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Krabby

Krabby

#0098 in the National Pokédex • River Crab Pokémon

Krabby

#0098 in the National Pokédex • River Crab Pokémon

Stats

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.

Hypno

Kingler

Krabby normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Krabby sprite

Shiny

Krabby

River Crab Pokémon

#0098
Water

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer ForceHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Krabby takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

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

Krabby

#0098

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#0099

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial4010030

An attack that may reduce SPEED.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.

20Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

Grips with power­ ful pincers.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

An attack that may up user's ATTACK.

23Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.

25GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A one-hit KO, pincer attack.

30StompNormalPhysical6510020

An attack that may cause flinching.

32Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

34ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

35CrabhammerWaterPhysical1009010

Has a high criti­ cal hit ratio.

39BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

40HardenNormalStatus--30

Raises the user's DEFENSE.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.
Class
Description
0Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A dance that in­ creases ATTACK.

0CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

0Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

An attack that may cause paralysis.

0Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A tackle that also hurts the user.

0Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A tackle that also hurts the user.

0Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

Squirts water to attack.

0SurfWaterSpecial9010015

A strong water- type attack.

0Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

An attack that may freeze the foe.

0BlizzardIceSpecial110705

An attack that may freeze the foe.

0Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

An attack that may lower SPEED.

0StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

A powerful physi­ cal attack.

0ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A poison move with increasing damage.

0RageNormalPhysical2010020

Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.

0MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe.

0Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

0BideNormalPhysical--10

Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.

0RestPsychicStatus--10

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

0SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.

0ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

An attack that may steal a held item.

0SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

An attack useable only while asleep.

0CurseGhostStatus--10

Works differently for ghost-types.

0Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

Reduces the foe's accuracy.

0Icy WindIceSpecial559515

An icy attack that lowers SPEED.

0EndureNormalStatus--10

Always leaves at least 1HP.

0SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

0Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

Successive hits raise power.

0AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

0Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Randomly attacks while asleep.

0ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

0FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

0Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

The power varies with the POKéMON.

0Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.

0Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

0WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

0HailIceStatus--10

Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.

0FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

0Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

0DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

0Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

0Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe

0Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

An attack that may cause flinching.

0False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.

0Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

0Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

0FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

0X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

0CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

0Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

0RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

0ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

0ConfideNormalStatus--20

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

0HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

An attack that may make foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

Sharply increases the user's SPEED.

Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

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

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

An attack that may raise all stats.

Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

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

DigGroundPhysical8010010

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

Stronger if the user's HP is low.

Hammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010

The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

HazeIceStatus--30

Eliminates all stat changes.

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

SlamNormalPhysical807520

Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.

SlashNormalPhysical7010020

Has a high criti­ cal hit ratio.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

Makes the foe laugh to lower ATTACK and DEFENSE.

Games

Games where Krabby appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.

Red & Blue

1996

Krabby in Red & Blue

Krabby

Yellow

1998

Gold & Silver

1999

Crystal

2000

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Black & White

2010

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Pokémon GO

2016

Sword & Shield

2019

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

#0097

Hypno

#0099

Kingler

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