Krokorok (Pokémon)

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0551MS.png #0551: Sandile
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Krokorok (disambiguation).
Krokorok
Desert Croc Pokémon
ワルビル
Waruvile
#0552
Krokorok



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ground Dark
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Intimidate or Moxie Cacophony
Cacophony
Anger Point
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Krokorok
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Weight
73.6 lbs. 33.4 kg
Krokorok
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
123
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Krokorok
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Speed
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HP
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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HP
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0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

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.)

0551Sandile.png
Unevolved
Sandile
 Ground  Dark 

0552Krokorok.png
First evolution
Krokorok
 Ground  Dark 

0553Krookodile.png
Second evolution
Krookodile
 Ground  Dark 


In the anime

Main series

Krokorok in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Krokorok

Krokorok debuted in Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!, where he evolved from the Sunglasses Sandile that had been following Ash and his friends. He evolved 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 HZ037.

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 Pokémon Source Entry
BW020 Krokorok Ash's Pokédex 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.

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 The Blue Scroll: Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, and Masanori, under the ownership of Masanori.

In the TCG

Main article: Krokorok (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #058
Unova
B2W2: #100
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
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #044
Hoenn
#—
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.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #233
Alola
USUM: #302
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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.
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #177
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#268
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#28
Scarlet Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.
Violet Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.


Pokédex Image Krokorok SM.png Pokédex Image Krokorok SV.png Pokédex Image Krokorok SV Blueberry.png
Krokorok in the Alola Pokédex Krokorok in the Paldea Pokédex Krokorok in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Relic Castle
Black 2 White 2
Relic Castle
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Sandile
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Sandile
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Sandile
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Haina Desert
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Potbottom Desert (Wanderer)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Tera Raid Battles (4★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Savanna Biome


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: Rugged Flats
PokéPark 2
Cove Area
Conquest
Terrera, Yaksha
MD GTI
Forest of Shadows (1F-14F), Grove of Whispers (1F-9F), Freezing Pillar (1F-14F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Mt. Travail (8F-15F)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest, Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sky-High Ruins: Stage 3
Rumble World
Black Realm: Rugged Flats (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Surveillance Dunes (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Zygarde Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 346


Held items

Games Held items
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
74
71 - 138 137 - 271
Total:
351
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Power Trip Dark Physical 02020 100100% 10
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
099 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
1212 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
1515 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1818 Torment Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
2121 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10
2424 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
2727 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3232 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
3535 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
4242 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
4747 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
  • 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

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM044Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM078Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM176Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM199Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM200Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM215Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
TM222Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • 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

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PsyduckGolduckSeelDewgongWooperQuagsireBuizelFloatzelOshawottDewottSamurottSamurottFinizenPalafin
Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
SlakothVigorothSlakingZangooseLucarioLycanrocLycanrocMudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovetGreedentAnnihilape
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
TaurosTaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionTyphlosionSentretFurretDunsparceDudunsparcePhanpyStantlerWyrdeerNumelHippopotasHippowdonDeerlingSawsbuckSkiddoGogoatPassimianScorbunnyRabootCinderaceLechonkOinkologneFidoughDachsbunMaschiffMabosstiffCyclizarGreavardHoundstoneCetoddleCetitan
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
VulpixVulpixNinetalesNinetalesZoruaZoroark*
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
  • 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

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush552Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2552.png Strong: Oshawott icon.pngSnivy icon.png Weak: Pikachu icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He admires Krookodile and became roguish. He is like a big brother to Sandile.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP552.png HP: ★★ Move: Bite
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Intimidate
Ability 2: Moxie
Ability 3: Disgust
Defense:
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Sandile when its Attack is 80 or higher
Evolves into Krookodile when its Attack is 110 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Isuke, Masanori, and Yukitaka
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT552.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ground
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#463
Shuffle552.png

Astonish
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO552.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 155 Base Defense: 90
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: Sandile Candy 100
Fast Attacks: Bite, Mud-Slap
Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Crunch, Bulldoze

Evolution data

0551Sandile.png
Unevolved
Sandile
 Ground  Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 29
0552Krokorok.png
First evolution
Krokorok
 Ground  Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 40
0553Krookodile.png
Second evolution
Krookodile
 Ground  Dark 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 552.png Spr b 5b 552.png Spr 5b2 552.png Spr b 5b2 552.png
Spr 5b 552 s.png Spr b 5b 552 s.png Spr 5b2 552 s.png Spr b 5b2 552 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 552.png
Spr b 6x 552.png
Spr 6o 552.png
Spr b 6o 552.png
Spr 6x 552 s.png
Spr b 6x 552 s.png
Spr 6o 552 s.png
Spr b 6o 552 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 552.png
Spr b 7s 552.png
Spr 7s 552.png
Spr b 7s 552.png
Spr 7s 552 s.png
Spr b 7s 552 s.png
Spr 7s 552 s.png
Spr b 7s 552 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0552.png HOME0552 s.png
552MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Krokorok images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


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 Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ワルビル Waruvile From 悪い warui, evil, crocodile, and possibly gavial.
France Flag.png French Escroco From escroc and crocodile
Spain Flag.png Spanish Krokorok Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Rokkaiman From Rocker or rock and Kaiman
Italy Flag.png Italian Krokorok Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 악비르 Akbir From 악어 (鰐魚) ageo, 악 (惡) ak, evil, and villain
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 混混鱷 / 混混鳄 Hùnhun'è From 混混 hùnhùn and 鱷魚 / 鳄魚 èyú
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 混混鱷 Wahnwahnngohk From 混混 wahnwahn and 鱷魚 ngohkyùh


Related articles

External links


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