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Krookodile
◇ Missing
EN Vivid Voltage · 13 Nov 2020 · 109/203

Krookodile

ワルビアル Intimidation Pokémon
Darkness Rare Stage 2
150HP
≈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 Expanded: Legal
Attack

Dredge Up

2 Colorless

Discard the top 3 cards of your opponent's deck.

Attack

Tantrum

180
Darkness • 3 Colorless

This Pokémon is now Confused.

Evolution line

Versions & finishes

Krookodile — Normal missing
Normal not owned ≈ S$0.12
Krookodile — Reverse Holo missing
Reverse Holo not owned ≈ S$0.36

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…

“It conceals itself in sandstorms that Flygon whip up and waits patiently for prey to appear.”

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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.