Crocalor

Crocalor in the anime

Crocalor physically appeared in the main series in Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!, after Roy's Fuecoco evolved during his battle against Liko in the Tera Training Student Battle Tournament, Terastallizing into a Fire type as a Crocalor in the same episode. It evolved into Skeledirge during HZ119.

Crocalor's origin

Crocalor resembles a crocodile with a calavera pattern. In Pokémon Sleep, Crocalor and its evolutionary relatives are shown to sleep with one eye open just like real crocodiles, and its Fire type may reference the way crocodiles release excess heat through their mouths. The fire nest on its head may reference crocodilians balancing sticks and branches on their heads.

Crocalor on cards

Crocalor's first card is a 2023 Scarlet & Violet Uncommon illustrated by kantaro. Paldea Evolved added an Uncommon by Hitoshi Ariga and an Illustration rare by kantaro, and Paradox Rift contributed an Uncommon by Pani Kobayashi. Surging Sparks later added a Common illustrated by Atsuya Uki.

Cards to know

• Crocalor (Scarlet & Violet #037)

  Crocalor's earliest standalone card, a 2023 Scarlet & Violet Uncommon illustrated by kantaro.

• Crocalor (Paldea Evolved #202)

  A Paldea Evolved Illustration rare, also illustrated by kantaro.

• Crocalor (Paradox Rift #024)

  A Paradox Rift Uncommon illustrated by Pani Kobayashi.

• Crocalor (Surging Sparks #030)

  A 2024 Surging Sparks Common illustrated by Atsuya Uki.