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Krookodile VGC: best sets, teams and usage

Krookodile appears on 0.1% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (16 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #169 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 49.6% and a Top 8 index of 0.53: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.

0.1%Usage
49.6%Adj. win rate
0.53Top 8 index
#169Usage rank
16Teams

The most common Krookodile set runs Choice Scarf with High Horsepower, Knock Off, Protect, Rock Slide.

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What item does Krookodile use?

Item	Usage	Adj. win rate
Choice Scarf	25.0%	51.9%
Focus Sash	25.0%	48.7%
Chople Berry	12.5%	48.5%
Expert Belt	12.5%	41.2%
Life Orb	12.5%	53.3%
Leftovers	6.2%	55.2%

What ability does Krookodile use?

Ability	Usage	Adj. win rate
Intimidate	81.2%	50.0%
Moxie	18.8%	48.6%

What moves does Krookodile use?

Move	Usage	Adj. win rate
High Horsepower	68.8%	49.0%
Knock Off	68.8%	46.3%
Protect	62.5%	52.1%
Rock Slide	50.0%	44.5%
Earthquake	37.5%	55.3%
Close Combat	18.8%	50.0%
Crunch	18.8%	52.5%
Taunt	18.8%	45.7%
Iron Head	12.5%	48.6%
Rock Tomb	12.5%	51.5%

Krookodile natures

Nature	Usage	Adj. win rate
Adamant	68.8%	49.4%
Jolly	31.2%	50.0%

Most common Krookodile sets

Item	Ability	Moves	Usage
Choice Scarf	Intimidate	Close Combat / High Horsepower / Knock Off / Rock Slide	12.5%
Focus Sash	Intimidate	Earthquake / Knock Off / Protect / Taunt	12.5%
Choice Scarf	Intimidate	Gunk Shot / High Horsepower / Rock Slide / Throat Chop	6.2%
Chople Berry	Intimidate	Close Combat / High Horsepower / Knock Off / Protect	6.2%
Chople Berry	Intimidate	High Horsepower / Knock Off / Protect / Rock Tomb	6.2%

Best Krookodile teammates

Teammate	On its teams	Adj. win rate
Sableye	18.8%	51.5%
Pelipper	18.8%	54.3%
Archaludon	18.8%	54.3%
Milotic	18.8%	43.9%
Hydreigon	18.8%	50.0%
Rillaboom	18.8%	42.1%
Meganium (Mega)	12.5%	48.1%
Raichu (Mega Y)	12.5%	48.1%
Gholdengo	12.5%	40.0%
Charizard (Mega Y)	12.5%	58.3%

Is Krookodile rising or falling?

Over the last 14 days Krookodile is on 0.1% of teams, against 0.1% in the 14 days before: holding steady.

What does Krookodile beat and lose to?

Results of teams with Krookodile by what the opponent brings, over 97 tournament games. Its average is a 49.0% win rate.

Best matchups

Opponent has	Games	Adj. win rate
Pelipper	11	54.8%
Kingambit	22	52.4%
Incineroar	32	51.9%
Basculegion	13	51.5%
Sneasler	24	47.7%

Worst matchups

Opponent has	Games	Adj. win rate
Raichu (Mega Y)	15	40.0%
Charizard (Mega Y)	12	43.8%
Rillaboom	31	45.1%
Farigiraf	13	45.5%
Gholdengo	15	45.7%

Recent Top 8 teams with Krookodile

Date	Tournament	Place	Player	Team
Oct 3, 2026	🏰FORT TOURNAMENTS OFF META OCTOBER🏰	5 of 21	Chrono24	Heat Rotom, Metagross (Mega), Primarina, Sceptile (Mega), Talonflame

How fast is Krookodile?

Krookodile has 92 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 158; neutral, 144. At max it outspeeds 12 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Volcarona (167), Charizard (Mega Y) (167), Gardevoir (Mega) (167). And just below: Hisuian Arcanine (156), Rillaboom (150), Archaludon (150).

How these stats are calculated

All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.