Totodile
#158 (Johto)
Best moveset for Totodile
The best moves for Totodile are Water Gun and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Scratch and Aqua Jet deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Totodile family. Totodile evolves into Croconaw for 25 Candy, then into Feraligatr for 100 Candy.
Game images
Totodile, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
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Summary
Totodile is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Totodile's best moveset is Water Gun & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,279. Totodile evolves into Croconaw.
About
"Despite the smallness of its body, Totodile's jaws are very powerful. While the Pokémon may think it is just playfully nipping, its bite has enough power to cause serious injury."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Aqua Jet | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.9 | 104% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.7 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.7 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.5 | 97% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.4 | 95% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
5.3 | 94% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.3 | 93% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
5.2 | 92% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.5 | 79% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.5 | 79% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Totodile?
Totodile is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Totodile is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Totodile counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
109 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
485 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
646 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
970 |
|
Level 40 |
1,131 |
|
Level 50 |
1,279 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 808 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,051 |