Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Krookodile
Say it: KROO-ko-di-le
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Krookodile is the Intimidation Pokémon — Ground and Dark from Sandile → Krokorok → Krookodile. In Pokémon GO it is a Ground/Dark attacker with Mud-Slap + Earthquake / Crunch. Ground helps against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel; Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost. Fighting, Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, and Fairy punish it. Evolve Krokorok or catch Krookodile from events.
Say it: KROO-ko-di-le
Krookodile (#553) is a Ground / Dark Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Sandile. Trainers use it as a Ground/Dark attacker with Snarl / Mud-Slap + Earthquake / Crunch / Outrage / Brick Break / Sand Tomb. Against Krookodile, lead with Fighting, Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, or Fairy. 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
Krookodile is a Ground / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0553. Use the Ground/Dark type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Mud-Slap + Earthquake is the Ground kit; Snarl + Crunch / Sand Tomb for Dark/PvP. Shadow Krookodile is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Krookodile is your opponent, Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 229
- Defense
- 158
- Stamina
- 216
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. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Krookodile’s always-available TM pool. Mud-Slap + Earthquake covers Ground raid needs.
Fast
- Mud-Slap · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Earthquake · Standard
Best Ground nuke
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Sand Tomb · Standard
Ground / PvP
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon coverage
- Brick Break · Standard
Fighting 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
- snarl
- mud slap
Charged
- earthquake
- crunch
- outrage
- brick break
- sand tomb
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #484 of 954 · CP 1479
Snarl + Outrage
- Ultra League · rank #348 of 747 · CP 2480
Snarl + Outrage
- Master League · rank #196 of 1023 · CP 3444
Snarl + Outrage
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.