Crocodile was, in the past, a member of the Ouka Shichibuaki. As such, his strength is really incomparable with many opponents. He's the strongest and clever member of Baroque Works. Besides all this, Crocodile has eaten the Suna Suna no Mi Logia, which gives him the ability to turn his body into sand. This ability is extremely dangerous, as well as generating devastating storms of sand (capable of destroying small towns and marine vessels), it can take a person body's, and dry it out completely. Leaving people dried don't kill them at the moment since a good dose of hydration will return them to their normal state. In addition, Crocodile has a sharp weapon: a hook located in what should be his left hand. Under the gold tip of the hook, is another hook, more oxidized, but varnished with a highly lethal scorpion venom. If this hook is destroyed, Crocodile can put out a retractable knife.

Crocodile's weakness is water, since when his body is wet, the sand is solid, making it an easy target.