Fuecoco (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Fuecoco (disambiguation).

Fuecoco Fire Croc Pokémon ホゲータ Hogator #0909 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Blaze Cacophony Cacophony Unaware Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Fuecoco 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 21.6 lbs. 9.8 kg Fuecoco 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 62	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Fuecoco 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 50
External Links On Smogon Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Fuecoco (Japanese: ホゲータ Hogator) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

It evolves into Crocalor starting at level 16, which evolves into Skeledirge starting at level 36.

Along with Sprigatito and Quaxly, Fuecoco is one of three starter Pokémon of Paldea available at the beginning of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They were also the first Generation IX Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2022, through a Pokémon Presents video presentation.

Biology

Fuecoco emitting light from the tufts on its head

Fuecoco is a bipedal crocodilian Pokémon with a mostly red body and a white stomach and face. Its body contains a small flame sac, which constantly leaks fire energy due to its size. The energy releases in the form of two bright yellow tufts of flame on top of its head; should Fuecoco get excited, more of these tufts of flame may emerge. As shown in the anime, Fuecoco's tufts can emit light. Fuecoco has black eyes and triangular nostrils, and its mouth has three teeth, with one in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw. It has stubby arms and large feet with two black toes on each foot. Fuecoco has yellow square scales on its stomach, back, tail, and the soles of its feet. These scales are warm to the touch, although they can become heated. The scales absorb external heat, such as from warm rocks where it lies on, to be turned into fire energy.

Fuecoco is laid-back and does things at its own pace. It enjoys eating, and it will rush towards any food it sees.

Evolution

Fuecoco evolves into Crocalor, which evolves into Skeledirge.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Fuecoco  Fire

→

First Evolution Crocalor  Fire

→

Second Evolution Skeledirge  Fire  Ghost

In the anime

Main series

Fuecoco in the anime

Major appearances

Roy's Fuecoco

A Fuecoco appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two, as part of the Rising Volt Tacklers crew. In The Ancient Poké Ball, Roy officially caught Fuecoco.

Minor appearances

A Fuecoco appeared in a post-episode segment that aired with JN134.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry HZ004 Fuecoco Liko's Rotom Phone Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon. A Fire type. The fire energy from its body makes the flame on its head ripple like waves. But its emotions run hot–the flames grow much bigger accordingly.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

Fuecoco in Pokémon: Paldean Winds

A Fuecoco appeared in Breathe Out, under the ownership of Ohara. It has made several reappearances throughout Pokémon: Paldean Winds.

Biri-Biri

A Fuecoco appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Anna. It fully evolved into a Skeledirge.

In the manga

Fuecoco in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Fuecoco debuted in the Scarlet & Violet arc, under the ownership of Violet. It's his starter Pokémon, received from Clavell.

In the TCG

Main article: Fuecoco (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Paldea #4 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet It lies on warm rocks and uses the heat absorbed by its square-shaped scales to create fire energy. Violet Its flame sac is small, so energy is always leaking out. This energy is released from the dent atop Fuecoco's head and flickers to and fro.

Fuecoco in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Starter Pokémon from Clavell in Cabo Poco

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Cross-Generation Masters EX Egg event (A Lively Trio!): Scottie/Bettie & FuecocoEgg

In events

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
HOME	HOME Hidden Ability Fuecoco	Worldwide	hide	5	May 30, 2023 onwards

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 67		127 - 174	244 - 338
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 59		57 - 122	110 - 238
Sp. Atk: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 36		36 - 96	69 - 188
Total: 310	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: None

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 077 Round Normal Special 06060 100100% 15 1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1515 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15 1717 Yawn Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2121 Snarl Dark Special 05555 09595% 15 2525 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2828 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 3232 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 3636 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fuecoco Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fuecoco

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: None

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM038 TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM144 TM144 Fire Pledge Fire Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM165 TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM207 TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fuecoco Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Fuecoco

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: None

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Slack Off Normal Status — —% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Fuecoco Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fuecoco Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fuecoco

Side game data

Pokémon GO Base HP: 167 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Incinerate, Bite Charged Attacks: Flamethrower, Disarming Voice, Crunch

Evolution data

Unevolved Fuecoco  Fire

Level 16 →

First Evolution Crocalor  Fire

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Skeledirge  Fire  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Fuecoco images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Fuecoco appears to be based on a baby crocodile, although it has some similarities to theropod dinosaurs and crocodile toys. The fiery tufts on its head, its coloration, and its overall body shape together make it resemble a chili pepper, like the ghost pepper. Given its final evolution, the light color of its face and snout might be inspired by a calavera design, commonly found in the celebration of the Day of the Dead. Its Fire typing may be inspired by the fact that crocodiles release excess heat through their mouths.

Name origin

Fuecoco may be a combination of fuego (Spanish for fire) and cocodrilo (Spanish for crocodile). It may also come from fuocoso (Italian for fiery, especially relating to music).

Hogator may be a combination of 火 ho (fire), ほげー hogē (onomatopoeia for being dumbfounded), fogata (Spanish for campfire) or hoguera (Spanish for bonfire), and gator. It may also involve malagueta (type of chili pepper) or melegueta (grains of paradise; a spice).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ホゲータ Hogator From 火 ho, ほげー hogē, fogata, hoguera, gator, malagueta, and melegueta French Chochodile From chaud and crocodile Spanish Fuecoco Same as English name German Krokel From Krokodil and Fackel or kokeln Italian Fuecoco Same as English name Korean 뜨아거 Tteuageo From 뜨겁다 tteugeopda and 악어 (鰐魚) ageo Mandarin Chinese 呆火鱷 / 呆火鳄 Dāihuǒ'è From 呆 dāi, 火 huǒ, and 鱷魚 / 鳄魚 èyú Cantonese Chinese 呆火鱷 Ngòihfóngohk From 呆 ngòih, 火 fó, and 鱷魚 ngohkyùh

More languages Hindi गरमच्छ Garmacch From मगरमच्छ magarmacch Thai โฮเกเตอร์ Hoketoe Transcription of Japanese name

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• Roy's Fuecoco
• Starter Pokémon

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