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Krabby

#98 in the Black and White Pokédex • River Crab Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

225

Base Experience

65
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Hitmonlee

Tyrogue

Krabby normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Krabby sprite

Shiny

Krabby

River Crab Pokémon

#98
Water

Height

0.4 m

Weight

6.5 kg

Base XP

65

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force

HP

30

Attack

105

Defense

90

Sp. Atk

25

Sp. Def

25

Speed

50

Total

325

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

5Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

9LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

11HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

15Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

19Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.

29ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

31GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

35SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

39BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

41CrabhammerWaterPhysical909010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

45FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Sheer Force

Hidden Ability

Removes added effects to increase move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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B/W / Pokédex

Krabby

Krabby

#98 in the Black and White Pokédex • River Crab Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

225

Base Experience

65
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Driftveil City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5540%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Hitmonlee

Tyrogue

Krabby normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Krabby sprite

Shiny

Krabby

River Crab Pokémon

#98
Water

Height

0.4 m

Weight

6.5 kg

Base XP

65

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force

HP

30

Attack

105

Defense

90

Sp. Atk

25

Sp. Def

25

Speed

50

Total

325

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

5Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

9LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

11HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

15Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

19Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.

29ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

31GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

35SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

39BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

41CrabhammerWaterPhysical909010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

45FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Sheer Force

Hidden Ability

Removes added effects to increase move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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