Pokemon Guide
Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon known for its role in the Sinnoh era, its evolution line, abilities and unique matchup profile. This guide covers Croagunk’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Croagunk guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. It is known for its poisonous claws, mischievous behavior and evolution into Toxicroak.
Competitive Overview
Croagunk is usually more relevant in lower-level formats or as part of an evolution line. Its typing gives it interesting resistances, and Dry Skin can give it unusual value against Water-type attacks.
Croagunk’s low overall stats mean it usually needs support or evolution into Toxicroak for serious competitive use.
Here are the key facts to know about Croagunk, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Croagunk
National Dex
#0453
Type
Poison / Fighting
Species
Toxic Mouth Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
50.7 lbs / 23.0 kg
23.0 kg
Abilities
Anticipation, Dry Skin, Poison Touch
Croagunk has a stat profile that shapes its role across Pokemon games. Use the stats module below to view its base stats.
Croagunk can use several useful attacks and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Croagunk’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Poison-type attack for same-type damage.
A useful Fighting-type move that deals damage and restores HP.
A steady Fighting-type attack that can break screens when available.
Priority coverage that can punish attacking opponents.
A special Poison-type option that can poison targets.
Coverage for Poison, Steel, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
A priority move that can create chip damage and disruption.
Boosts Croagunk’s Special Attack for special attacking sets.
Croagunk can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Croagunk’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or is immune to across most Pokemon games.
Type
Poison / Fighting
Weaknesses
Ground, Flying, Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Rock, Grass, Dark, Bug
Immunity
None
Croagunk’s abilities can affect its defensive value, offensive pressure or team role depending on the game and format.
Warns the Pokemon if the opponent has certain dangerous moves.
Restores HP from Water-type attacks and rain, but increases damage taken from Fire-type attacks.
May poison a target when this Pokemon makes contact with an attack.
Croagunk evolution information is listed below, including its previous form, next form or single-stage status where applicable.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Croagunk at Level 37
Croagunk’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games allow direct encounters, while others require evolution, trade, transfer or migration.
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Croagunk had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Crimson Mirelands, including Scarlet Bog and Holm of Trials. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
South Province and West Province areas in Pokemon Scarlet. Trade or transfer if unavailable in your version. |
 Pokemon Violet |
South Province and West Province areas in Pokemon Scarlet. Trade or transfer if unavailable in your version. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Croagunk |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Croagunk. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.
Croagunk is weak to Ground, Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Croagunk evolution details are listed in the evolution section above.
Croagunk’s abilities are Anticipation, Dry Skin, Poison Touch.
Croagunk’s best moves often include Poison Jab, Drain Punch, Brick Break, Sucker Punch, Sludge Bomb, Earthquake, Fake Out, Nasty Plot.
Croagunk can be useful depending on the game, format and team support, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the matchup.
The most common method depends on the game. Check the Where to Find section above for generation-by-generation availability.
Croagunk does not have a confirmed major Mega, Gigantamax, regional or similar alternate form section on this page.
Final Output Note:
Removed: Featured Competitive Build section removed because no confirmed TGH Pokemon Champions build was found for this Pokemon. Mega or alternate form sections removed because no major alternate form applies.
Not API-driven yet: Descriptions, abilities text, best moves, competitive overview, Related Guides links, Legends Z-A locations and Pokemon Winds and Waves availability are manually written.
Needs human review before publishing: Location rows, type icon media IDs, Pokemon Champions build availability, shortcodes, and all Pokemon Legends Z-A availability details.
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