Croagunk
Croagunk is a Poison/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0453 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison Fighting |
| Species | Toxic Mouth Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Anticipation 2. Dry Skin Poison Touch (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0129 (Diamond/Pearl) 0129 (Platinum) 0290 (Black 2/White 2) 0125 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0222 (Sword/Shield) 0129 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0099 (Legends: Arceus) 0175 (Scarlet/Violet) 0082 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 100 (higher than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 48 | 206 | 300 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 61 | 114 | 243 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 61 | 114 | 243 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 300 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Croagunk.
Evolution chart
Croagunk changes
- In Generation 4, Croagunk has a base experience yield of 83.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation. |
| Platinum | It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot. |
| HeartGold | Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain. |
| SoulSilver | Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain. |
| Black White |
It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab. |
| Sword | It makes frightening noises with its poison-filled cheek sacs. When opponents flinch, Croagunk hits them with a poison jab. |
| Shield | Once diluted, its poison becomes medicinal. This Pokémon came into popularity after a pharmaceutical company chose it as a mascot. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers. |
| Shining Pearl | It inflates its poison sacs and makes a blubbering sound to intimidate foes. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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. |
| Scarlet | Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab. |
| Violet | It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot. |
Moves learned by Croagunk
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Croagunk learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 4 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 8 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 32 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 40 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 44 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 48 | Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 |
Egg moves
Croagunk learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Croagunk gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Croagunk is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 13 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 73 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 175 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 183 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 184 | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
| 213 | Coaching | Fighting | — | — | |
| 214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 229 | Upper Hand | Fighting | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Croagunk learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Croagunk can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Croagunk sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Croagunk sprites
Where to find Croagunk
| Diamond Pearl |
Great Marsh |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Route 212, Great Marsh |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White |
Route 8 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
| X Y |
Route 7 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shield | Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Outskirts, Stony Wilderness, Galar Mine No. 2, Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Ancient Quarry, Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, Scarlet Bog |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Two) |
Answers to Croagunk questions
Other languages
| English | Croagunk |
|---|---|
| Japanese | グレッグル (Gureggru) |
| German | Glibunkel |
| French | Cradopaud |
| Italian | Croagunk |
| Spanish | Croagunk |
| Korean | 삐딱구리 (ppittakguri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 不良蛙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 不良蛙 |
| English |
Toxic Mouth Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | どくづきポケモン |
| German | Giftmund-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Toxique |
| Italian | Pokémon Inveieleno |
| Spanish | Pokémon Boca Tóxica |
| Korean | 독설포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毒击宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毒擊寶可夢 |
Name origin
- croak
- the sound a frog makes
- gunk
- slimy or oily matter


