Croconaw
Water-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Feraligatr for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Ice Punch
Ice Punch costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Croconaw takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 455
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 984 CP
Croconaw moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Ice Punch Best | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Croconaw is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Croconaw
How to get Croconaw
- Evolve from
- Totodile · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Croconaw 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 | 41 | 1,489 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,612 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 949 | 1,009 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,180 | 1,255 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 949 | 1,009 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 717 | 762 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 949 | 1,009 |
Is Croconaw good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Croconaw 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 (142 Defense / 163 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Croconaw deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 76 |
| Lv 3 | 128 |
| Lv 4 | 180 |
| Lv 5 | 232 |
| Lv 6 | 284 |
| Lv 7 | 336 |
| Lv 8 | 388 |
| Lv 9 | 440 |
| Lv 10 | 492 |
| Lv 11 | 541 |
| Lv 12 | 590 |
| Lv 13 | 639 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 689 |
| Lv 15 | 738 |
| Lv 16 | 787 |
| Lv 17 | 836 |
| Lv 18 | 886 |
| Lv 19 | 935 |
| Lv 20 | 984 |
| Lv 21 | 1,033 |
| Lv 22 | 1,082 |
| Lv 23 | 1,132 |
| Lv 24 | 1,181 |
| Lv 25 | 1,230 |
| Lv 26 | 1,279 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,329 |
| Lv 28 | 1,378 |
| Lv 29 | 1,427 |
| Lv 30 | 1,476 |
| Lv 31 | 1,501 |
| Lv 32 | 1,525 |
| Lv 33 | 1,550 |
| Lv 34 | 1,575 |
| Lv 35 | 1,599 |
| Lv 36 | 1,624 |
| Lv 37 | 1,648 |
| Lv 38 | 1,673 |
| Lv 39 | 1,698 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,722 |
| Lv 41 | 1,744 |
| Lv 42 | 1,766 |
| Lv 43 | 1,788 |
| Lv 44 | 1,811 |
| Lv 45 | 1,833 |
| Lv 46 | 1,856 |
| Lv 47 | 1,878 |
| Lv 48 | 1,901 |
| Lv 49 | 1,924 |
| Lv 50 | 1,947 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0159
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 25.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0159_POKEMON_CROCONAW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Croconaw in Pokemon GO?
Croconaw's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Ice Punch (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Croconaw's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Croconaw takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Croconaw's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Croconaw reaches 1,947 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,722 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 Croconaw?
A perfect 15/15/15 Croconaw shows 984 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,230 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 Croconaw better than regular Croconaw?
Shadow Croconaw 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 Croconaw in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Totodile (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Croconaw be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Croconaw 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.