#098
Krabby
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 225 (88.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 65
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Protects against critical hits.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Generation VII
Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
Generation VIII
It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
Generation II
If it senses dan ger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walk ing sideways.
If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.
Generation III
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.
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.
It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Generation IV
It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
Generation V
It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Generation VI
If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
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.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 9 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 23 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 30 | Stomp | nor | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Razor ShellSTAB | wat | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 36 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 39 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 41 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | CrabhammerSTAB | wat | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 48 | Guillotine | nor | P | — | 30% | 5 |
| 49 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Razor ShellSTAB | wat | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Krabby
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Krabby
Krabby is a Water-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Krabby Base Stats
Krabby has a base stat total of 325, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
