0553 Krookodile

Performance

Status

  • Ranking Score:
    69.7
  • Main moves:
    Snarl, Crunch, Earthquake
  • Type
    GROUND
    DARK
  • Level:
    17-19.5
  • Rank:
    Lvl 18.5 0/13/14CP 1499
  • Buddy Distance:
    5km
  • Charged Move Cost:
    75,000 Stardust
  • Attack:
    133.8
  • Defense:
    94.8
  • Stamina:
    132
  • Overall:
    1675

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Traits

Moves

Properties

Registeel has the following traits and playstyles:
  • + Spammy
    Reaches Charged Moves quickly.
  • + Flexible
    Can hit a wide variety of types.
  • + Shield Pressure
    Pressures opponents to shield its strong or rapid attacks.
  • - Less Bulky
    Below average defensive stats and may struggle to take hits.
Move stats include same type and Shadow attack bonuses.
Recommended Move:
*Event or Elite TM exclusive*Unobtainable via TM
No.Move TypesMoveAccuracyPowerDamageAverageFast MoveCountRemark
1FastSnarl4.3323Fast Charge
2FastMud Slap34.43Heavy Damage
3ChargedCrunch30% chance -1 Def opponent45841.874 - 3 - 4 - 3Debuff
4ChargedEarthquake651322.035 - 5 - 5 - 5Nuke
5ChargedOutrage601101.835 - 5 - 4 - 5Coverage Nuke
Weaknesses
bug
x1.6
fairy
x1.6
fighting
x1.6
grass
x1.6
ice
x1.6
water
x1.6
Resistances
psychic
x0.39
electric
x0.39
rock
x0.625
poison
x0.625
ghost
x0.625
dark
x0.625

Character Introduction

Summary

Krookodile is a Ground & Dark Pokémon which evolves from Krokorok. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, Water, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves. Krookodile's strongest moveset is Snarl & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 3,046.

About

"It conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear."

Suggested Teammates
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PVP Mode Explanatory Notes

PvP Moveset Explanation
Snarl or Mud Slap + Crunch and Earthquake

Snarl is generally preferred for its high energy generation, while Mud Slap emphasizes strong damage output and slower energy gains. 

Crunch costs the least amount of energy, benefits from STAB, and offers Dark-type coverage. Earthquake costs the most energy, also gains STAB, and provides wide coverage as a Ground-type attack. Outrage requires 5 less energy than Earthquake, but lacks STAB and is only Super Effective vs Dragon Pokemon. 

PvP Rating Explanation
Great League: 2 / 5

Krookodile sports a unique Dark/Ground typing, giving it certain advantages over other Pokemon. Unfortunately a high ATK stat limits its bulk in Great League, making Krookodile rather fragile. A unique mix of Ground and Dark typing and move coverage is rather interesting, but not particularly complimentary, especially against the most popular Pokemon in this league: Azumarill. A total of six weaknesses, many of which are common, can be a significant issue for Krookodile, making it more niche than meta. 

Ultra League: 2.5 / 5

Krookodile's performance in Ultra League doesn't differ much from Great League, with the same issues of poor bulk and difficult typing synergy. Most of its niche plays are against common Ghost and Psychic-types, with losses against Registeel rather disappointing. Overall not the most impressive Pokemon in this league. 

Master League: 3 / 5

A max CP of 3046 is respectable, but somewhat lackluster in comparison to many meta picks in Master League. Krookodile's typing shines most in this league, where its coverage threatens two of the most powerful Pokemon: Dialga and Giratina (though the former can still win when committing both shields). Groudon is still the superior pick for Ground typing mostly due to its incredible stats, while Garchomp easily handles Krookodile in both open ML and Premier Cup. It should also be noted that Krookodile gets completely walled by Togekiss and struggles hard against Water-types as well. Perhaps those six common weaknesses are a bit too much for this Pokemon? 

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