#0159 · Gen 2 · 405 BST
Croconaw
A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Attack. Common ability: Torrent.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/90/90/71/74/70
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/145/145/122/126/121
Abilities
Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Croconaw
Croconaw is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 405. A Water-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Attack. Common ability: Torrent.
Best stat: Attack (80 base)
Croconaw's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 58 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Torrent
- Sheer Force
How to use Croconaw competitively
Open the damage calculator with Croconaw selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Croconaw appears in the species dropdown. Drop Croconaw into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0159 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Torrent, Sheer Force |
| Base Stat Total | 405 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 80 / 80 / 59 / 63 / 58 |