453: Croagunk

Essentials

Croagunk

Abilities

Anticipation: Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Selfdestruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
Dry Skin: Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Dream Ability

Poison Touch: Has a 20% chance of poisoning Pokémon upon contact when attacking.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 453
Original Sinnoh: 129
Extended Sinnoh: 129

Names

German: Glibunkel
Chinese: 不良蛙
Korean: 삐딱구리
French: Cradopaud
Japanese: グレッグル (guregguru)
Official Roomaji: Gureggru

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Humanshape

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

2805 / 1530

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

1185 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

140

Base happiness

100

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Black Sludge
	5%	Black Sludge

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Croagunk	Toxicroak Level up, starting at level 37

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	48	19.4	269	300
Attack	61	34.4	190	221
Defense	40	11.5	148	179
Special Attack	61	46.8	190	221
Special Defense	40	11.4	148	179
Speed	50	31.3	168	199
Total	300	15.7

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/12/21

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
: Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
: It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
: Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
: Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain.

: It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Toxic Mouth
Color: Blue
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

2'3.6"
0.7 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

230

50.7 lb
23.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Platinum

Route 212, east, towards Pastoria City

Moves

Poison and Fighting moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Astonish			15	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
3	3	3	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
8	8	8	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
10	10	10	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
15	15	15	Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
17	17	17	Faint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
22	22	22	Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
24	24	24	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
29	29	29	Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
31	31	31	Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
36	36		Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
38	38		Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		36	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
		38	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
		43	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
43	43	45	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
45	45	50	Flatter			15	—	100%		Raises the target's Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
			Acupressure			30	—	—		Raises one of a friendly Pokémon's stats at random by two stages.
			Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
			Cross Chop			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
			DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
			Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
			Feint			10	50	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Me First			20	*	—		Uses the target's move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half.
			Meditate			40	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by one stage.
			SmellingSalt			10	60	100%		If the target is paralyzed, inflicts double damage and cures the paralysis.
			Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Wake-Up Slap			10	60	100%		If the target is asleep, has double power and wakes it up.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
			Gunk Shot			5	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			Knock Off			20	20	100%		Target drops its held item.
			Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
			Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
			Super Fang			10	*	90%		Inflicts damage equal to half the target's HP.
			ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
			Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01		Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
		09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		34	Sludge Wave			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to poison the target.
36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
49	49		Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
		47	Low Sweep			20	60	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
		48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
63	63	63	Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
79	79		Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		67	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
		78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		83	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8		Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.