Competitive Information for Krookodile [Sun/Moon]
Ground / Dark
Abilities:
If this Pokemon (not its substitute) takes a critical hit, its Attack is raised 12 stages.
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Krookodile? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Say hello to Krookodile, a superb Pokémon that excels with Ground and Dark typing! Krookodile is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Krookodile excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Leftovers / Iapapa Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 56 Hp / 252 Atk / 200 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off / Pursuit
- Stealth Rock
In single battles, Krookodile is known as a brilliant Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with destructive physical power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Krookodile last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Intimidate, on switch-in Krookodile lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/2 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
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Item: Darkinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 48 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Superpower
- Outrage
Ready for single battles? Krookodile is a brilliant Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Krookodile from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Intimidate, on switch-in Krookodile lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Krookodile has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Krookodile's last move failed).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Krookodile's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Krookodile afterwards).
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Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch
- Outrage
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
In single battles, Krookodile is known as a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. Choice Scarf will increase Krookodile's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Moxie, Krookodile's attack is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and koes another pokemon. Typical sweeping Krookodile. This can even be used in Team battles for a knockout, massively raising attack. Crunch and Earthquake is STAB, Outrage is just freaking powerful, and Rock Slide deals with Ice types.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Krookodile afterwards).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Krookodile? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Groundium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 48 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
For double battles, Krookodile is pretty popular Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Krookodile from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Intimidate, on switch-in Krookodile lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Krookodile has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Krookodile's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Krookodile can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Krookodile.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Krookodile can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Krookodile
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Krookodile's stats
- Bulk Up
- Hone Claws
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Krookodile
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Foul Play
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Outrage
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Superpower
- Taunt
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Krookodile in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 56/252/0/0/0/200/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Optimize Krookodile's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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