Croagunk
Poison/Fighting-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Toxicroak for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Croagunk takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 326
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 544 CP
Croagunk moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Croagunk raid guide
Best counters against Croagunk
How to get Croagunk
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Croagunk knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 823 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 891 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 512 | 558 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 638 | 694 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 512 | 558 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 387 | 421 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 512 | 558 |
Is Croagunk good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Croagunk has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (76 Defense / 134 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Croagunk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 70 |
| Lv 4 | 99 |
| Lv 5 | 128 |
| Lv 6 | 157 |
| Lv 7 | 186 |
| Lv 8 | 214 |
| Lv 9 | 243 |
| Lv 10 | 272 |
| Lv 11 | 299 |
| Lv 12 | 326 |
| Lv 13 | 353 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 381 |
| Lv 15 | 408 |
| Lv 16 | 435 |
| Lv 17 | 462 |
| Lv 18 | 489 |
| Lv 19 | 517 |
| Lv 20 | 544 |
| Lv 21 | 571 |
| Lv 22 | 598 |
| Lv 23 | 626 |
| Lv 24 | 653 |
| Lv 25 | 680 |
| Lv 26 | 707 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 734 |
| Lv 28 | 762 |
| Lv 29 | 789 |
| Lv 30 | 816 |
| Lv 31 | 830 |
| Lv 32 | 843 |
| Lv 33 | 857 |
| Lv 34 | 871 |
| Lv 35 | 884 |
| Lv 36 | 898 |
| Lv 37 | 911 |
| Lv 38 | 925 |
| Lv 39 | 939 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 952 |
| Lv 41 | 964 |
| Lv 42 | 976 |
| Lv 43 | 989 |
| Lv 44 | 1,001 |
| Lv 45 | 1,013 |
| Lv 46 | 1,026 |
| Lv 47 | 1,038 |
| Lv 48 | 1,051 |
| Lv 49 | 1,064 |
| Lv 50 | 1,077 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0453
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 23.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0453_POKEMON_CROAGUNK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Croagunk in Pokemon GO?
Croagunk's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Croagunk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Croagunk takes super effective damage from Psychic, Flying, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Psychic (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Croagunk's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Croagunk reaches 1,077 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 952 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Croagunk?
A perfect 15/15/15 Croagunk shows 544 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 680 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Croagunk better than regular Croagunk?
Shadow Croagunk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Croagunk in Pokemon GO?
Croagunk spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Croagunk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Croagunk depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.