Competitive Information for Krookodile [X/Y]
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 adjacent 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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Krookodile, the terrific Pokémon of Ground and Dark types! It's a sight to see Krookodile out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Discover Krookodile's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
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 / Bulldoze
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower
Krookodile proves to be a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Krookodile from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Krookodile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Intimidate, on switch-in Krookodile lowers the attack of adjacent opponents by 1 stage.
◆ 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).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Krookodile's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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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
Prepare for single battles with Krookodile as a top-notch Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with overwhelming 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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
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
- Outrage
Ready for double battles? Krookodile is an incredible Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Krookodile from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Krookodile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Intimidate, on switch-in Krookodile lowers the attack of adjacent opponents by 1 stage.
◆ 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).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Krookodile afterwards).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Krookodile can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Krookodile in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Krookodile's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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