
| Max CP | 3,485 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Krookodile is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,485 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Krookodile has base stats of 229 Attack, 158 Defense, and 216 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 603.
Krookodile can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Sunny weather, Krookodile receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Krookodile is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snarl STAB | Dark | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Mud Slap | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | -65 | - | 120 | -65 |
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 70 | -33 | - | 70 | -45 |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Brick Break | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sand Tomb | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Krookodile takes increased damage from these types:
Krookodile takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Krookodile in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 3 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 5 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 6 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 7 |
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 8 |
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
| Psychic Fairy | 259 | 208 | 172 | 3,998 |
| 10 |
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,493 |
| 3 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,486 |
| 7 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,488 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 2,491 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 32 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 2,495 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 32 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 2,497 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,611 | 1,305 | 1,740 | 2,176 | 3,046 | 3,454 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,605 | 1,302 | 1,737 | 2,171 | 3,039 | 3,446 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,603 | 1,301 | 1,735 | 2,169 | 3,037 | 3,444 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,587 | 1,293 | 1,724 | 2,156 | 3,018 | 3,422 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,585 | 1,292 | 1,723 | 2,154 | 3,015 | 3,419 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,563 | 1,281 | 1,709 | 2,136 | 2,990 | 3,391 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,540 | 1,270 | 1,693 | 2,116 | 2,963 | 3,359 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,557 | 1,278 | 1,705 | 2,131 | 2,984 | 3,383 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,493 | 1,246 | 1,662 | 2,077 | 2,908 | 3,297 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,264 | 1,132 | 1,509 | 1,887 | 2,642 | 2,995 |
Important CP values for Krookodile with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,454 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,046 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,662 - 1,740 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,077 - 2,176 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,662 - 1,740 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,246 - 1,305 CP |
Maximum CP for Krookodile with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,046 |
| 2 | 3,046 | 27 | 3,046 |
| 3 | 3,046 | 28 | 3,046 |
| 4 | 3,046 | 29 | 3,046 |
| 5 | 410 | 30 | 2,611 |
| 6 | 3,046 | 31 | 3,046 |
| 7 | 3,046 | 32 | 3,046 |
| 8 | 3,046 | 33 | 3,046 |
| 9 | 3,046 | 34 | 3,046 |
| 10 | 870 | 35 | 2,828 |
| 11 | 3,046 | 36 | 3,046 |
| 12 | 3,046 | 37 | 3,046 |
| 13 | 3,046 | 38 | 3,046 |
| 14 | 3,046 | 39 | 3,046 |
| 15 | 1,305 | 40 | 3,046 |
| 16 | 3,046 | 41 | 3,046 |
| 17 | 3,046 | 42 | 3,046 |
| 18 | 3,046 | 43 | 3,046 |
| 19 | 3,046 | 44 | 3,046 |
| 20 | 1,740 | 45 | 3,258 |
| 21 | 3,046 | 46 | 3,046 |
| 22 | 3,046 | 47 | 3,046 |
| 23 | 3,046 | 48 | 3,046 |
| 24 | 3,046 | 49 | 3,046 |
| 25 | 2,176 | 50 | 3,454 |
Krookodile (#553) is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,485 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Krookodile is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Krookodile in 2026.
Krookodile's Attack stat is 229 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Krookodile a strong damage dealer.
With 158 Defense (Good) and 216 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 603. This gives Krookodile reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Krookodile's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Krookodile depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Snarl (Fast) with Earthquake (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. Krookodile has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Krookodile 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 Ground/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Psychic, Poison-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Ice types.
In Master League, Krookodile faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Krookodile appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Grass, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Krookodile at Level 20 (1,662 - 1,740 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,077 - 2,176 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,740 CP.
Krookodile can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Krookodile is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Krookodile 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.
Krookodile gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,077 - 2,176 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Krookodile's max CP?
A: 3,454 CP at Level 50, or 3,046 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Krookodile good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Krookodile be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Krookodile is available.
Q: What is Krookodile weak to?
A: Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Snarl + Earthquake for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.