a crocodile. More specifically, this Pokémon is likely based on a Nile crocodile or a literal interpretation of the mugger crocodile, an actual species of crocodile. Its stripes and black eye markings make it resemble a burglar, with its eye markings resembling an eye mask. It may also be based on Sobek, an ancient Egyptian deity associated with thievery.

Etymology[]

Krokorok comes from crocodile and rock.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 196. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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