Crabrawler (Pokémon)

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Crabrawler Boxing Pokémon マケンカニ Makenkani #739 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Iron Fist Cacophony Cacophony Anger Point Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 225 (39.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Crabrawler 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 15.4 lbs. 7.0 kg Crabrawler 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 68	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Crabrawler 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F739.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Crabrawler (Japanese: マケンカニ Makenkani) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves into Crabominable when leveled up at Mount Lanakila.

Biology

Crabrawler is a crustacean Pokémon resembling a crab. Most of its shell is purple with blue and yellow accents. It has two long, yellow antennae over its eyes. One blue eyelid is usually half-closed, giving it the appearance of a black eye. The purple shell covering its body appears to be made of three parts: two plain plates covering the shoulders and part of the chest and one plate covered in blue stripes across its underside. A large portion of its yellow body is visible down the center of its chest and a tiny spot is visible in the center of its back. Crabrawler has three pairs of legs. The two rear pairs are smaller with yellow joints and blue tips. The foremost pair of legs has large blue pincers resembling boxing gloves. There is a small amount of meat in its claws, which is considered delicious.

A competitive Pokémon that hates to lose, this Pokémon uses its large claws as protection for its face and belly while it closes in on opponents. Crabrawler's pincers sometimes break off from overuse, but they grow back quickly. Crabrawler strives to achieve not only a high social standing, but a physically higher position as well. It can be found clinging to buildings or even tall people, and will punch anyone who attempts to remove it from its perch. In the event that it does lose, its mouth will foam before it faints.

While it is capable of splitting tree trunks, it usually punches trees to knock down ripe berries. Many Crabrawler will gather around a tree to compete for the ripe berries. ^[1] Crabrawler also preys on Exeggcute. It has been known to mistake Exeggutor for coconut trees, which shake and stomp Crabrawler off when climbed.

In the anime

Crabrawler in the anime

Major appearances

Crawbrawler debuted in Trial and Tribulation!, under the ownership of Hala. It was used in a battle against Ash, where it battled Rowlet and proved to be a tough opponent. However, Rowlet was able to defeat Crawbrawler in the end. It reappeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!, where it evolved into Crabominable after defeating a Sneasel on Mount Lanakila.

Multiple Crabrawler appeared in Partner Promises!. They were having a sparring match on Treasure Island, but fled when Ash asked if he and Pikachu could join in.

A Crabrawler appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!, where it tried to steal Ash's hat, only to be defeated by Meltan.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Crabrawler appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

A Trainer's Crabrawler appeared in This Magik Moment!.

A Trainer's Crabrawler appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but ended up losing.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Crabrawler in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Multiple Crabrawler debuted in Thieving and Boss Crabominable. Upon arriving at Poni Island, Sun was attacked by a pair of them, and they proceeded to steal a Mirage Berry he was holding. After following them to Seafolk Village, Sun discovered that the Crabrawler were part of a larger group led by a powerful Crabominable. They reappeared in The Truth and Island Kahuna Hapu.

A Crabrawler belonging to the Aether Foundation appeared in a flashback in PASM25.

In the Pokémon Horizon manga

A Crabrawler appeared in Mastering the Z-Move!.

In the TCG

Main article: Crabrawler (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sun	Moon	Aspear Berry (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Aspear Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #742 Heavy Hitter Sometimes increases damage.

Pokémon Rumble Rush File:Rush739Body.png Walking Speed: 2.67 seconds Base HP: 47 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60

Evolution

Unevolved Crabrawler  Fighting

Level up at Mount Lanakila →

First evolution Crabominable  Fighting  Ice

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Crabrawler images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Crabrawler was known by the code name "Crab 1" during development.^[2]
• Crabrawler is the only known Pokémon with a base stat total of 338.
• Crabrawler and Crabominable are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to have an insectoid body.

Origin

Crabrawler is based on a crab,^[2] likely the coconut crab. Some of Crabrawler's attributes are reminiscent of professional boxers.

Name origin

Crabrawler may be a combination of crab and brawler.

Makenkani may be a combination of 負けん気 makenki (hates to lose), 喧嘩 kenka (fight), and 蟹 kani (crab).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese マケンカニ Makenkani From 負けん気 makenki, 喧嘩 kenka, and 蟹 kani French Crabagarre From crabe and bagarre Spanish Crabrawler Same as English name German Krabbox From Krabbe and boxen Italian Crabrawler Same as English name Korean 오기지게 Ogijige From 오기 (傲氣) ogi, 기지 (機智) giji, and 게 ge Mandarin Chinese 好勝蟹 / 好胜蟹 Hàoshèngxiè From 好勝 / 好胜 hàoshèng and 蟹 xiè Cantonese Chinese 好勝蟹 Housingháaih From 好勝 housing and 蟹 háaih

More languages Russian Крабролер Krabroler Transcription of English name Thai มาเค็นคานิ Makenkani Transcription of Japanese name

Notes

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