Croagunk (Pokémon)

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Croagunk (Japanese: グレッグル Gureggru) is a dual-type introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into starting at level 37.
==Biology==
Croagunk is a dark ultramarine-blue, bipedal that resembles a poison dart frog. It has yellow eyes, which are surrounded by black markings. There are orange, expandable pouches on its cheeks, and its teeth are wide and flat. A black marking encircles its upper arms and chest, and there are white bands around its chest. The white markings are slightly higher up on the female Croagunk than the male. It has three fingers and toes, most of which are black. The only digits that are not black are its center fingers, which are orange instead.
Croagunk's cheek pouches and fingers contain a poisonous fluid. However, the fluid squeezed from its finger is also a significant ingredient in remedies for lower back pain once diluted. The cheek pouches can be used to create an unnerving sound. When its opponents are distracted, it tries to stab them with its fingers. Despite this, it fights others only to ensure its own survival. Croagunk is a popular Pokémon due to being chosen as a mascot for a pharmaceutical company. It is also popular thanks to its strange cry and comical look. Croagunk and its evolved form, Toxicroak, are related to . Croagunk is said to have a dastardly nature, due to wielding poison. It usually lives in swamps and forested areas. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Croagunk has been observed inflating its poison sack cheeks while sleeping. On occasion, the sound from its poison sacs will wake it up.
===Evolution===
Croagunk evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Croagunk is briefly seen as a Pokémon belonging to Looker. In Pokémon X and Y, it is implied that it died in a later case.
* : Croagunk is one of the members of Wigglytuff's Guild. He operates the Swap Cauldron, which allows the player to exchange various items for new ones. His catchphrase is "Meh-heh-heh".
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===Stats===
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Brock's Croagunk=====
Croagunk debuted in Gymbaliar!, where one. He took over and Max's job of pulling Brock away from attractive women during , using on him every time he falls in love.
=====Other=====
Multiple s' Croagunk appeared in Cream of the Croagunk Crop!. They included those belonging to Nurse Joy, nicknamed Chrissy; and Hamilton, nicknamed Craig. They participated in the Pastoria Croagunk Festival, which was held in honor of 's mascot, Croagunk.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Croagunk was living in a forest.
In The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, a Croagunk joined Lauren's party one month prior to the episode, which had prompted her to temporarily run away from Sinnoh out of jealousy. Once it was returned to her by Ash and Goh, Piplup entered itself and Croagunk into the Pokémon Iceberg Race, but the two ultimately partnered up to save Lauren after interrupted the race.
A Croagunk appeared in Mad About Blue!, under the ownership of Bluto.
====Minor appearances====
A Croagunk was a member of the Wigglytuff Guild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
In A Triple Fighting Chance!, a Croagunk was at the Veilstone Gym.
A Croagunk appeared on television in Challenging a Towering Figure!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Croagunk watched 's concert.
A Croagunk appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
A Trainer's Croagunk appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Generations===
In The Magma Stone, Looker used a Croagunk to battle and two s at Stark Mountain.
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Brock's Croagunk appears in the following manga adaptations of Pokémon movies: and .
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Croagunk appeared in PMDP14.
A Croagunk appeared in PMDP17.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
A Croagunk was seen under the ownership of .
===Pokémon Adventures===
Croagunk first appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, under the ownership of Saturn. In the , it was shown to have evolved into Toxicroak.
's partner and only known Pokémon is a Croagunk who first appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V.
A Croagunk appeared in The Transfer Student.
A Croagunk appears with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in Sylveon Enchants.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Various s have used multiple Croagunk. They first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
A Croagunk appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Pokkén Tournament===
Croagunk is a Battle Pokémon in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include , , , , , , and . During Synergy Burst, it can use the Burst Attack Alter Ego Army. Additionally, Croagunk is a Support Pokémon in all versions of the game, forming a Support Pokémon Set with Sylveon.
==Trivia==
* Croagunk was designed by Takao Unno.Creator profile on Takao Unno in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection, p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." (archive)
* Croagunk's English name, along with numerous others, was revealed on February 13, 2007. Due to the poor quality of the image, it was believed its name was "Croalurk".
* Croagunk is the mascot of Pastoria City.
** In Platinum, in front of the Great Marsh, if the stands behind the Croagunk Wall, with their head sticking out of it, a Croagunk may come by, cry out, and then walk to the Great Marsh.
** In the Pastoria City Poké Mart, a wooden Croagunk statue can be seen on the counter. If interacted with, it will mention how "Even though it's made of wood, it still seems like it's seeping poison..."
* In Pokkén Tournament DX, Croagunk is the only playable character that is also a support Pokémon.
===Design variations===
Croagunk is one of few Pokémon whose core series sprites in the handheld console games from the first five generations differ from the 3D models of later generations. While in it is shown to have pink cheeks, its 3D models, official artwork, and animated series appearance consistently depict it with yellow-orange cheeks.
===Origin===
Croagunk may have been based on the . The white markings around its midsection resemble , with the differing placement between male and female Croagunk corresponding to different styles worn by men and women.
====Name origin====
Croagunk may be a combination of croak and gunk (grime).
Gureggru may be a combination of グレる gureru (to turn delinquent) and げろげろ gerogero (onomatopoeia for a frog's croaking; exclamation of disgust).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Brock's Croagunk
* Looker's Croagunk
* Saturn's Croagunk
==References==
==External links==
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