Biology
Physiology
Totodile look like small, bipedal blue crocodiles with red spines on their back and tail, the one on their back being larger with additional ridges next to the back spines. Totodile's head is large, with crocodilian ridges above its eyes, and much of the head's size is composed of Totodile's snout and strong jaws. There are two visible teeth on the tip of its upper jaw, and two rows of three teeth on each side of its lower jaw. Totodile's mouth is often depicted open. On its chest is a yellow, somewhat V-shaped pattern that extends to Totodile's arms, with a line bisecting the pattern at the middle. Totodile have five sharp claws and three toes. Its eyes have red irises, and there is a dark blue or black pattern around the eyes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Despite their small size, Totodile are very powerful, especially when underwater. Totodile have a very large set of jaws for a Pokémon its size, just a playful nip can be painful. It can also bite with ice cold fangs.
Behavior
Totodile have a habit of biting anything they see, including their Trainers. It is unwise to turn one's back on a Totodile. Totodile also have a genuine playfulness about them, they are always ready for a good laugh. There is a tough side to Totodile though, as they can quickly react to difficult situations in a battle and bounce back with boosts of their Water-type moves.
Habitat
Totodile live close to the water. Being reptilian, they prefer tropical climates and are typically found around large rivers and ocean shores.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Due to their strong jaws and sharp teeth, it is most likely that they are a carnivorous species.
In An Egg Scramble!, Khoury's Totodile would not eat its food but Brock crushed up some Chesto Berries and Totodile would eat it.
In the animeIn the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Totodile was the only Generation II starter Pokémon to appear only as a random trophy, not in a Poké Ball.
Melee trophy information
Little but feisty is the best description for these Water-type Pokémon. The first thing they do when they see something move is latch onto it with their powerful jaws. Totodile was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Elm offered to Trainers in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. They evolve into Croconaw.
Brawl trophy information
"A Big Jaw Pokémon. This alligator-like Pokémon stands on two legs. It has a small body but an impressive jaw that boasts potent bite power. It can do serious damage to someone even if it's just playing. Its tendency to chomp down on anything that moves in front of it means Trainers have to be extra cautious around it. When it levels up, it evolves into Croconaw."
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
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Silver
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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Crystal
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This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended.
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Stadium 2
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Despite its small body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While it may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough strength to cause serious injury.
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FireRed
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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LeafGreen
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its Trainer must be careful.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful.
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SoulSilver
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It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves.
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Generation V
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Black
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It has the habit of biting anything with its developed jaws. Even its Trainer needs to be careful.
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White
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Black 2
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はったつした あごを もち なんにでも かみつく しゅうせい。トレーナーも ちゅういが ひつよう。
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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44
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44 - 105
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83 - 205
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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Total: 314
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Totodile
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Totodile
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Totodile is the tallest and heaviest unevolved Water-type starter Pokémon.
- Totodile, along with Turtwig, is one of two starter Pokémon which evolve at level 18, the highest level for a starter Pokémon to evolve.
- In Generation IV, Totodile is the only Pokémon that can learn Dragon Claw by breeding, but cannot through TM. However, this is reversed in Generation V.
Origin
Totodile is based on a baby crocodilian.
Name origin
Totodile is a combination of tot and crocodile.
Waninoko can be taken to mean 鰐の子 (child of a crocodile/alligator).
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