water type

Croconaw

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#0159 · Gen 2 · BST 405

Water
Legal M-A
Usage rate
0.4%
Estimated win rate48.1%

Base stats

HP65
Atk80
Def80
SpA59
SpD63
Spe58

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP140
Atk100
Def100
SpA79
SpD83
Spe78

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP140
Atk100
Def100
SpA79
SpD83
Spe78

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 140 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)100100798378
Lonely11090798378
Brave110100798370
Adamant110100718378
Naughty110100797478
Bold90110798378
Docile(neutral)100100798378
Relaxed100110798370
Impish100110718378
Lax100110797478
Timid90100798385
Hasty10090798385
Serious(neutral)100100798378
Jolly100100718385
Naive100100797485
Modest90100868378
Mild10090868378
Quiet100100868370
Bashful(neutral)100100798378
Rash100100867478
Calm90100799178
Gentle10090799178
Sassy100100799170
Careful100100719178
Quirky(neutral)100100798378

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Croconaw is a Water-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Miraidon Low Power Mode. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Water-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Miraidon Low Power Mode

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Croconaw's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Croconaw, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • water type
    Special

    Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • water type
    Special

    High-power Water STAB.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    Acc
    PP
    10

Tera Types

Water

Suggested usage notes

Croconaw performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Croconawwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Croconaw good in ChampionsVGC?

Croconaw can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Miraidon Low Power Mode. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Croconaw?

Croconaw is Water-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.