How to Catch or Buy Krookodile in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Krookodile is one of those Pokemon that instantly stands out—both in design and in battle performance. With its Ground/Dark typing and very strong Attack stat, it's a popular pick for players who want a Pokemon that can hit hard and pressure opponents. In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, you have two main ways to get Krookodile: catching one directly in the Wild Zones or evolving one yourself. Below is a clear guide for both methods, along with some practical tips that make the process easier.

Krookodile Overview

Lumiose Pokedex #: 124 
Type: Ground / Dark 
Evolution Line: Sandile → Krokorok (Lv. 29) → Krookodile (Lv. 40)

Krookodile is known for its powerful jaws and relentless pursuit instincts. In battles, its strength comes mainly from high Attack and decent Speed, which help it sweep through encounters if given the right setup.

Base Stats:

It's built to be an offensive physical threat—so moves like Earthquake, Crunch, or Stone Edge are great options.

Method 1: Catching Krookodile in the Wild

You'll be able to encounter Krookodile in Wild Zone 20, which unlocks after completing Main Mission 38. This area is one of the later parts of the game, so by the time you reach it, your team should be reasonably strong.

How to Find It:

• Krookodile can spawn here as a red-eyed Alpha, usually Lv. 64+.
• The spawn rate is low because multiple fully evolved Pokemon share the pool.
• If a different Pokemon appears—don't panic—just fast travel away and return to refresh the spawns.

Important Tip: 
Once you see Krookodile, make a manual save before battling it. 
If you accidentally knock it out or fail to catch it:

1. Close the game instantly.
2. Choose “Continue” when restarting.
3. You'll respawn in front of it and can try again.

It may take a few tries, but this method saves time and resources.

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Method 2: Evolving a Krokorok

If the Wild Zone encounter feels too late-game or too random, you can evolve your own.

1. Catch Sandile (commonly found in Wild Zone 8 once unlocked).
2. Train it until Level 29 to evolve into Krokorok.
3. Raise it to Level 40 to evolve into Krookodile.

This path is straightforward and lets you grow the Pokemon as part of your team—helpful if you enjoy bonding with your lineup or building movesets as you go.

If You Prefer Buying Instead

Some players just want the Pokemon quickly—maybe to complete a Pokedex, build a competitive team, or try different strategies without grinding. U4GM is considered a reliable place by many players to buy Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including standard, Alpha, and Shiny versions of Krookodile.

You just choose the version you want and receive it in-game through a normal trade. Simple and fast, especially if you're focused on battling or team-building rather than hunting.

Krookodile is a great Pokemon to add to your team whether you're playing casually or planning structured battles. It's strong, fast enough to matter, and its typing gives it unique advantages. If you like Pokemon that hit first and hit hard, this one will feel great to use.

Catching it can take patience, but evolving from Sandile is a steady and reliable option. And if you want it immediately, buying is a straightforward alternative.