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Krabby.

national dex #098 · gen I
BST 325 · water
Krabby official artwork
water
#098 · gen I
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HP
30
ATK
105
DEF
90
SPA
25
SPD
25
SPE
50
BST 325 · best Attack 105 · worst Sp. Atk 25 · meters scale to 200

Krabby is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

Typingwater
AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Shell Armor, Sheer Force
Height, weight0.4 m / 6.5 kg
Catch rate225 / 255
Egg groupsWater3
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Krabby base stats

BST 325 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP30170264
Atk105193339
Def90166306
SpA2549163
SpD2549163
Spe5094218
BST325bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Krabby weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Grass
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Krabby abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Hyper CutterPrevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell ArmorProtects against critical hits.
Sheer ForcehiddenStrengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Krabby evolution line

2 stages

Krabby evolves into Kingler: level it up to 28 or higher. How to evolve Krabby, every game

Best Krabby moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterCrabhammerPHYS100
waterSurfSPEC90
waterLiquidationPHYS85
waterDivePHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110
iceIce BeamSPEC90
normalBody SlamPHYS85

Krabby moves

gen 8 · 92 moves · 15 level-up · 45 TM/HM · 15 egg · 17 tutor
52 moves · Krabby appears in 14 games
Water GunL1LeerL9Bubble BeamL20Metal ClawL21Mud ShotL23StompL30Razor ShellL32SlamL36BrineL39HardenL40Swords DanceL40ProtectL41CrabhammerL45GuillotineL48FlailL49AgilityeggAlly SwitcheggAmnesiaeggAncient PowereggAttractTMBlizzardTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMDigeggDiveTMEndureeggFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMFlingTMHailTMHammer ArmeggIce BeamTMIcy WindTMIron DefenseTMKnock OffeggLiquidationTMNight SlasheggRain DanceTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMScaldTMSlasheggSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSubstituteTMSuperpowerTMSurfTMThiefTMWhirlpoolTMX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 9
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 20
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35Level 21
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15Level 23
StompnormalPHYS65100%20Level 30
Razor ShellSTABwaterPHYS7595%10Level 32
SlamnormalPHYS8075%20Level 36
BrineSTABwaterSPEC65100%10Level 39
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 40
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 40
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 41
CrabhammerSTABwaterPHYS10090%10Level 45
GuillotinenormalPHYS-30%5Level 48
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 49
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BrineSTABwaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20TM / HM
CutnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
HailiceSTAT--10TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
Razor ShellSTABwaterPHYS7595%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
ScaldSTABwaterSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
X ScissorbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Egg
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Egg
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Egg
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Egg
DiggroundPHYS80100%10Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Egg
Hammer ArmfightingPHYS10090%10Egg
HazeiceSTAT--30Egg
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
SlamnormalPHYS8075%20Egg
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Egg
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Egg
TicklenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Tutor
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Krabby Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.

Shield

If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.

Generation VI3 entries
X

If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

Y

It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Krabby live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand. On sandy beaches with little in the way of food, these Pokémon can be seen squabbling with each other over territory.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.

HeartGold

If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

SoulSilver

The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

KRABBY live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand. On sandy beaches with little in the way of food, these POKéMON can be seen squabbling with each other over territory.

Emerald

KRABBY live in holes dug into beaches. On sandy shores with little in the way of food, they can be seen squabbling with each other over territory.

FireRed

It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.

LeafGreen

Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

If it senses dan­ ger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

Silver

The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walk­ ing sideways.

Crystal

If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.

Yellow

Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.

Krabby species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorRed
ShapeArmor
HabitatWaters Edge
Height0.4 m (1'04")
Weight6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate225 (88.2%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater3
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience65
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#098
Kanto#098
Johto#164
Johto (HGSS)#166
Let's Go Kanto#098
Galar#098
Isle of Armor#038
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker105 Atk / 25 SpA
Best statAttack 105very good
Speed tier50 Speaverage speed
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty225 / 255easy, about 88.2% per ball

About Krabby

Krabby is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets. Krabby stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Krabby base stats

Krabby has a base stat total of 325, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 25 (poor). Krabby excels as a physical attacker. Krabby is average speed with a base Speed of 50.

Krabby weaknesses and resistances

As a Water-type, Krabby is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Krabby 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Krabby abilities

Krabby's abilities include Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, Sheer Force. Hyper Cutter prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Krabby moves and learnset

Krabby can learn 92 moves in Generation 8, including 15 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, 15 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Crabhammer (Water, 100 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Dive (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Krabby can learn Superpower (Fighting), Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice).

Training Krabby

Krabby has a capture rate of 225 (88.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Krabby yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Krabby belongs to the Water3 egg group. Krabby is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Krabby → Kingler).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Krabby. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Krabby, or use the team builder to see how Krabby fits into your squad.

Tools for Krabby
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