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Krookodile
◇ Missing
EN Silver Tempest · 11 Nov 2022 · 113/215

Krookodile

ワルビアル Intimidation Pokémon
Darkness Rare Holo Stage 2
160HP
≈S$0est. to buy
1 / 19 Krookodile cards owned 0 / 2 in Sword & Shield 1 promo prints

Krookodile collection

1 / 19 collected

5% complete
Owned1 Missing18 TrackedS$0.68 Missing est.≈S$384

Gameplay profile

Unlimited: Legal Standard: Legal Expanded: Legal
Ability

Bully of the Sands

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may discard a random card from your opponent's hand. If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, you may discard a random card from your opponent's hand.

Attack

Double-Edge

160
Darkness • 2 Colorless

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Evolution line

Versions & finishes

Krookodile — Reverse Holo missing
Reverse Holo not owned ≈ S$0.43
Krookodile — Holofoil missing
Holofoil not owned ≈ S$0.28

Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.

Story & meaning

Krookodile is the Intimidation Pokémon and the final evolution of Sandile, a Ground/Dark-type introduced in Generation V (Unova region). Its red, mask-like markings around the eyes resemble a bandit's disguise, and its eyes can act like…

“This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile's mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all.”

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History

Krookodile is the Intimidation Pokémon and the final evolution of Sandile, a Ground/Dark-type introduced in Generation V (Unova region). Its red, mask-like markings around the eyes resemble a bandit's disguise, and its eyes can act like binoculars to spot distant prey. Highly aggressive, it ambushes targets by burying itself in desert sand for days, and its powerful jaws can crush an automobile.

Name & meaning

The Japanese name ワルビアル (Warubiaru) combines 悪い (warui, meaning 'bad' or 'evil') with a portion likely derived from 'gavial'/'gharial' (a type of crocodilian), reflecting both its menacing demeanor and its crocodile basis. The English name 'Krookodile' is a portmanteau of 'crook' (a criminal, fitting its bandit-like appearance) and 'crocodile,' with the 'K' stylization tying it visually to its evolutionary line.

Your Krookodile cards

1 owned

The Krookodile cards already in your collection.

All Krookodile cards across sets

19 shown

Every Krookodile print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.