# Krookodile - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Krookodile in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Krookodile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Krookodile
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 82.032%
- **Protect**: 78.429%
- **Rock Slide**: 42.179%
- **Crunch**: 40.570%
- **Knock Off**: 37.542%
- **Power Trip**: 22.731%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 16.840%
- **Foul Play**: 13.734%
- **Taunt**: 13.275%
- **Assurance**: 11.888%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 60.119%
- **Moxie**: 22.433%
- **Anger Point**: 17.448%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 31.406%
- **Darkinium Z**: 25.427%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.614%
- **Figy Berry**: 5.023%
- **Kee Berry**: 4.897%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.304%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 2.736%
- **Life Orb**: 2.206%
- **Normalium Z**: 1.988%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.682%

## Common Teammates
- **Zapdos**: 24.547%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 19.780%
- **Pelipper**: 16.368%
- **Kingdra**: 15.326%
- **Tsareena**: 15.315%
- **Smeargle**: 14.044%

## FAQ for Krookodile in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Krookodile?
The most common moves for Krookodile are Earthquake, Protect, Rock Slide, Crunch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Krookodile?
Krookodile is frequently paired with Zapdos, Salamence-Mega, Pelipper, Kingdra. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Krookodile?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Krookodile?
The top build for Krookodile features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 16.390% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Krookodile?
Krookodile is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (60.119%) and the item **Groundium Z** (31.406%).

### What is the most common role for Krookodile?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Krookodile often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Krookodile?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 117 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 92 |
| **BST** | **519** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Krookodile on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Krookodile) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Krookodile
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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