Type matchups
Damage Krookodile takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground/Dark type, Krookodile has 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Ground/Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 117
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 92
- Total
- 519
Krookodile has a base stat total of 519, higher than 72% of Pokémon. With Attack (117) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 92 beats 75% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 95 HP, 80 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Krookodile can have the abilities Intimidate, Moxie and Anger Point.
How to beat Krookodile
Krookodile takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Water, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Zarude hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Ground and Dark moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Krookodile's Ground moves and resists its Dark moves. Virizion hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Ground and Dark moves.
Evolution
Krookodile is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Sandile → Krokorok → Krookodile), evolving from Krokorok.
Best counters to Krookodile
Frequently asked questions
What is Krookodile weak to?
As a Ground/Dark type, Krookodile takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Water, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Krookodile resistant to?
Krookodile resists Poison, Rock, Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Electric and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Krookodile?
Strong type-based picks include Zarude, Galarian Zapdos and Virizion, which hit Krookodile with super-effective attacks.