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title: "Croconaw (#0159): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0159 · Johto · Generation 2 · starter

# Croconaw

Big Jaw Pokémon · Water-type

![Croconaw official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/159.webp)

Croconaw is a [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water)-type Pokémon, the Big Jaw Pokémon, number 159 (#0159) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 2 and comes from the [Johto](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/johto) region. It is 1.1 m tall and weighs 25 kg.

Croconaw is the Big Jaw Pokémon, and once it bites down the Pokédex says it holds on until its fangs fall out. The tips of those fangs slant backwards like fish hooks, so they are impossible to pull out once they sink in.

## How to pronounce Croconaw

Croconaw is pronounced **KROK-uh-naw**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Croconaw said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/159.mp3)

In Japanese it is アリゲイツ (Alligates).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Croconaw is a bipedal crocodilian with rounded jaws, a mostly blue body and a yellow lower jaw. It is 1.1 m tall and weighs 25 kg. Clusters of red spikes sit on its head, between its shoulders and near the tip of its tail. The Pokédex says its mouth always holds 48 fangs, though Bulbapedia notes that only six can be made out in its design, and lost fangs quickly grow back.

### Behaviour

Croconaw opens its huge jaws wide when it attacks. The Pokédex says that prey it catches on those barbed teeth has no hope of escape.

### Habitat

The Pokédex habitat is the water's edge, and Bulbapedia says it can rarely be found near water. In Scarlet and Violet you get one by evolving Totodile in The Indigo Disk, and in Legends: Z-A by evolving Totodile or in the 3★ and 4★ Water-type wild zones of the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose.

### Powers

Croconaw uses Water Gun, Bite, Ice Fang, Crunch, Slash, Aqua Tail, Superpower and Hydro Pump. Its Abilities are Torrent and the hidden Sheer Force. With 80 base Attack and 80 base Defense it is a sturdy biter.

### Name origin

Croconaw may combine crocodile and gnaw, and possibly maw or jaw. The Japanese name is Alligates (アリゲイツ), possibly from alligator.

### Design inspiration

Bulbapedia reads Croconaw as a crocodilian, though its head resembles a theropod dinosaur's. The spikes on its head and its chest pattern may recall a caveman's wild hair and animal-skin clothing. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Croconaw is the middle stage, growing out of Totodile at level 18 and becoming Feraligatr at level 30.

### In the games

Croconaw is the middle step of the Totodile line, available in Gold and Silver only by evolving Totodile. In Pokémon Colosseum, Bulbapedia says, a save file can produce just one Croconaw unless you trade for more.

### In the anime

Marina's Wani-Wani made its TV debut as a Croconaw in 'The Legend of Thunder!'. In 'The Pirates of Decolore!', an abandoned Croconaw leads a gang of pirate Pokémon until they apologise and join Officer Jenny's coast guard.

### Fun facts

- Bulbapedia says no other first partner Pokémon has a shorter level gap between its two evolutions: only 12 levels.
- Bulbapedia says the GTS filter that blocks offensive nicknames stops an English-language Croconaw from being traded in Black and White unless it has a nickname.
- In Pokémon Adventures, Silver's Croconaw evolved into Feraligatr alongside the other two Johto partners, during a fight with an enraged Lugia.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Croconaw (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Croconaw_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Croconaw (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/croconaw/)

## Base stats

- HP: **65**
- Attack: **80**
- Defense: **80**
- Sp. Atk: **59**
- Sp. Def: **63**
- Speed: **58**

Croconaw’s base stat total is **405**. Its highest stat is Attack and Defense.

## Type matchups

### What is Croconaw weak to?

Croconaw takes extra damage from [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (2×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (2×) moves.

It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×).

## Evolution

### What does Croconaw evolve from?

Croconaw evolves from [Totodile](https://pokee.si/pokemon/totodile) at level 18.

### How does Croconaw evolve?

Croconaw evolves into [Feraligatr](https://pokee.si/pokemon/feraligatr) at level 30.

The whole family: [Totodile](https://pokee.si/pokemon/totodile), **Croconaw**, [Feraligatr](https://pokee.si/pokemon/feraligatr).

## Abilities

- [Torrent](https://pokee.si/abilities/torrent): Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- [Sheer Force](https://pokee.si/abilities/sheer-force) (hidden ability): Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

## Moves

### Moves Croconaw learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Water Gun](https://pokee.si/moves/water-gun) | Water | Special | 40 |
| 13 | [Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bite) | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| 15 | [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face) | Normal | Status | — |
| 21 | [Ice Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-fang) | Ice | Physical | 65 |
| 24 | [Flail](https://pokee.si/moves/flail) | Normal | Physical | — |
| 30 | [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch) | Dark | Physical | 80 |
| 34 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 |
| 37 | [Screech](https://pokee.si/moves/screech) | Normal | Status | — |
| 42 | [Thrash](https://pokee.si/moves/thrash) | Normal | Physical | 120 |
| 47 | [Aqua Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-tail) | Water | Physical | 90 |
| 50 | [Superpower](https://pokee.si/moves/superpower) | Fighting | Physical | 120 |
| 55 | [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump) | Water | Special | 110 |

### TM moves (51)

Croconaw can learn 51 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Fake Tears](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-tears), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Ice Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-fang), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Chilling Water](https://pokee.si/moves/chilling-water), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Psychic Fangs](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic-fangs), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Waterfall](https://pokee.si/moves/waterfall), [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Dragon Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch), [Liquidation](https://pokee.si/moves/liquidation), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Water Pledge](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pledge), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/roar), [Spite](https://pokee.si/moves/spite), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Flip Turn](https://pokee.si/moves/flip-turn), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Whirlpool](https://pokee.si/moves/whirlpool), [Muddy Water](https://pokee.si/moves/muddy-water), [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse).

Egg moves (5):[Ancient Power](https://pokee.si/moves/ancient-power), [Aqua Jet](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-jet), [Block](https://pokee.si/moves/block), [Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Flatter](https://pokee.si/moves/flatter).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 87.5% male, 12.5% female.
- Egg groups: Monster, Water 1.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Attack and 1 Defense effort values.
- Base experience yield: 142.

## Pokédex entries

Once Croconaw has clamped its jaws on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like barbed fishhooks, they become impossible to remove when they have sunk in. *(Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire)*

Once it bites down, it won't let go until it loses its fangs. New fangs quickly grow into place. *(Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, Y)*

If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth. *(Gold, LeafGreen, HeartGold, X)*

It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting, they grow back in. *(Silver, FireRed, SoulSilver)*

Once its jaws clamp down on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like fishhooks, they become irremovably embedded. *(Emerald)*

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

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: アリゲイツ
- **Romaji**: Alligates
- **French**: Crocrodil
- **German**: Tyracroc
- **Spanish**: Croconaw
- **Italian**: Croconaw
- **Korean**: 엘리게이
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 蓝鳄
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 藍鱷

## Trivia

- Taller than 54% of all Pokémon (1.1 m).
- Heavier than 47% of all Pokémon (25 kg).
- Base stat total 405, ranked #605 of 1,025.
- One of 154 Water-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 170 blue Pokémon.
- Number 8 of 100 Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto).
- Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon.
- Can learn 66 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 6 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Croconaw (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Croconaw_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Croconaw (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/croconaw/).
- Pronunciation (KROK-uh-naw): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 19 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

## Explore

[Water-type Pokémon](https://pokee.si/types/water) · [Johto region guide](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/johto) · [Torrent ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/torrent) · [Sheer Force ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/sheer-force) · [Compare Croconaw](https://pokee.si/compare?ids=159) · [Full Pokédex](https://pokee.si/pokedex) · [Type chart](https://pokee.si/types) · [All moves](https://pokee.si/moves)

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