Krabby (Pokémon)

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097MS.png #097: Hypno
Pokémon
#099: Kingler 099MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Krabby (disambiguation).
Krabby
River Crab Pokémon
クラブ
Crab
#098
Krabby



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor Cacophony
Cacophony
Sheer Force
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
1'04" 0.4 m
Krabby
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
14.3 lbs. 6.5 kg
Krabby
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
115
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
65
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Krabby
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
Body14.png
Footprint
F098.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

In the main series

Krabby in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Krabby

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 a 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, where they were among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP013 Krabby Ash's Pokédex Krabby. Lives near the shore. Its average height is about 16 inches.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW087 Krabby Dawn's Pokédex 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.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Krabby appeared in Early-Evening Waves.

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 PZ06, 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 Kanto
#098
Red(ENG) Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Blue
Yellow Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
Stadium Lives on beaches and seashores. If a pincer falls off, a new, stronger pincer grows back in its place.
Generation II Johto
#164
Gold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Silver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
Crystal If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.
Stadium 2 If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#098
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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
LeafGreen Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#166
Diamond It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
SoulSilver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
White
Black 2 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Y It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#098
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#098
Sword It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Shield If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.


Game locations

Generation I
Red
Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Blue
Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Seafoam Islands
Blue (Japan)
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
Yellow
Routes 10 and 25, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Seafoam Islands
Generation II
Gold Silver
Whirl Islands (walking and fishing)
Route 40, Cianwood City (Rock Smash and fishing)
Routes 19, 34, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cerulean Gym, Cerulean City, Union Cave (fishing)
Burned Tower, Dark Cave (Rock Smash)
Crystal
Whirl Islands (walking and fishing)
Routes 19, 34, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cerulean City, Union Cave (fishing)
Route 40 and Cianwood City (Rock Smash and surfing)
Dark Cave (Rock Smash)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town (Good Rod)
LeafGreen
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)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 226 (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 226 (Swarm)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Union Cave B2F (fishing)
Route 19, Cianwood City (Rock Smash and fishing)
Whirl Islands (walking and fishing)
Seafoam Islands B4F (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Cliff Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
Safari Zone
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
Blue Lake
Generation V
Black White
Routes 4 and 13, Driftveil City (fishing)
Black 2 White 2
Virbank City, Virbank Complex (fishing)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Water)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 10, 12 and 13
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Cap


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Red Field: Vermilion City Seaside, Cycling Road, Seafoam Islands
Blue Field: Mt. Moon, Vermilion City Streets, Fuchia City
Both Fields: Cerulean City
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Secret Cove
Trozei!
Secret Storage 6, Endless Level 3, Forever Level 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Silver Trench (B15F-B24F), Grand Sea (B15F-B20F), Far-off Sea (B1F-B10F), Fantasy Strait (B14F-B24F)
Ranger
Fall City
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Craggy Coast (B1F-B9F), Marine Resort (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Craggy Coast (B1F-B9F), Marine Resort (1F-19F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode B)
PokéPark Wii
Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone
Ranger: GS
Dolce Island, Cocona Village
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Shimmering Lake
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!, Vehicle Gallery: The Electrifying Tynamo
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 2
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release)
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Metal Claw Krabby English United States 5 November 8 to 14, 2002
PE Secret Shiny Krabby Japanese region Online 15 October 4, 2019 to ???

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* TM Ice TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
30
90 - 137 170 - 264
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Total:
325
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
1/3 ☆☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
12/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Harden Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
088 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1212 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
1616 Protect Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
2020 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2424 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20
2929 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
3232 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 09595% 10
3636 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
4040 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
4444 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 09090% 10
4848 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000 03030% 5
  • 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

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM23
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM45
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM53
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM55
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM83
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM83 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 095}}95% 10
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR17
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR39
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR46
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR60
Bag TR Bug Sprite.png
TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR83
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR84
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR98
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
  • 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

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CorsolaCorsolaCursolaBinacleBarbaracle
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Kingler
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
CorphishCrawdauntSkorupiDrapion
Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
CorphishCrawdauntSkorupiDrapion
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
BinacleBarbaracleGolisopod
Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin098.png Pinani098.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani098.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8%
Friend Area: Shallow Beach
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll be snipping, snipping with these snippers, yeah!
26%-50% HP Bad news, but my HP's about half gone.
1%-25% HP I can't keep going... My snippers can't snip anymore...
Level up Leveled up! My snippers grew sharper, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 098.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak fm.png
(Soak ×1)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 14 Max. exp.: 18
Browser entry R-070
When Krabby starts foaming at its mouth, it's about to spray bubbles to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-021
It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW098.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Krabby often play in the Beach Zone. Their favorite Attraction is Dusknoir's Speed Slam.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2098.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He got tired of battling over territory with Corphish in Cove Town, so he wandered into the Arcane Area. He is proud of his pincers.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT098.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#689
Shuffle098.png

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO098.png Base HP: 102 Base Attack: 181 Base Defense: 124
Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Krabby Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Vise Grip, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse

Evolution

098Krabby.png
Unevolved
Krabby
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 28
099Kingler.png
First evolution
Kingler
 Water 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 098.png Spr b g1 098.png Spr 1b 098.png Spr b g1 098.png Spr 1y 098.png Spr b g1 098.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 098.png Spr b 2g 098.png Spr 2s 098.png Spr b 2s 098.png Spr 2c 098.png Spr b 2c 098.png
Spr 2g 098 s.png Spr b 2g 098 s.png Spr 2s 098 s.png Spr b 2s 098 s.png Spr 2c 098 s.png Spr b 2c 098 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation V
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Generation VII
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098MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Krabby images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


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

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese クラブ Crab From crab
France Flag.png French Krabby Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Krabby Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Krabby Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Krabby Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 크랩 Kreb Similar to Japanese name; from crab
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大鉗蟹 / 大钳蟹 Dàqiánxiè Means "Crab with big pincers"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 大鉗蟹 Daaihkìhmháaih Means "Crab with big pincers"


Related articles

External links

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