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Krabby

Krabby

Galar #98 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • River Crab Pokémon

Krabby

Galar #98 in the Sword and Shield 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.

Marowak

Kingler

Krabby normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Krabby sprite

Shiny

Krabby

River Crab Pokémon

Galar #98
Water

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force(Hidden Ability)

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×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #98Isle of Armor #38
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
225
Base Exp.
65

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 3
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

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

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

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

Evolution

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

Krabby

Galar #98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

Galar #99

Moves

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

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

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

4HardenNormalStatus--30

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

8Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

12Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

16ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

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

24StompNormalPhysical6510020

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

29FlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

32Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

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

36SlamNormalPhysical807520

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

40Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

44CrabhammerWaterPhysical1009010

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

48GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

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

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM83Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

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

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TR83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

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

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

Hammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010

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

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

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.

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 2

A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)

Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.

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

#105

Marowak

#99

Kingler

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