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Krabby in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#98 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • River Crab Pokémon

Krabby in the National Pokédex
Krabby sprite

Normal

Shiny Krabby sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

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.

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

River Crab Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0098

Krabby in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

30

170

264

Attack

105

193

339

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

25

49

163

Sp. Def

25

49

163

Speed

50

94

218

Total

325

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Krabby, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
225
Base Exp.
65

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Wild encounter

Appears as a hidden Pokémon along the southern sea routes, on Routes 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109.

Alpha Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 105

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 106

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 107

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 108

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 109

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Omega Ruby
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 105

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 106

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 107

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 108

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Route 109

DexNav hidden Pokémon25-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartBubble

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

Water4010030
StartMud Sport

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Ground--15
5Vise Grip

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

Normal5510030
9Leer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
11Harden

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

Normal--30
15Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

Water6510020
19Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
21Metal Claw

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

Steel509535
25Stomp

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

Normal6510020
29Protect

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

Normal--10
31Guillotine

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

Normal-305
35Slam

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

Normal807520
39Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
41Crabhammer

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

Water1009010
45Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

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

Water--5
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

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

Dark6010025
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM54False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
TM55Scald

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

Water8010015
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM03Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015
HM04Strength

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

Normal8010015
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
HM07Dive

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

Water8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
Amnesia

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

Psychic--20
Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
Bide

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

Normal--10
Chip Away

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

Normal7010020
Endure

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

Normal--10
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Haze

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

Ice--30
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Slam

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

Normal807520
Tickle

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

Normal-10020

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)

Removes additional effects to increase move damage.

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

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