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Krookodile-EX
◇ Missing
EN XY Black Star Promos · 12 Oct 2013 · XY25/211

Krookodile-EX

ワルビアル Intimidation Pokémon
Darkness Promo Basic, EX
180HP
≈S$19est. to buy
1 / 18 Krookodile cards owned 0 / 2 in XY 1 promo prints

Krookodile collection

1 / 18 collected

6% complete
Owned1 Missing17 TrackedS$0.68 Missing est.≈S$384

Gameplay profile

Unlimited: Legal Expanded: Legal
Attack

Second Bite

40+
Darkness • 2 Colorless

This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Attack

Megaton Fang

130
2 Darkness • 2 Colorless

Discard a card from your hand. If you can't discard a card, this attack does nothing.

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Evolution line

Versions & finishes

Krookodile-EX — Holofoil missing
Holofoil not owned ≈ S$18.71

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…

“While terribly aggressive, Krookodile also has the patience to stay hidden under sand for days, lying in wait for prey.”

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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

18 shown

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