Croagunk (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0452MS.png #0452: Drapion
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Croagunk (disambiguation).
Croagunk
Toxic Mouth Pokémon
グレッグル
Gureggru
#0453
Croagunk



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Poison Fighting
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Anticipation or Dry Skin Cacophony
Cacophony
Poison Touch
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
140 (28%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Human-Like
Hatch time
10 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Croagunk
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
50.7 lbs. 23.0 kg
Croagunk
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
83
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
60
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Croagunk
0
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F0453.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
100
External Links

Croagunk (Japanese: グレッグル Gureggru) is a dual-type Poison/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Toxicroak starting at level 37.

Biology

Croagunk is a dark ultramarine-blue, bipedal Pokémon that resembles a poison dart frog. It has yellow eyes, which are surrounded by black markings. There are orange, expandable pouches on its cheeks, and its teeth are wide and flat. A black marking encircles its upper arms and chest, and there are white bands around its chest. The white markings are slightly higher up on the female Croagunk than the male. It has three fingers and toes, most of which are black. The only digits that are not black are its center fingers, which are orange instead.

Croagunk's cheek pouches and fingers contain a poisonous fluid. However, the fluid squeezed from its finger is also a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain once diluted. The cheek pouches can be used to create an unnerving sound. When its opponents are distracted, it tries to stab them with its fingers. Despite this, it fights others only to ensure its own survival. Croagunk is a popular Pokémon due to being chosen as a mascot for a pharmaceutical company. It is also popular thanks to its strange cry and comical look. Croagunk and its evolved form, Toxicroak, are related to Seismitoad. Croagunk is said to have a dastardly nature, due to wielding poison. It usually lives in swamps and forested areas. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Croagunk has been observed inflating its poison sack cheeks while sleeping. On occasion, the sound from its poison sacs will wake it up.

Evolution

Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Main article: Looker's Croagunk

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#129
Johto
#—
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-backHG/lower backSS pain.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
 B2  W2 : #290
Black It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
White
Black 2 Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #125
Hoenn
#—
X Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Y Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Omega Ruby Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to jab them with toxic fingers.
Alpha Sapphire Inflating its poison sacs, it fills the area with an odd sound and hits flinching opponents with a poison jab.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#222
Galar
Isle of Armor #082
Sinnoh
#129
Hisui
#099
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#175
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
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.


Pokédex Image Croagunk SV.png
Croagunk in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Great Marsh
Platinum
Route 212, Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (tall grass in Marshland with 42 Forest points)
Pokéwalker
Rally
Generation V
Black White
Route 8 (Swarm)SpringSummerAutumn
Black 2 White 2
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of IcirrusSpringSummerAutumn
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Route 7
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Trade
Shield
Galar Mine No. 2, Motostoke Outskirts, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap
Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Shield Expansion Pass
Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Great Marsh
Grand Underground - Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, near Sludge Mound, Scarlet Bog, massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: near Ancient Quarry
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Five
West Province: Area Two
Tera Raid Battles (2★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Marine Resort (1F-19F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F)
MD Sky
Marine Resort (1F-19F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F)
Ranger: SoA
School Road
Ranch
Hayley's trades
Rumble
Rocky Cave
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Ranger: GS
Teakwood Forest, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Conquest
Pugilis (special), Viperia (special)
MD GTI
Desolate Canyon (1F-7F), Forest Grotto (1F-7F), Mountain Pass (1F-7F), Inflora Forest (1F-8F), Breezy Meadow (1F-8F), Silent Tundra (Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road), Ivy Park (3F-14F), Mt. Travail (1F-7F)
Rumble U
Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert, NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Fr
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (All Areas)
Picross
Area 15: Stage 04
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Castform Sea, Garchomp Sea, Zygarde Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Outaway CaveLevel 3
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Isla Asul: Stage 38
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 605
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Looker & Croagunk


Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Croagunk Japanese PGL 10 October 20 to November 19, 2010
BW Global Link Croagunk Korean PGL 10 June 25 to July 30, 2011
BW Global Link Croagunk English PGL 10 November 10, 2011 to January 9, 2012
BW Global Link Croagunk French PGL 10 November 16, 2011 to January 9, 2012
BW Global Link Croagunk German PGL 10 November 16, 2011 to January 9, 2012
BW Global Link Croagunk Italian PGL 10 November 16, 2011 to January 9, 2012
BW Global Link Croagunk Spanish PGL 10 November 16, 2011 to January 9, 2012

Held items

Games Held items
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Ranch
Payapa Berry Payapa Berry (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Sword Shield
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
48
108 - 155 206 - 300
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Total:
300
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
2/4 ★★☆☆
Total
12/21 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35
011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
044 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
088 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
1212 Flatter Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
1616 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
2020 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100100% 10
2424 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
2828 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
3232 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20
3636 Toxic Poison Status 0000 09090% 10
4040 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
4444 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Belch Poison Special 120120 09090% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Croagunk
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Croagunk
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM013Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM045Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM102Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM105Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM175Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM183Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 090}}90% 10
TM184Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM199Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM213Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM214Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM229Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Croagunk
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Croagunk
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Hitmonchan
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30
HitmonchanHitmontopMedititeMedichamLucarioScorbunnyRabootCinderace
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Lucario
Cross Chop* Fighting Physical 100 80% 5
TimburrGurdurrConkeldurr
Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
HitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontopMakuhitaHariyamaSableyeMienfooMienshaoImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarl
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
HitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontopMedititeMedichamMonfernoInfernapeLucarioGalladeCinderace
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
DrowzeeHypnoScorbunnyRabootCinderace
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
HitmonchanHitmontopLucarioGalladeMienfooMienshaoCeruledge
Quick Guard Fighting Status —% 15
HitmonchanLucario
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Croagunk
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Croagunk
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Croagunk
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 453.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 453.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Visit Corphish's secret base
Connected to: Sunflora, Corphish
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal The Swap Cauldron? That takes me back… Meh-heh-heh!
Low HP (< 50%) This is just grue-gruesome. Hee-hee...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist: Poison PA.png
Poison
Field move: None
Browser entry R-080
It lets loose a poison gas and a poisonous fluid from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist:
(present)
Poison Assist.png
Poison
Field move:
(present)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Poison Assist.png
Poison
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-038/N-105
It releases poison that makes Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush453 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 47
Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW453.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Croagunk is a Gatekeeper in the Meadow Zone. He favors Bulbasaur's Daring Dash, Venusaur's Vine Swing, and Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2453.png Strong:   Weak: Snivy icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
His goal is to be the champion in the Battle Tournament. He knows Scraggy works hard. Teasing him is just a sign of affection.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP453.png HP: ★★ Move: Poison Jab
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Dodge
Ability 2: Melee
Ability 3: Disgust
Defense:
Speed: ★★
Evolves into Toxicroak when its Attack is 81 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kanemori, Morikiyo, and Tadamoto
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT453.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Poison
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#087
Shuffle453.png

Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Poison Pact


Pokémon GO
GO453.png Base HP: 134 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 76
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Croagunk Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Poison Sting, Poison Jab, Mud Shot*
Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Low Sweep, Sludge Bomb, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS453.png
Photodex entry #190
Croagunk make distinctive sounds by inflating the poison sacs in their cheeks. We saw some that were inflating their cheeks in a rhythmic way—almost as if they were singing!
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0453.png Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Poison Points to befriend: 5
Specialty: Ingredients Berry:
Sleep Chesto Berry.pngChesto Berry ×1
Primary ingredient:
Sleep Pure Oil.pngPure Oil ×2
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Pure Oil.pngPure Oil Sleep Bean Sausage.pngBean Sausage
Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 10
Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
Evolution requirements:
Sleep Croagunk Candy.pngCroagunk Candy ×40, Lv. 28
It's been seen inflating the poison sacs on its cheeks as it sleeps. Apparently, Croagunk is sometimes startled awake by the sound the poison sacs make as they inflate.
Sleep Style 0453-1.png Sleep Style 0453-2.png Sleep Style 0453-3.png Sleep Style 0453-4.png
Loafing Sleep Cheek-Inflating Sleep Straightened Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO453Fashion2020.png
Fashionable costume

Evolution data

0453Croagunk.png
Unevolved
Croagunk
 Poison  Fighting 
Rare Candy
Level 37
0454Toxicroak.png
First Evolution
Toxicroak
 Poison  Fighting 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
453MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Croagunk images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Brock's Croagunk

Croagunk debuted in Gymbaliar!, where Brock caught one. He took over Misty and Max's job of pulling Brock away from attractive women during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, using Poison Jab on him every time he falls in love.

Other

Multiple Trainers' Croagunk appeared in Cream of the Croagunk Crop!. They included those belonging to Nurse Joy, nicknamed Chrissy; and Hamilton, nicknamed Craig. They participated in the Pastoria Croagunk Festival, which was held in honor of Pastoria's mascot, Croagunk.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Croagunk was living in a forest.

In The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, a Croagunk joined Lauren's party one month prior to the episode, which had prompted her Piplup to temporarily run away from Sinnoh out of jealousy. Once it was returned to her by Ash and Goh, Piplup entered itself and Croagunk into the Pokémon Iceberg Race, but the two ultimately partnered up to save Lauren after Team Rocket interrupted the race.

A Croagunk appeared in Mad About Blue!, under the ownership of Bluto.

Minor appearances

A Croagunk was a member of the Wigglytuff Guild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

In A Triple Fighting Chance!, a Croagunk was at the Veilstone Gym.

A Croagunk appeared on television in Challenging a Towering Figure!.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Croagunk watched Meloetta's concert.

A Croagunk appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

A Trainer's Croagunk appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP008 Croagunk James's cards Croagunk, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. Croagunk has poison in its cheeks and can spray poison from its fingertips. It also makes noise by expanding its poison sac.
DP008 Croagunk Ash's Pokédex Croagunk, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. It lives in swamps and forests where there is very little light. It prefers moist places.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN008 Croagunk Goh's Rotom Phone Croagunk, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. A Poison and Fighting type. Croagunk inflates the poison sacs in its cheeks to make croaking sounds. If an opponent flees, it attacks with poison.

Pokémon Generations

Main article: Looker's Croagunk

In The Magma Stone, Looker used a Croagunk to battle Heatran and two Team Galactic Grunts at Stark Mountain.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Main article: Brock's Croagunk

Brock's Croagunk appears in the following manga adaptations of Pokémon movies: The Rise of Darkrai and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Croagunk appeared in PMDP14.

A Croagunk appeared in PMDP17.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

A Croagunk was seen under the ownership of Shin.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Saturn's Croagunk
Main article: Looker's Croagunk

Croagunk first appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, under the ownership of Saturn. In the Platinum arc, it was shown to have evolved into Toxicroak.

Looker's partner and only known Pokémon is a Croagunk who first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V.

A Croagunk appeared in The Transfer Student.

A Croagunk appears with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in Sylveon Enchants.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Various Team Galactic Grunts have used multiple Croagunk. They first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

A Croagunk appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.

In the TCG

Main article: Croagunk (TCG)

Other appearances

Croagunk as a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament
Croagunk as a Support Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Croagunk (Pokkén)

Croagunk is a Battle Pokémon in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Poison Sting, Poison Jab, Thief, Acupressure, Gunk Shot, Foul Play, and Venoshock. During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack Alter Ego Army. Additionally, Croagunk is a Support Pokémon in all versions of the game, forming a Support Pokémon Set with Sylveon.

Trivia

  • Croagunk was designed by Takao Unno.[1]
  • Croagunk's English name, along with numerous others, was revealed on February 13, 2007. Due to the poor quality of the image, it was believed its name was "Croalurk".
  • Croagunk is the mascot of Pastoria City.
    • In Platinum, in front of the Pastoria Great Marsh, if the player stands behind the Croagunk Wall, with their head sticking out of it, a wild Croagunk may come by, cry out, and then walk to the Great Marsh.
    • In the Pastoria City Poké Mart, a wooden Croagunk statue can be seen on the counter. If interacted with, it will mention how "Even though it's made of wood, it still seems like it's seeping poison..."
  • In Pokkén Tournament DX, Croagunk is the only playable character that is also a support Pokémon.

Design variations

Croagunk is one of few Pokémon whose core series sprites in the handheld console games from the first five generations differ from the the 3D models of later generations. While in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum it is shown to have pink cheeks, its 3D models, official artwork, and animated series appearance consistently depict it with yellow-orange cheeks.

Origin

Croagunk may have been based on the poison dart frog. The white markings around its midsection resemble sarashi, with the differing placement between male and female Croagunk corresponding to different styles worn by men and women.

Name origin

Croagunk may be a combination of croak and gunk (grime).

Gureggru may be a combination of グレる gureru (to turn delinquent) and げろげろ gerogero (onomatopoeia for a frog's croaking; exclamation of disgust).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese グレッグル Gureggru From グレる gureru and げろげろ gerogero
France Flag.png French Cradopaud From crapaud and crado
Spain Flag.png Spanish Croagunk Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Glibunkel From Glibber and dunkel or Unke
Italy Flag.png Italian Croagunk Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 삐딱구리 Pitakguri From 삐딱하다 ppittakhada and 개구리 gaeguri
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 不良蛙 Bùliángwā From 不良 bùliáng and
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 不良蛙 Bātlèuhngwā From 不良 bātlèuhng and


Related articles

References

  1. Creator profile on Takao Unno in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection, p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." (archive)

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