It's time to travel to the deserts of the Pokémon world where Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile live. Let's do a little research into these Pokémon and see if we can figure out what they'll be like in Pokémon GO.
SANDILE
ATTACK: 2090 |
DEFENSE: 69 |
STAMINA: 137 |
MAX CP: 1037 |
KROKOROK
ATTACK: 155 |
DEFENSE: 90 |
STAMINA: 155 |
MAX CP: 1418 |
KROOKODILE
ATTACK: 229 |
DEFENSE: 145 |
STAMINA: 216 |
MAX CP: 2929 |
PLACE IN THE META: Krookodile is one of the new Pokémon we're most excited for. While it likely will not become the best Ground-type or Dark-type attacker, it certainly isn't bad. Its stats are pretty good, its max CP very respectable, and its possible movepool full of strong moves.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Krookodile:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Krookodile:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Krookodile's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Krookodile gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Krookodile:
- Bite
- Dragon Tail
- Mud-Slap
- Snarl
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Krookodile:
- Crunch
- Dig
- Earthquake
- Focus Blast
- Foul Play
- Outrage
- Rock Slide
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Krookodile's movepool:
- Knock Off
- Stomping Tantrum
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Krookodile gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company