Croagunk (#0453) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP48108–155206–300

Atk6159–124114–243

Def4040–10176–196

SpA6159–124114–243

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe5049–11294–218

Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Croagunk outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Psychic4×Flying2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

With Dry Skin: Water becomes 0×

With Dry Skin: Fire becomes 1.25×

Abilities

Anticipation
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
Dry Skin
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Poison TouchHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.7% of teams · rank #57 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Dry Skin
Nature: Modest
EVs: 52 HP / 36 Def / 188 SpA / 196 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type: Flying

Vacuum Wave
Nasty Plot
Sludge Wave
Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.99%
Rated 1500+1.41%
Rated 1630+0.7%
Rated 1760+0.38%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.7%

Moves

Vacuum Wave61.3%
Nasty Plot61.3%
Sludge Wave59.3%
Tera Blast58.9%
Sucker Punch37.7%
Drain Punch36.7%
Bulk Up24.4%
Gunk Shot21.4%
Earthquake15.2%
Ice Punch12.2%

Items

Eviolite90.4%
Life Orb6.3%
Damp Rock2%
Choice Scarf0.8%
Safety Goggles0.4%
Sitrus Berry0.1%

Abilities

99.1%
0.9%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 52 HP / 36 Def / 188 SpA / 196 SpD / 36 Spe35.2%
Modest 116 Def / 188 SpA / 196 Spe24.4%
Adamant 188 Atk / 116 Def / 36 SpD / 116 Spe24.4%
Adamant 52 HP / 188 Atk / 116 Def / 36 SpD / 116 Spe9.6%
Adamant 52 HP / 188 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe4.3%

Tera types

Flying66%
Water18.9%
Dark6.6%
Steel6.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0453CroagunkPoisonFighting
1. Level 37#0454ToxicroakPoisonFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

4AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

8TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

12FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

16Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

20VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

28SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

32Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

36ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

40Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

44Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

48BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

TM / HM / TR 56

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 9

EggBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggVacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Toxic Mouth Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Sinnoh#129Extended Sinnoh#129Updated Unova#290Central Kalos#125Galar#222Isle of Armor#082Hisui#099Paldea#175

A poison wielder with a dastardly personality. Despite such qualities, this species is afforded a measure of popularity due to its peculiar cry and comical features.
Legends: Arceus
Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot.
Shield
It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab.
Sword
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
Platinum · Black · White
Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
Pearl
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: グレッグル
Japanese (romaji): Gureggru
Korean: 삐딱구리
Chinese (Traditional): 不良蛙
Chinese (Simplified): 不良蛙
French: Cradopaud
German: Glibunkel
Spanish: Croagunk
Italian: Croagunk

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 140 ≈18.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 100
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Forest of FocusWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60

Shield 16 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Y 1 area

Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 12–14

X 1 area

Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 12–14

White 2 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56

Black 2 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Platinum 7 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–25

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22