159: Croconaw

Essentials

Croconaw

Big Jaw Pokémon

Abilities

Torrent: Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force: Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 159
Original Johto: 8
Updated Johto: 8

Names

Japanese: アリゲイツ (arigeitsu)
: アリゲイツ
Official roomaji: Alligates
Korean: 엘리게이
Chinese: 藍鱷
: 蓝鳄
French: Crocrodil
German: Tyracroc
Spanish: Croconaw
Italian: Croconaw

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Water 1

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

142

Effort points

1 Attack
1 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Totodile	Croconaw Level up, starting at level 18	Feraligatr Level up, starting at level 30

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	65	48.0	303	334
Attack	80	54.5	228	259
Defense	80	63.6	228	259
Special Attack	59	38.2	186	217
Special Defense	63	41.1	194	225
Speed	58	37.7	184	215
Total	405	38.0

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/15/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.

: If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth.
: Once it bites down, it won’t let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place.
: Once Croconaw has clamped its jaws on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like barbed fishhooks, they become impossible to remove when they have sunk in.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Big Jaw Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

3'7.3"
1.1 m

Weight

250

55.1 lb
25.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 80
Rate: 10

Moves

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

Physical moves better suit Croconaw's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
		13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
		21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
		24							Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			24	24	24	24	24	24	Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
		30	30	30	30	30	30	30	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					33	33	33	33	Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
7	7								Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
13	13								Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
21	21								Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
28	28								Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
37	37	33	33	33	39	39	39	39	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
45	45	39	39	39	42	42	42	42	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
			42	42	48	48	48	48	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
		42	48	48	51	51	51	51	Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		48	51	51	57	57	57	57	Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
55	55	51	57	57	60	60	60	60	Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Totodile but not Croconaw
									Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
									Aqua Jet			20	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
									Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
									Fake Tears			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
									Flatter			15	—	100%		Raises the target's Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.
									Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
									Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
									Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
									Razor Wind			10	80	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
									Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
									Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
									Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
									Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
									Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
									Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
									Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
									Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
									Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
									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.
									Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
									Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Snore			15	50	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.
									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.
									Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
									Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
									Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
									Water Pledge			10	80	100%		With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon's Speed for four turns.
									Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
Tutor, learned by Totodile but not Croconaw
									Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		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	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
					01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
					02	02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	01	01	01	01					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
	03	03	03	03					Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
01									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	07	07	07	07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
16									Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23	23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
31									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
33									Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
	43	43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
43									Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	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.
49									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
					48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
					55	55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
		56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		58	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
		80	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		82	82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83	83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		90	90	90	90	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	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
								98	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
							94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
					94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
						100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					H5	H5	H5		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
H6				H5					Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
	H6	H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	H7	H7	H7	H7					Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	H8				H6		H7		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.