Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Croconaw
Say it: CRO-co-na-w
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Croconaw is the Big Jaw Pokémon — Water middle stage between Totodile and Feraligatr. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Feraligatr — not a finished raid attacker. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Evolve Totodile up the line. Hydro Cannon from Totodile Community Day belongs on Feraligatr.
Say it: CRO-co-na-w
Croconaw (#159) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Totodile. Trainers almost never power Croconaw for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Feraligatr (and Hydro Cannon). Against Croconaw, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Croconaw is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0159. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Croconaw. Keep high-IV copies for Feraligatr. Shadow Croconaw is the same — evolve toward Shadow Feraligatr.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Croconaw is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 142
- Stamina
- 163
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Croconaw’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Feraligatr (Waterfall + Hydro Cannon) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
- Scratch · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water nuke
- Ice Punch · Standard
Ice coverage
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
- scratch
Charged
- crunch
- ice punch
- water pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #713 of 954 · CP 1489
Water Gun + Water Pulse
- Ultra League · rank #691 of 747 · CP 1947
Water Gun + Water Pulse
- Master League · rank #835 of 1023 · CP 1947
Water Gun + Water Pulse
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.