Crocalor (Japanese: アチゲータ, Hepburn: Achigeeta) (KROCK-uh-lor[1]) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX. It is the evolved form of Fuecoco.
Biology
Physiology
Crocalor is a bipedal Pokémon. Its crocodilian body is red, with black, 3 digited hands and feet. Its back and tail have yellow, rectangular scales. Its chest is white with black and yellow stripes, and its face is white with red squares on the cheeks, 2 red triangles for nostrils, a hook-like top jaw, 6 teeth on the bottom jaw, and a long snout.
Atop Crocalor's head is an orange mass of fire energy shaped like a nest, with yellow squares patterning it. This "nest" contains a yellow, glowing, egg-shaped fireball on top, borne out of Crocalor's fire energy and overflowing vitality.
Behavior
Natural Abilities
Crocalor's internal flame sac has a valve that connects to its vocal cords. As a result, Crocalor lets out guttural cries as it releases fire from its mouth.
Evolution
Crocalor evolves from Fuecoco at level 16. It later evolves into Skeledirge at level 36.
Game Info
Locations
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Pokédex entries
- Scarlet
The combination of Crocalor’s fire energy and overflowing vitality has caused an egg-shaped fireball to appear on the Pokémon’s head.
- Violet
The valve in Crocalor's flame sac is closely connected to its vocal cords. This Pokémon utters a guttural cry as it spews flames every which way.
Stats
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Total | 411
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Learnset
Leveling
Generation IX | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Tackle | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
1 | Leer | ![]() |
Status | - | 100% | 30 |
1 | Ember | ![]() |
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
7 | Lick | ![]() |
Physical | 30 | 100% | 30 |
10 | Round | ![]() |
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
12 | Bite | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
15 | Yawn | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 10 |
17 | Incinerate | ![]() |
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
24 | Snarl | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
28 | Roar | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 20 |
32 | Flamethrower | ![]() |
Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
38 | Hyper Voice | ![]() |
Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
42 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() |
Status | - | 85% | 15 |
47 | Fire Blast | ![]() |
Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM
Breeding
To see the Egg Moves that Crocalor can learn, refer to Fuecoco. |
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Tutoring
Generation IX | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Anime

Trivia
- Crocalor along with its pre-evolved and evolved forms are the only Fire-type starters based on an animal not represented in the Chinese Zodiac.
Origin
Crocalor is based on an Crocodile, and the egg in the nest on it's head is based on a Easter mona, a type of cake in Spanish cuisine, it could also vaguely resemble a bouquet of Mexican marigold, and a sombrero.
Crocolar's face markings resembles a skull.
Etymology
Crocalor originates from "crocodile" and "calor", the Spanish word for "heat" and a reference to its Fire type.
Other languages
Gallery
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 121. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.