Where can I find Croconaw in Polished Crystal?

Croconaw cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Croconaw?

Croconaw is a water-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Croconaw learn in Polished Crystal?

Croconaw can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Croconawin Pokémon Polished Crystal

water

Pokédex Entry

Big Jaw Pokémon

The tips of its fangs are slanted backward. Once those fangs clamp down, the prey has no hope of escape.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#008 Johto Dex · #159 National

Abilities

Torrent(Primary)

Boosts Water moves in a pinch.

Guts(Secondary)

Boosts Attack on status problems.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Removes effects to increase damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

143

EV Yield

1 Attack1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Totodile

Base form

→

Croconaw

Level up Totodile to Lv. 18

→

Feraligatr

Level up Croconaw to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Croconaw has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve totodile to get one.

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
6	Water GunLevel: 6Water Gun	water	40	100	25
6	Water GunLevel: 6Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
8	RageLevel: 8Rage	normal	20	100	20
8	RageLevel: 8Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
13	BiteLevel: 13Bite	dark	60	100	25
13	BiteLevel: 13Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
15	Scary FaceLevel: 15Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
15	Scary FaceLevel: 15Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
24	ReversalLevel: 24Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
24	ReversalLevel: 24Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	psychic	0	100	30
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
33	CrunchLevel: 33Crunch	dark	80	100	15
33	CrunchLevel: 33Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
39	AncientpowerLevel: 39Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
39	AncientpowerLevel: 39Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
42	SlashLevel: 42Slash	normal	70	100	20
42	SlashLevel: 42Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
48	ScreechLevel: 48Screech	normal	0	85	40
48	ScreechLevel: 48Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
51	ThrashLevel: 51Thrash	normal	120	100	10
51	ThrashLevel: 51Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
57	Aqua TailLevel: 57Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
57	Aqua TailLevel: 57Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
66	Hydro PumpLevel: 66Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
66	Hydro PumpLevel: 66Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	100	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	Raises the user's Attack and Speed.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	50	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThrashThrash	normal	120	100	10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	water	110	80	5
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	60	100	5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	40	100	20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Croconaw. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Croconaw resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Croconaw, either offensively or defensively.

Croconawin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry