Type matchups
Damage Croconaw takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Croconaw has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 59
- Sp. Def
- 63
- Speed
- 58
- Total
- 405
Croconaw has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (59), it works best as a physical attacker. At 58 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 65 HP, 80 Defense and 63 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Croconaw can have the abilities Torrent and Sheer Force.
How to beat Croconaw
Croconaw takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Croconaw is the middle stage of its line (Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr): it evolves from Totodile and into Feraligatr.
Best counters to Croconaw
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Croconaw weak to?
As a Water type, Croconaw takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Croconaw resistant to?
Croconaw resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Croconaw?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Croconaw with super-effective attacks.