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#0552Unova · Generation 5

Krokorok

WaruvileDesert Croc Pokémon

GroundDark

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. Pokédex, Shield

Height
1 m
Weight
33.4 kg
Abilities
Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point (hidden)
Evolves from
Sandile
11Anime episodes
8Games found in
5Japanese cards
2011Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ultra Moon

    It buries some of its prey in the sand to use as emergency meals when its hunts are unsuccessful.

  • Ultra Sun

    Krokorok really hates it when its body gets cold. On nights when the temperature drops, it digs deep into the desert sands.

5 more entries from older games
  • Moon

    Thanks to the special membrane covering its eyes, it can see its surroundings clearly, even in the middle of the night.

  • Sun

    They move in groups of a few individuals. A female is often the leader of the group, and the males will gather food.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • White 2

    Protected by thin membranes, their eyes can see even in the dead of night. They live in groups of a few individuals.

Evolution

The Sandile line

  • Sandile KrokorokLevel 29
  • Krokorok KrookodileLevel 40

Where to find it

Found in 8 games

Regions: Unova · Alola · Galar

BlackUnova2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Relic Castle · Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave34-37
Relic Castle · Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave47-50
WhiteUnova2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Relic Castle · Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave34-37
Relic Castle · Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave47-50
Black 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Relic CastleWalking in tall grass or a cave29-30
White 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Relic CastleWalking in tall grass or a cave29-30
Ultra SunAlola1 location
LocationHowLevel
Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave32-35
Ultra MoonAlola1 location
LocationHowLevel
Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave32-35
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar9 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Challenge RoadCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Courageous CavernCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.42-60
Potbottom Desert · Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Stepping-Stone SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Workout SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar9 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Challenge RoadCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Courageous CavernCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.42-60
Potbottom Desert · Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Stepping-Stone SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Workout SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

11 episodes on record

First appearanceDancing With the Ducklett Trio!BW020 · Black & White · first aired in Japan February 24, 2011

Major appearances 5

Black & White

  • BW020Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!2011
  • BW061Battling the King of the Mines!2012
  • BW065Battling the Bully!2012
  • BW092Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three!2012

Horizons

  • HZ037Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!2024
Minor appearances · 6 episodes

Black & White

  • BW081Crisis at Ferroseed Research!2012

Sun & Moon

  • SM001Alola to New Adventure!2016
  • SM013Racing to a Big Event!2017
  • SM090Securing the Future!2018

Journeys

  • JN080Trial on a Golden Scale!2021

Horizons

  • HZ115Welcome to Blueberry Academy!2025

Japanese cards

5 cards across 4 sets

Pull one yourself: Inferno X box, $117.00 · Black Bolt box, $124.00

Inferno X

20251 card
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Black Bolt

20252 cards
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Scarlet ex

20231 card
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Double Blaze

20191 card
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