Croagunk

🎯 Best Counters Against Croagunk

Top Pokémon to use when battling Croagunk in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
7	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
8	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
9	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

📖 Complete Croagunk Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Croagunk (#453) is a Poison/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,089 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Croagunk has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Croagunk in 2026.

📊 Croagunk Stats Analysis

Croagunk's Attack stat is 116 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Croagunk may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 76 Defense (Below Average) and 134 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 326. Trainers should be mindful of Croagunk's limited bulk. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Croagunk's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Croagunk Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Croagunk depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Sting (Fast) with Brick Break (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Croagunk has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Croagunk PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Croagunk can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Fighting, Poison-type threats while being weak to Psychic, Ground, Flying types.

Master League

In Master League, Croagunk faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Croagunk Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Croagunk's effectiveness depends on its typing and 116 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Croagunk use Psychic, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Croagunk in Pokémon GO

Croagunk can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Croagunk Evolution Guide

Croagunk is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Croagunk (#453) ← current
• Toxicroak (#454) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Croagunk in Pokémon GO

Shiny Croagunk is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Croagunk gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (625 - 680 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Croagunk

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.