5th Gen Darmanitan versus [Krookodile]

[Ho-Oh]

 

[Ephemeral Euphoria]

Darmanitan, hits like a truck in every sense of the word. Choice Band Krookodile is alright too but I'm more fond of Darmanitan in general.

 

[Atomic Pirate]

I used and liked both, but Krookodile was better.

 

[Tsutarja]

I went for Darmanitan.. Along my main Black journey, I trained a Darumaka and evolved it and I actually used it more than my starter. Even though it's powerful and can have weaknesses, I loved its power. However, I have never had a Darmanitan go into Zen mode.

 

[Plusleminun]

I vote on Krookodile, it looks cooler imo. And I haven't used Darmanitan in a fight, so I can't really compare their fighting skills.

 

[vaporeon7]

My vote went to Krookodile mainly because I'm not fond of Darmanitan's appearance. When I've used them both in-game they've done rather well, although from what I hear Darmanitan is really good competitively.

 

[Hikamaru]

Krookodile for me, I actually used one in my Black playthrough and she really helped me win a lot of battles.

Not to mention the design is awesome.

(Yes, my Krookodile is a girl)

 

[ixin]

While I think darmanitan is better competitively, krookodile 's design is really cool. I love the "shades" look.

 

[Murkrow]

both are actually quite decent competitively, but neither are considered top-tier.

i would go for mafia croc

 

[XtinaIsMeLuvinWWE]

Krookodile, its design to me is creative and clever, I love crocodiles and it's also one of the few ground types I like :)

 

[pknight96]

Darmanitan is the bomb! Although I've never used Krookodile, I can say, without a doubt, that Darmanitan's design appeals more to me, and it's a beast competitvly. Darmanitan ftw!

 

[Illuminaughty]

From a design standpoint, Krookodile has a much better concept and design. Although I am not a fan of most bulky pokemon (mostly ground and rock types), I am quite fond of Krookodile.

Darmatian was one of the biggest disappointments of B/W. There was no reason to make another fire/fighting pokemon, especially a fire/fighting type primate pokemon. The only thing that is somewhat appealing are the flame eyebrows.

This one goes to the Krook.

 

[Ephemeral Euphoria]

There was no reason to make another fire/fighting pokemon, especially a fire/fighting type primate pokemon.

Darmanitan's a pure Fire type though. Unless you count its zen mode.

 

[TwilightBlade]

I'm not really feeling either... My choice is Krookodile, but I find it to be so uglier than Sandile. I do like Krookodile's typing and concept in general. Hahaha 'mafia croc' really fits. I haven't used Darmanitan yet, as the toothy smile and fiery eyebrows aren't exactly for me.

 

[Kenshin5]

Darmatian was one of the biggest disappointments of B/W. There was no reason to make another fire/fighting pokemon, especially a fire/fighting type primate pokemon. The only thing that is somewhat appealing are the flame eyebrows.

I believe you are thinking of the Emboar line.

I like Krookodile more. First and foremost because of the line that Ash has. Sunglasses Krok <3. The design just seemed to click with me from the beginning. And I found it useful through my White run. So altogether I thought it was quite good of a pokemon.

 

[Mr Cat Dog]

I like Darmanitan but I really like Krookodile. I used both in my playthrough of Black version, and though Darmanitan was a good Fire-critter, Krookodile just swept the floor with everything that came in its path. It has a really great type-combo, good offensive stats and - while it's not as cool-looking as Krokorok - still has a good design. The gimmick of Zen-Mode Darmanitan did nothing for me, and while I do like the critter on the whole, Krookodile gets my vote in this fight.

 

[PlatinumDude]

As much as I'd like to vote for both Darmanitan and Krookodile, I went with Darmanitan because it hits hard with Sheer Force-boosted Flare Blitzes. Krookodile is also good in its own right for looking like it has sunglasses.

 

[Zelda]

Krookodile is far better in terms of design, but I like battling with Darmanitan more. I don't know which to choose! :<

 

[blue]

I don't even like Darmanitan's design I've never used it and I don't plan too even if it does have a high Attack stat. Krookodile on the other hand has a great design, decent stats and helps out alot hence why my vote goes to Krookodile.

 

[Legendary Silke]

Krookodile wins! Darmatian looks too derpy. And probably easier for me to use in battles, too.