Last updated: 2026-06-10
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.
Season: シーズンM-2 (2026-06-10)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
Physical Wall Cushion
Stealth Rock + Intimidate cycles support.
Krookodile
Sitrus Berry| HP | 201 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 137 | - | |
| Def↑ | 145 | 32 | |
| SpA↓ | 76 | - | |
| SpD | 91 | 1 | |
| Spe | 114 | 2 |
Krookodile setup build that allocates EVs to HP and Defense, lowering opponents' physical attack with Intimidate and surviving with Sitrus Berry while disrupting and shaping the field. Leveraging high physical bulk to secure multiple action counts, Arranges a board where the backup ace can fight favorably.
EV Allocation Intent
Specializes in physical wall performance while securing Speed that doesn't lose to Primarina or Tyranitar invested in Speed.
Its main role is to switch in as the lead or against favorable physical attackers and support backup with Stealth Rock and Knock Off. While sealing opponents' status moves with Taunt, Steals tempo by disrupting opponents' setup with its high bulk — its role.
Struggles when weaknesses are hit specially
Krookodile has top-tier physical bulk in the meta when including Intimidate, but average special bulk. Since action count is extremely important for this Pokémon, Prepare switch-ins against unfavorable matchups do so in advance.
Example Threats
Type
Category
Target
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Target | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Thrash | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 12 | Contact | Random Foe | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Mega Kick | Normal | Phys | 120 | 75 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Endeavor | Normal | Phys | - | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | 1 Foe | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
| Uproar | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Sound | Random Foe | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
| Swagger | Normal | Stat | - | 85 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
| Scary Face | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. | |
| Roar | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Grass Knot | Grass | Spec | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Fire Fang | Fire | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Phys | 90 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Aerial Ace | Flying | Phys | 60 | - | 20 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 8 | 1 Foe | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 12 | All Foes | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. | |
| Smack Down | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground. | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Stat | - | - | 20 | Foe's Side | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. | |
| Sandstorm | Rock | Stat | - | - | 8 | Wind | Whole Field | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | Phys | 120 | 80 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Ball | 1 Foe | The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| Earthquake | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 12 | All | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| Dig | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | All | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns. | |
| Fissure | Ground | Phys | - | 30 | 8 | 1 Foe | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100 | 20 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move. |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
| Superpower | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
| Brick Break | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Counter | Fighting | Phys | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | Special | A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Phys | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70 | 8 | Ball | 1 Foe | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats. | |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Spite | Ghost | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | |
| Curse | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 12 | Special | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. | |
| Outrage | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100 | 12 | Contact | Random Foe | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage. |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100 | 16 | Contact | All Foes | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Scale Shot | Dragon | Phys | 25 | 90 | 20 | 1 Foe | The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat. | |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100 | 12 | Pulse | 1 Foe | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| Foul Play | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| Throat Chop | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| Crunch | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Lash Out | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | 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. |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | All | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| Assurance | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| Thief | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Bite | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Payback | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target. |
| Power Trip | Dark | Phys | 20 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power. |
| Fling | Dark | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. | |
| Beat Up | Dark | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100 | 16 | Pulse | 1 Foe | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Snarl | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | Sound | All Foes | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| Taunt | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | |
| Torment | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Iron Head | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
