Croconaw
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| Croconaw | |
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 National Pokédex Totodile - Croconaw (#159) - Feraligatr Johto Pokédex Totodile - Croconaw (#008) - Feraligatr |
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| Japanese name | Alligates |
| Evolves from | Totodile |
| Evolves into | Feraligatr |
| Generation | Second |
| Species | Big Jaw Pokémon |
| Type | Water |
| Height | 3 ft 7 in (1.1 m) |
| Weight | 55.1 lb (25.5 kg) |
| Ability | Torrent |
Croconaw (アリゲイツ Arigeitsu?, Alligates in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Croconaw in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures that characters encounter while embarking on various adventures— and tamed Pokémon creatures owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]
Just as the last part of Totodile's name is the last part of crocodile, the first part of Croconaw's name is the first part of that word. The second part is most likely a misspelling of gnaw because, just like Totodile, Croconaw will clamp onto anything with its jaws.
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[edit] Biological characteristics
It opens its huge jaws wide when attacking. If it loses any fangs while biting then new ones will grow back in its place. This means that there are always 48 fangs lining its mouth. The tips of these fangs are slanted backward. Once Croconaw has clamped its jaws on its foe, it will absolutely not let go. Because the tips of its fangs are forked back like barbed fishhooks, they become impossible to remove when they have sunk in. This means that the prey has no hope of escape. The pattern on Croconaw's belly vaguely resembles a jungle tunic or loincloth.
Croconaw live in or around swamps. When they evolve into Feraligatr, they move into an area where there is a waterfall.
[edit] In the video games
Croconaw can normally only be obtained by evolving Totodile at level 18. However, in Pokémon Colosseum it can be snagged from Mystery Troop Bluno, the trainer in blue that blocks one of the exits out of Phenac City early in the game. If you choose him, but fail, there is a second chance to capture Croconaw downstairs in the Realgam Tower.
If Quilava or Bayleef are chosen in Phenac City, then Croconaw will be available after the credits in either the Snagem Hideout or the Shadow Pokémon Lab.
When the player completes his/her Pokédex in Pokémon Emerald, the player can choose one of three Johto starters, one of them being Totodile. Croconaw can be obtained by evolving Totodile at level 18.
Croconaw's stats are about average, with its attack and defense being its best stats.
[edit] In the Pokémon anime
Croconaw has appeared in a few occasions in the Pokémon anime. A Croconaw first appeared in Pokémon 4Ever, where Ash's Pikachu battled against it. Because of the battle, Ash nearly missed a boat that he was scheduled to ride. A Croconaw is also owned by Marina, a character in Pokémon Chronicles. The latest appearance of a Croconaw in the anime is in Episode 266 - Mother Of All Battles. In the episode, it is owned by a Pokémon Ranger that Ash and Friends met on Mt. Silver.
[edit] In other media
In Pokémon Adventures, Silver has a Croconaw that evolves from the Totodile he stole from Professor Elm. It later evolves into a Feraligatr.[3]
In the Trading Card Game, Croconaw has appeared on four trading cards, always as an uncommon water card. The first two are in Neo Genesis, and the others are in Neo Destiny and Expedition.
[edit] Notes and references
- The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Notes
- ^ Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on 2006-02-28.
- ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
- ^ Pokémon Adventures Chapter 148- Vs. Lugia sypnosis Serebii.net URL accessed January 30, 2007
- Publications
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1930206151
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CDZP9G
- Nintendo Power. Super Smash Bros. Melee Official Nintendo Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 2001. ISBN 1930206194
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X-->
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
- Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
[edit] External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Croconaw as a species
- Croconaw’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
- PsyPoke - Croconaw Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
- Smogon.com - Croconaw Tactical Data
- WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Croconaw Previously hosted by Wikibooks
