Krookodile
Attack
Defense
Stamina
Best Movesets
Analysis
Krookodile is an interesting addition to Pokemon Go, with its unique Ground/Dark typing and coverage and decent stats. Unfortunately at this point of the game various Pokemon with superior stats and movesets already exist, leaving little room for Krookodile to squeeze into the meta.
Offense
- Snarl performs the best, but should pair with Crunch to fulfill a Dark-type role.
- Mud Slap should pair with Earthquake to fulfill a Ground-type role. Sand Tomb falls behind.
- Outrage and Brick Break lack STAB and have no use.
Defense
- Mud Slap is superior to Snarl on defense due to its higher base power.
- Crunch is the the most preferable on defense due to it being a 3-bar move, but it's also resisted by Fighting-type attackers.
- Brick Break is 3-bar as well, but it's substantially weaker in most cases, and leaves Krookodile very vulnerable to Flying Types in particular.
- Sand Tomb is also 3-bar, but the fact that it's the same type as Mud Slap means it will leave Krookodile VERY easily walled.
- Outrage hits quite hard as a 2-bar move and offers neutral coverage, but doesn't benefit from STAB.
- Earthquake is too slow for defense.
Snarl is generally preferred for its high energy generation, while Mud Slap emphasizes strong damage output and slower energy gains.
Crunch costs the least amount of energy, benefits from STAB, and offers Dark-type coverage. Earthquake costs the most energy, also gains STAB, and provides wide coverage as a Ground-type attack. Outrage requires 5 less energy than Earthquake, but lacks STAB and is only Super Effective vs Dragon Pokemon.
Krookodile sports a unique Dark/Ground typing, giving it certain advantages over other Pokemon. Unfortunately a high ATK stat limits its bulk in Great League, making Krookodile rather fragile. A unique mix of Ground and Dark typing and move coverage is rather interesting, but not particularly complimentary, especially against the most popular Pokemon in this league: Azumarill. A total of six weaknesses, many of which are common, can be a significant issue for Krookodile, making it more niche than meta.
