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Krookodile

Krookodile: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

GROUNDDARK
HP
95
Atk
117
Def
80
SpA
65
SpD
70
Spe
92
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • GRASS2x
  • ICE2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical21.7%
  2. Knock OffDARKPhysical19.6%
  3. High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical15.2%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus15.2%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

Best Krookodile Moves

  • #1

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    21.74%
  • #2

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    19.57%
  • #3

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    15.22%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    15.22%
  • #5

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    10.87%
  • #6

    Crunch

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    6.52%
  • #7

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    4.35%
  • #8

    Stomping Tantrum

    GROPhysical75 BP

    Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

    2.17%
  • #9

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    2.17%
  • #10

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    2.17%

Best Krookodile Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Krookodile Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    91.67%
  • #2

    Moxie

    When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.

    8.33%

Best Krookodile Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    41.67%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    16.67%
  • #3
    Soft Sand

    Soft Sand

    Raises the power of Ground-type moves.

    16.67%
  • #4
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    16.67%
  • #5
    Black Glasses

    Black Glasses

    Raises the power of Dark-type moves. Note: Formatted as BlackGlasses prior to Generation VI .

    8.33%

Best Krookodile Teammates

  • #1
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
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    16.67%
  • #2
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    12.50%
  • #3
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    12.50%
  • #4
    clefableClefable
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #5
    noivernNoivern
    FLYDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #6
    rotom-heatRotom-heat
    ELEFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #7
    tsareenaTsareena
    GRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #8
    manectricManectric
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #9
    lopunnyLopunny
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #10
    talonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%

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LopunnyNinetalesDragoniteKrookodileVictreebel MegaGardevoir
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VolcaronaLucario MegaBasculegion-MKrookodileClefableRotom-Mow
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Blastoise MegaPolitoedNoivernTsareenaKrookodileRotom-Heat
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PolitoedDragoniteAzumarillDecidueye-HisuiKrookodileManectric
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LopunnyVolcaronaTsareenaPrimarinaKrookodileDragonite
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FeraligatrVolcaronaHydreigonKrookodileCofagrigusPolitoed
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Glimmora MegaNoivernKrookodileTinkatonRotom-HeatGallade Mega
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TorterraOranguruKrookodileCharizard-Mega-XTalonflameRotom-Wash
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How to use Krookodile in the current VGC format

Krookodile is listed as a Ground/Dark type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Krookodile fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Intimidate, Choice Scarf and Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Earthquake, Knock Off, High Horsepower, Protect, Rock Slide, and Crunch. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Krookodile has important weaknesses to bug 2x, fairy 2x, fighting 2x, grass 2x, ice 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as politoed, volcarona, dragonite, clefable, and noivern appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Krookodile. Open the Krookodile teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Krookodile with other Pokémon in the active format.