Totodile (Pokémon)

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Totodile ワニノコ Waninoko

Artwork from HG/SS

Type Species  Water  Big Jaw Pokémon Ability Exp. at 100 Torrent 1,059,860 Pokédex National #158 Johto #007 Hoenn #313* Sinnoh #— Browser Fiore R-073 Almia R— Height Weight 2′00″ 20.9 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Blue 45 Gender ratio 87.5% male 12.5% female Egg groups Egg cycles Monster, Water 1 21 (5355 steps*) EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 66 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. II-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Totodile (Japanese: ワニノコ Waninoko) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Croconaw starting at level 18, who evolves into Feraligatr starting at level 30.

Along with Chikorita and Cyndaquil, it is one of the three starter Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee 5.1.1 Trophy information 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéthlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 Byevents 6.6.6 TCG-only Moves 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links 11 Notes

Biology

Totodile is the first form of the Feraligatr evolutionary line. Despite their small size, Totodile are very powerful, especially underwater.

Physiology

Totodile look like small blue crocodiles (similar to it's alligator-like evolved forms) with red spines. They are bipedal and have sharp claws. Their large jaws are very strong and filled with sharp teeth.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Totodile have a powerful set of jaws for a Pokémon its size. Just a playful nip can be painful, it can also bite with ice cold fangs. Like the other Water-type starter Pokémon, the power of Totodile's Water-type attacks get stronger when in a pinch.

Behavior

Totodile have a habit of biting anything they see, making it unwise to turn one's back on a Totodile. Totodile also have a genuine playfulness about them, they are always ready for a good laugh. There is a tough side to Totodile though, as it can quickly react to difficult situations in a battle and bounce back with boosts of their water-type moves.

Habitat

Totodile live close to the water. Being reptilian, they prefer tropical climates and are typically found around large rivers and ocean shores.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Due to their strong jaws and sharp teeth, it is most likely that they are a carnivorous species.

In DP143 Kazunari's Totodile would not eat its food but Brock crushed up some Blue Apricorns and Totodile would eat it.

In the anime

A Totodile that belonged to Professor Elm went missing in Don't Touch That 'dile. That Totodile found Team Rocket and chomped down on Jessie's hair. Ash and co. managed to get the Totodile back to Prof. Elm.

Ash later captured a Totodile in The Totodile Duel, after battling for it with Misty. Ash's Totodile, who had a very playful personality, remained with him throughout Ash's Johto adventures, before being left in Professor Oak's lab.

Marina has a Feraligatr nicknamed Wani-Wani that evolved from a Totodile that she received from Prof. Elm in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Totodile appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

Totodile had a minor role in Arceus and the Jewel of Life alongside the other Johto starters, Chikorita and Cyndaquil.

Another Totodile appeared in DP143, under the ownership of Kazunari. It made subsequent appearances in DP145 and then later in DP147 where it evolved into a Croconaw.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry EP151 Totodile Ash's Pokédex Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon. Its highly developed jaw is so powerful, it can crush practically anything. Trainers beware: this Pokémon loves to use its teeth. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Silver stole a Totodile from Professor Elm's lab.

In the TCG

Main article: Totodile (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Totodile was the only Gold/Silver/Crystal Starter to appear only as a random trophy, not in a Poké Ball.

Trophy information

Little but feisty is the best description for these Water-type Pokémon. The first thing they do when they see something move is latch onto it with their powerful jaws. Totodile was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Elm offered to Trainers in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. They evolve into Croconaw.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Totodile will sometimes come down on a rope to replace the egg on the Ruby Field in place of Aerodactyl.

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II	Gold	Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
	Silver	It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
	Crystal	This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended.
	Stadium 2	Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
III	Ruby	Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury.
	Sapphire	Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury.
	Emerald	Despite its small body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While it may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough strength to cause serious injury.
	FireRed	It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
	LeafGreen	Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
IV	Diamond	It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
	Pearl	It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
	Platinum	It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
	HeartGold	Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
	SoulSilver	It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Area
I	This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	One	Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
	Crystal		One	Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Trade
	Emerald		One	Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex
	FireRed	LeafGreen	None	Trade
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		One	Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
IV	Diamond	Pearl	None	Trade
	Platinum		None	Trade
	HeartGold	SoulSilver	One	Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
	Pal Park		Pond

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Bus Stop
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Randomly on the Ruby Field
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Sub Endless Level 32 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Wyvern Hill (6F-11F) Waterfall Pond (6F-10F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon End Lake (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Underground Waterways

In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Totodile can not evolve.

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50	110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 64	62 - 127	119 - 249
Sp.Atk: 44	44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp.Def: 48	47 - 110	90 - 214
Speed: 43	43 - 104	81 - 203
Total: 314   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Technique 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Grass : 2×  Electric : 2×	Steel : ½×  Fire : ½×  Water : ½×  Ice : ½×		Normal : 1×  Fighting : 1×  Flying : 1×  Poison : 1×  Ground : 1×  Rock : 1×  Bug : 1×  Ghost : 1×  Psychic : 1×  Dragon : 1×  Dark : 1×

Learnset

Totodile is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Start Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ Start Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 6 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 8 Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20 Cool 0 13 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 15 Scary Face Normal Status — 90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 20 Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 95% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 22 ThrashDP Normal Physical 90 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 22 FlailPtHGSS Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 27 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 29 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 34 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Smart 2 ♥♥ 36 Aqua TailDP Water Physical 90 90% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 36 ThrashPtHGSS Normal Physical 90 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 41 SuperpowerDP Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 41 Aqua TailPtHGSS Water Physical 90 90% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 43 Hydro PumpDP Water Special 120 80% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ 43 SuperpowerPtHGSS Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 48 Hydro PumpPtHGSS Water Special 120 80% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM07 Hail Ice Status — —% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 95 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120 70% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1 ♥ TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0 TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM56 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 Tough 1 ♥ TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 30 Beauty 0 TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥ HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ HM03 Surf Water Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ HM05 WhirlpoolHGSS Water Special 15 70% 15 Beauty 0 HM07 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard Cubone, Marowak Lapras Omanyte, Omastar Kabuto, Kabutops Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Wooper, Quagsire Corsola Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Corphish, Crawdaunt Relicanth Cranidos, Rampardos Shieldon, Bastiodon AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ Seel, Dewgong Kabuto, Kabutops Marill, Azumarill Empoleon Buizel, Floatzel Aqua JetHGSS Water Physical 40 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior Snorlax Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile Exploud Corphish, Crawdaunt Walrein Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra Floatzel Garchomp Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard Dragonite Feraligatr Tyranitar Sceptile Aggron Gible, Gabite, Garchomp Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra Lapras Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20 Cool 0 Delibird Abomasnow Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard Aron, Lairon, Aggron Prinplup, Empoleon Gible, Gabite, Garchomp Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Cool 2 ♥♥ Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Wooper, Quagsire Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Relicanth Shellos, Gastrodon Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ Psyduck, Golduck Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed Seel, Dewgong Mantine Lombre, Ludicolo Wingull, Pelipper Surskit, Masquerain Milotic Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon Bidoof, Bibarel Buizel, Floatzel Water Sport Water Status — —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal D P Pt HG SS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10 Beauty 1 ♥ D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Byevents

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Obtained in Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

TCG-only Moves

• Fury Swipes

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 11.4%	Friend Area: Rub-a-Dub River
Phrases
51%-100% HP	Can I bite? Can I really bite?
26%-50% HP	Oh, sheesh. I only have half my HP left.
1%-25% HP	I'm fainting... I don't have the power to bite...
Level Up	I did it! I leveled up!
Partner Phrases
51%-100% HP	Let's give it our best shot, <name>!
26%-50% HP	Ouch... I'm starting to hurt.
1%-25% HP	I can't take much more... I need help, <name>...
Level Up	Yeah! Leveled!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water	Loops: 4	Minimum Experience: 18
Poké Assist: ( Water )	Field Move: (Soak ×1)	Maximum Experience: 28
"Totodile powerfully spits blobs of water. It may squirt them in succession."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 8.2%	IQ Group: E

Evolution

Unevolved Totodile  Water

Level 18 →

First evolution Croconaw  Water

Level 30 →

Second evolution Feraligatr  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
			File:Spr 3e 158 s.gif
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Totodile images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Totodile is the tallest of all the Water-type starters base forms.
• Totodile, along with Turtwig, is one of two starters which evolve at level 18, the highest level for a starter Pokémon to evolve.
• Totodile is the only Pokémon to learn Dragon Claw by breeding.

Origin

Totodile is based on a baby crocodile.

Name origin

Totodile's name is a combination of the words tot and crocodile. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 鰐の子, child of a crocodile/alligator.

In other languages

• German: Karnimani
• French: Kaiminus - From Caiman and minuscule (tiny).
• Korean: 리아코 Riako

Related articles

• Ash's Totodile
• Wani-Wani

External links

• Croc!, the fanlisting for Totodile.

Notes

Starter Pokémon Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Bulbasaur • Charmander • Squirtle Chikorita • Cyndaquil • Totodile Treecko • Torchic • Mudkip Turtwig • Chimchar • Piplup Yellow Colosseum/XD Ranger series Rumble Pikachu (player) • Eevee (rival) Espeon + Umbreon (Col) Eevee → Any Eeveelution (XD) Plusle • Minun Starly • Pachirisu • Munchlax Rattata Mystery Dungeon series Bulbasaur • Charmander • Squirtle • Pikachu • Meowth • Psyduck • Growlithe • Vulpix • Machop • Cubone • Eevee Chikorita • Cyndaquil • Totodile • Wooper • Pichu • Togepi • Mareep • Teddiursa • Phanpy • Elekid • Treecko • Torchic • Mudkip Azurill • Skitty • Wynaut • Turtwig • Chimchar • Piplup • Shinx • Pachirisu • Buneary • Munchlax • Riolu

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