Krokorok (Japanese: ワルビル Waruvile) is a dual-type Ground/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Sandile starting at level 29 and evolves into Krookodile starting at level 40.
Biology
Krokorok is a reptilian Pokémon with a mostly tan body, pink stomach, black back, and long tail. It is classified as a quadruped, though it is more often seen on two legs. It has six thick, black stripes on its body: one at shoulder level, one around its midsection, one around its hips, and three on its tail. Each stripe is topped with a triangular spike on its back. The stripes around its midsection cross two spikes, one on each side of its back. Its arms are short and thin, with a black band around them at the elbow. Each hand contains three short fingers, each with a white claw. Its legs are thick with a band around each ankle, and a stripe above the knee that does not wrap around. Its flat feet each have three white claws. Krokorok's head is ovoid with a long snout, and small eyes surrounded by a thick black membrane. Two of its front and rear teeth are visible overlapping its lower jaw. A black stripe sits on the bridge of the snout just behind its large nostrils.
Krokorok prefers to live in the desert, usually in small groups. The black membrane surrounding its eyes protects them from sandstorms and acts as a thermal detector. This allows Krokorok to see the temperature of different objects, which also gives it exceptional night vision. This enables it to hunt in the dead of night without getting lost. However, it never moves much during the night. A group of Krokorok usually consists of a few individuals. The group is led by a female Krokorok while the males gather food. Krokorok dislikes feeling cold, so it burrows into the desert sand at night. It tends to bury its prey in the sand to preserve them in the event of an unsuccessful hunt.
Evolution
Krokorok evolves from Sandile and evolves into Krookodile.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #058
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Unova B2 W2 : #100
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Black
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They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
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White
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The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
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Black 2
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Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #044
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Hoenn #—
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X
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They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
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Y
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The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
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Omega Ruby
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They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms.
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Alpha Sapphire
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The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #233
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Alola US UM : #302
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.
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Moon
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Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
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Ultra Sun
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Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.
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Ultra Moon
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It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #177
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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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.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #268
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #28
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Scarlet
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Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
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Violet
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Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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74
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71 - 138
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137 - 271
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Total: 351
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Krokorok
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Krokorok
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krokorok
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krokorok
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Attack: 72
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Base Defense: 46
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Krokorok debuted in Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!, where he evolved from the Sunglasses Sandile that had been following Ash and his friends while battling Ash's Pikachu. Ash later caught him in Battling the Bully!. Later, in Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!, he evolved into a Krookodile.
Other
In Battling the King of the Mines!, Clay used a Krokorok in his Gym battle against Ash; it battled Oshawott, but lost to its Razor Shell.
Four Krokorok appeared in Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!, helping a mother Krookodile take care of a group of baby Sandile.
Minor appearances
A Krokorok appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.
A Trainer's Krokorok appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Krokorok competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
In Securing the Future!, five Trainers' Krokorok joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Krokorok appeared in Trial on a Golden Scale! under the ownership of one of Nito’s henchmen.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Entry
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BW020
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Krokorok
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Ash's Pokédex
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Krokorok, the Desert Croc Pokémon, and the evolved form of Sandile. The special membrane that covers Krokorok's eyes detects heat, which allows it to see in the dark.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Uprising, Team Plasma Grunts used multiple Krokorok to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Krokorok appeared in Justice Trainer Shin Appears!, under the ownership of Togari. It was used in Togari's first battle against Shin, who was rescuing a girl's Cottonee from him.
A Krokorok appeared in The King's Identity...!!.
Pokémon Adventures
A Krokorok appeared in a fantasy in Letting Go.
In Defeating Stoutland, Clay's Krokorok was guarding the Dark Stone along with Clay's other Pokémon.
A Trainer's Krokorok appeared in Drawing Bridges.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Krokorok appeared in PNA5, under the ownership of Masanori.
In the TCG
- Main article: Krokorok (TCG)
Trivia
- Krokorok is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 351.
- Almost all of Krokorok's stats are ten points higher than Sandile's stats; the only exception is Speed, which is just higher by 9 points.
Origin
Krokorok seems to be based on a crocodile, more specifically a slender-snouted crocodile and the nile crocodile. It could also be based on the Baryonyx, a fish-eating, slender-snouted dinosaur which heavily resembled a crocodilian. Its eyes, pose, and stripes make it appear to be a criminal, which is supported by its Dark type. It could also be a reference to Sobek, a half-crocodile deity also associated with violence and even robbery.
Name origin
Krokorok may be a combination of crocodile, rock, and crook.
Waruvile may be a combination of 悪い warui (bad/evil/sinful), evil, crocodile, and possibly gavial.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ワルビル Waruvile
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From 悪い warui, evil, crocodile, and possibly gavial.
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French
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Escroco
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From escroc and crocodile
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Spanish
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Krokorok
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Same as English name
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German
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Rokkaiman
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From Rocker or rock and Kaiman
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Italian
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Krokorok
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Same as English name
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Korean
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악비르 Akbir
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From 악어 (鰐魚) ageo, 악 (惡) ak, evil, and villain
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Mandarin Chinese
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混混鱷 / 混混鳄 Hùnhun'è
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From 混混 hùnhùn and 鱷魚 / 鳄魚 èyú
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Cantonese Chinese
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混混鱷 Wahnwahnngohk
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From 混混 wahnwahn and 鱷魚 ngohkyùh
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More languages
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Hindi
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अड़ियाल Ariyaal
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From अड़ियल aṛiyal
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Russian
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Крокорок Krokorok
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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วารุวิล Waruwin
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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