Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Croconaw [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Water-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0.5x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Croconaw? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Croconaw is here! This extraordinary Pokémon is Water-typed and ready to shine! Croconaw is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Explore the movesets of Croconaw below to understand its battle capabilities.
Species: Croconaw Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf Ability: Torrent Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Moveset: - Slash / Double-Edge - Brick Break / Seismic Toss - Rock Slide / Ancient Power - Dig / Mud-Slap
Physical Sweeper Croconaw (Torrent)
Croconaw thrives as a fabulous Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This setup is intended to overwhelm foes with potent physical moves. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Croconaw's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Croconaw's water-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Croconaw's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune). ◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Croconaw's level). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2). ◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Croconaw? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Croconaw Item: Choice Band / Hard Stone Ability: Torrent Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Moveset: - Rock Slide / Ancient Power - Slash / Double-Edge - Brick Break / Seismic Toss - Dig / Mud-Slap
Doubles Physical Sweeper Croconaw (Torrent)
Croconaw makes an a distinguished Physical Sweeper in double battles. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Croconaw's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Croconaw's water-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Hard Stone equipped to it, Croconaw's rock-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune). ◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Croconaw's level). ◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2). ◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Croconaw can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Croconaw can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Croconaw
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Ability: Torrent + Item: Focus sash
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Croconaw's stats
Ancient Power
Rage
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Croconaw
Hydro Cannon
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Croconaw in Ruby and Sapphire
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