Krookodile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Krookodile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Krookodile
Krookodile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 44.500 DPS.
Krookodile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Krookodile is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Krookodile resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Krookodile is Mega Blaziken (44.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (44.167 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (41.091 DPS).
Catching Krookodile: After defeating Krookodile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1703 and 1784 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2119-2219 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Krookodile from raids will have exactly 1784 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Krookodile?
The best counter for Krookodile is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 44.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (44.167 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (41.091 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Krookodile?
Krookodile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Krookodile weak to?
Krookodile is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Krookodile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Krookodile's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Krookodile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Krookodile from raids will have 1784 CP at level 20, or 2219 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1703. If you see 1784 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Krookodile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Krookodile is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Krookodile?
For the best moveset for Krookodile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Krookodile stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Krookodile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Krookodile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (36.583 DPS) and Kartana (35.733 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Krookodile in raids?
Weather boost information for Krookodile is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.