Croconaw Pokemon Guide

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Croconaw Pokemon Guide

Croconaw is a Water-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its powerful jaws, tough body and evolution from Totodile into Feraligatr. This guide covers Croconaw’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Normal Form

Croconaw

Shiny Form

Shiny Croconaw

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Croconaw guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Croconaw Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Croconaw Description

Croconaw is the evolved form of Totodile and the middle stage of the Johto Water-type starter line. It is known for its powerful jaws, rough hide and bite-focused battle style.

Competitive Overview

Is Croconaw Good in Competitive?

Croconaw is usually a middle-evolution Water-type Pokemon rather than a top competitive threat. Its best value comes from improved physical Attack and bulk compared with Totodile, along with access to Water-type damage, bite-based coverage and setup options.

Croconaw’s biggest strengths are moves such as Waterfall, Liquidation, Aqua Tail, Crunch, Ice Fang and Dragon Dance. Its biggest issues are limited Speed, middling overall stats before evolving and weaknesses to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Croconaw Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Croconaw, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Croconaw

National Dex

#0159

Type

Water

Species

Big Jaw Pokemon

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

110 cm

Weight

55.1 lbs / 25.0 kg

25.0 kg

Abilities

Torrent, Flash Water

Croconaw Stats

Croconaw has stronger Attack and bulk than Totodile while keeping the same Water typing. It becomes much more threatening after evolving into Feraligatr.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Croconaw Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Croconaw’s best moves usually focus on physical Water-type damage, bite-based coverage and setup potential. These are some of Croconaw’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Waterfall

A reliable physical Water-type attack that works well with Croconaw’s Attack stat.

Liquidation

A strong physical Water-type move that can lower the target’s Defense when available.

Aqua Tail

A high-power Water-type attack that fits Croconaw’s physical attacking style.

Crunch

A useful bite-based coverage move that can hit Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Ice Fang

A strong coverage move against Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.

Ice Beam

A special Ice-type coverage option that can be useful in some games and formats.

Dragon Dance

A powerful setup move that boosts Attack and Speed when available.

Swords Dance

A setup move that sharply boosts Attack and helps Croconaw pressure teams.

Croconaw All Moves

Croconaw can learn Water, Dark, Ice, Normal and setup moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Croconaw’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
13	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
15	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
21	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
24	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
30	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
34	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
37	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
42	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
47	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
50	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
55	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Breaking Swipe	Dragon	Physical	60	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
TM	Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	–	–
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Muddy Water	Water	Special	90	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic Fangs	Psychic	Physical	85	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Spite	Ghost	Status	–	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Water Pledge	Water	Special	80	100
TM	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
TM	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100
Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100
Block	Normal	Status	–	–
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Flatter	Dark	Status	–	100

Croconaw Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Croconaw is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Water, Fire, Ice and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Type

Water

Weaknesses

Electric and Grass

Resistances

Water, Fire, Ice and Steel

Immunity

None

Croconaw Abilities

Croconaw’s abilities help its Water-type offense or improve the power of moves with added effects when its hidden ability is available.

Torrent

Powers up Water-type moves when Croconaw is low on HP.

Sheer Force

Increases the power of moves with additional effects while removing those extra effects when this hidden ability is available.

Croconaw Evolution

Croconaw evolves from Totodile and evolves into Feraligatr. The full Croconaw evolution line is Totodile, Croconaw and Feraligatr.

Stage 1

Totodile

Water type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2

Croconaw

Water type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Totodile at Level 18

Stage 3

Feraligatr

Water type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Croconaw at Level 30

Where to Find Croconaw in Pokemon Games

Croconaw’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Croconaw is obtained by evolving Totodile at Level 18, while some games include special encounters or transfer availability.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, WaterRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon WaterRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Black	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon X	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Totodile at Level 18.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Totodile at Level 18 after catching Totodile in the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Totodile at Level 18 after catching Totodile in the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Croconaw at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Croconaw
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Croconaw FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Croconaw. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Croconaw?

Croconaw is a Water-type Pokemon.

What is Croconaw weak against?

Croconaw is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

What does Croconaw evolve from?

Croconaw evolves from Totodile at Level 18. Croconaw evolves into Feraligatr at Level 30.

What are Croconaw’s abilities?

Croconaw’s abilities are Torrent and Sheer Force.

What are Croconaw’s best moves?

Croconaw’s best moves often include Waterfall, Liquidation, Aqua Tail, Crunch, Ice Fang, Ice Beam, Dragon Dance and Swords Dance.

Is Croconaw good in Pokemon?

Croconaw can be useful during mid-game play and becomes much stronger after evolving into Feraligatr.

How do you get Croconaw?

The most common way to get Croconaw is to evolve Totodile at Level 18.

Is Croconaw in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Croconaw can be obtained by evolving Totodile at Level 18 in Pokemon Legends Z-A. Current location sources also list Croconaw as appearing in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

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