Krabby
クラブ Crab
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| EV yield
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HP
0
| Atk
1
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
115
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Krabby (Japanese: クラブ Crab) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Kingler starting at level 28.
Biology
Physiology
Krabby resembles the creature they are based on, the crab. Krabby's top half is a hard shell that is orange in color. Krabby has a pair of large pincers that it uses as powerful weapons. Krabby's pincers are also used for balance when it walks sideways.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
If a Krabby loses a pincer in battle, it will completely grow back in a short period of time.
Behavior
On beaches where food is hard to come by, Krabby can be seen squabbling with each other over territory. When Krabby sense imminent danger, they will cloak themselves with bubbles from its mouth in an attempt at looking bigger and more intimidating.
Habitat
Krabby live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Krabby are known as scavengers and feed on whatever debris they happen upon in their environment. If food is too scarce, Krabby will also eats mouthfuls of sand to obtain nutrients.
In the anime
Major Appearances
Ash captured a Krabby in Mystery at the Lighthouse. It was transferred to Professor Oak's lab. Ash didn't use Krabby until Round One - Begin!. After defeating an Exeggutor in its first battle, Krabby evolved into a Kingler.
Other
Minor Appearances
Gary's larger-than-average Krabby first appeared in Mystery at the Lighthouse.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP013
| Krabby
| Ash's Pokédex
| Krabby. Lives near the shore. Its average height is about 16 inches.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Red catches a Krabby in Pokémon Adventures which he trades for Misty's Gyarados. Misty later saves a Krabby trapped in Tohjo Falls in Volume 12. This act of kindness prompts Suicune to pick Misty as its trainer, besides her being the expert for Water-type Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Krabby (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
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| Blue
| Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
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| Yellow
| Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
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| Stadium
| Lives on beaches and seashores. If a pincer falls off, a new, stronger pincer grows back in its place.
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| II
| Gold
| If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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| Silver
| The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
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| Crystal
| If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.
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| Stadium 2
| If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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.
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| Emerald
| 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.
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| FireRed
| It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
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| LeafGreen
| Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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| Pearl
| It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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| Platinum
| It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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| HeartGold
| If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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| SoulSilver
| The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Common
| Routes 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Fuchsia City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Safari Zone, and Seafoam Islands (Blue Only)
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| Yellow
| Common
| Routes 10, 25, and Seafoam Islands
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cerulean City, and Cherrygrove City
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| Crystal
| Common
| Route 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Union Cave, and Cherrygrove City
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common
| Cerulean City, Vermilion City, One Island, Three Island, Four Island, Five Island, Six Island, and Seven Island, Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Swarm
| Route 226
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| Platinum
| Swarm
| Route 226
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| None
| Trade
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| Pal Park
| Sea
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 90 - 137
| 170 - 264
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| 99 - 172
| 193 - 339
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| 85 - 156
| 166 - 306
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Krabby is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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| Skorupi, Drapion
| Agility*HGSS
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Lileep, Cradily
| Amnesia
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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Omanyte, Omastar
Kabuto, Kabutops
Corsola
Lileep, Cradily
Anorith, Armaldo
| AncientPower
| Rock
| Special
| 60
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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| Kabuto, Kabutops
| Dig*
| Ground
| Physical
| 80
| 100%
| 10
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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| Krabby, Kingler
| Flail
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
Omanyte, Omastar
| Haze*
| Ice
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Corphish, Crawdaunt
Skorupi, Drapion
| Knock Off
| Dark
| Physical
| 20
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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| Krabby, Kingler
| Slam
| Normal
| Physical
| 80
| 75%
| 20
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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| Corphish, Crawdaunt
| Swords Dance
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 0
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| Omanyte, Omastar
| Tickle
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
It is based upon a crab.
Name origin
Krabby's name is a misspelling of crabby, which means grouchy or ill-tempered. Its Japanese name is simply crab.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
Notes
( Water )
(Soak ×1)
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Krabby images on Bulbagarden Archives.
