Krabby (Japanese: クラブ Crab) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Kingler starting at level 28.
Biology
Krabby is a crustacean Pokémon with a strong outer shell protecting its small body. Its upper half is red and has its eyes and two small spikes on the top of its head. Its light tan arms are also connected to its upper body. Its lower body is light tan and doubles as its jaw with two fangs overlapping its upper body. Its hips are visible on the lower front of its body connected to its four long, thin legs. Each leg has a single, claw-like foot. The main features of Krabby's body are the two large, red pincers at the end of its arms. Krabby uses them as its main form of offense, and as a form of balance. Sometimes, Krabby may lose a claw during battle or have a damaged claw forcibly removed. However, the claw regenerates over a short period.
In the wild, Krabby lives near the edge of water in both fresh and salt water. Krabby is most commonly found on beaches where it burrows in the sand. In times of scarce food sources, it may eat sand to regain nutrients and will be very aggressive in defending its home. Its main form of defense is creating foam to shroud its body, in order to confuse opponents into thinking that it is bigger than it actually is. As seen in the anime, Krabby generally keeps to itself, but will quickly defend itself if provoked. In the past, Crabhammer was its signature move.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash caught a Krabby in Mystery at the Lighthouse. It was transferred to Professor Oak's lab, and he didn't use it until Round One - Begin!. After defeating an Exeggutor in its first battle, Krabby evolved into Kingler.
Other
A Krabby appeared in The Evolution Solution as a resident of Seafoam Island. It grabbed Slowpoke's tail and Psyduck's head with its pincers.
A Krabby appeared in Expedition to Onix Island! as a resident of a deserted island. It got into trouble with Oshawott and Piplup.
Minor appearances
A larger-than-average Krabby debuted in Mystery at the Lighthouse, under the ownership of Gary Oak. It briefly reappeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, where Gary compared its size to Ash's Krabby's size.
A Krabby appeared in Island of the Giant Pokémon.
A Krabby appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Krabby appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, as part of the film crew for the movie "Pokémon in Love".
A Krabby appeared in a flashback in The Lost Lapras.
A Krabby appeared in Misty's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
Multiple Krabby appeared in The Power of One.
A wild Krabby appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
Two Krabby appeared in Flower Power as parts of Florando's annual Pokémon Exhibition.
A Krabby appeared in Tricks of the Trade as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
A Trainer used a Krabby in Hook, Line, and Stinker to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.
A Krabby appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Three Krabby appeared in Got Miltank? as inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
A Krabby appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.
A Krabby appeared in Gone Corphishin' in a fantasy.
A Krabby appeared in PK19.
A Krabby appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.
A Krabby appeared in Teaching the Student Teacher! on the rocks.
A Krabby appeared in The Island of Illusions! as a resident of Grand Spectrala Islet.
A Krabby appeared in Going for the Gold!, where it was among the Pokémon seen in the Ambrette Aquarium.
A wild Krabby appeared in Alola, Kanto!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Krabby appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!, under the ownership of the master caddy. He uses it as a club for Pokémon Golf.
A Krabby appeared in The Wisdom Not to Run!, where it saw a group of Meltan arrive at Manalo Stadium.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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EP013
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Krabby
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Ash's Pokédex
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Krabby. Lives near the shore. Its average height is about 16 inches.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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BW087
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Krabby
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Krabby, the River Crab Pokémon. Living on sandy beaches in burrows it digs, Krabby can grow back its pincers if they break off in battle.
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In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
In The Orange Islands, Ash saved a Lapras from a group of Krabby that were attacking it.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
During A Tale of Ninetales, Red caught a Krabby off-screen while he had some Blue's Pokémon in his party by mistake. Later, in What a Dragonite, after HM03 (Surf) was destroyed Krabby was traded for Misty's Gyarados, Gyara, since he already knew how to use Surf. She later appeared again with Misty worrying for Red in Do Wrong, Dewgong!.
A Krabby appeared in Murkrow Row, where it resided in Gold's house.
Misty later saved a Krabby trapped in Tohjo Falls in Chinchou in Charge. This act of kindness prompted Suicune to pick Misty as its Trainer, besides her being the expert for Water-type Pokémon.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
In Fuchsia City, Satoshi received a Krabby, among a few other Pokémon, from a Fisherman in exchange for the Dratini he found.
In the TCG
- Main article: Krabby (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #098
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Red(ENG)
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Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
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Stadium
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Lives on beaches and seashores. If a pincer falls off, a new, stronger pincer grows back in its place.
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Generation II
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Johto #164
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Gold
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If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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Silver
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The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
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Crystal
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If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.
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Stadium 2
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If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #098
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Ruby
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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
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Emerald
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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
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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
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Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #166
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Diamond
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It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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SoulSilver
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The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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White
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Black 2
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It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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Y
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It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #98
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Sword
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It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
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Shield
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If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
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Game locations
Generation I
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Red
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Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
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Blue
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Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) Seafoam Islands
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Blue (Japan)
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Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) Seafoam Islands Trade Growlithe at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island
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Yellow
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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FireRed
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Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town (Good Rod)
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LeafGreen
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Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth, Water Path, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Trainer Tower, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town (Good Rod and Super Rod) Seafoam Islands (Surfing)
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Colosseum
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XD
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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30
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90 - 137
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170 - 264
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 325
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krabby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krabby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krabby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krabby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Krabby in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Krabby in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krabby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krabby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Krabby
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Krabby
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Soak ×1)
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Loops: 6
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Min. exp.: 14
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Max. exp.: 18
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Browser entry R-070
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When Krabby starts foaming at its mouth, it's about to spray bubbles to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Krabby is based on a crab, possibly a sand bubbler crab.
Name origin
Krabby is a corruption of crabby (grouchy or ill-tempered) and a pun on crab.
Crab is literally crab.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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クラブ Crab
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From crab
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French
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Krabby
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Krabby
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Same as English name
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German
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Krabby
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Krabby
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Same as English name
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Korean
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크랩 Kreb
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Similar to Japanese name; from crab
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Mandarin Chinese
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大鉗蟹 / 大钳蟹 Dàqiánxiè
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Means "Crab with big pincers"
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Cantonese Chinese
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大鉗蟹 Daaihkìhmháaih
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Means "Crab with big pincers"
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More languages
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Hindi
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क्रेब्बि Krabby
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Крабби Krabbi
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
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