Krabby is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Krabby
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0098
Type
Water
Species
River Crab Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Abilities
1. Hyper Cutter2. Shell ArmorSheer Force (hidden ability)
Local №
0098 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0164 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0098 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0166 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0098 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0098 (Sword/Shield)0038 (The Isle of Armor)
Training
EV yield
1 Attack
Catch rate
225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
65
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 3
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
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
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Krabby.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
½
2
2
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
Evolution chart
#0098 Krabby Water(Level 28)#0099 Kingler Water
Krabby changes
In Generation 1, Krabby has a base Special stat of 25.
In Generations 1-4, Krabby has a base experience yield of 115.
In Generations 2-7, Krabby has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Yellow
Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
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.
RubySapphire
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.
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.
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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
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 RubyAlpha 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.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
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.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are lost in battle.
Moves learned by Krabby
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
Moves learnt by level up
Krabby does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Krabby cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Krabby learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Water Gun
Water
40
100
4
Harden
Normal
—
—
8
Metal Claw
Steel
50
95
12
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
16
Protect
Normal
—
—
20
Bubble Beam
Water
65
100
24
Stomp
Normal
65
100
29
Flail
Normal
—
100
32
Razor Shell
Water
75
95
36
Slam
Normal
80
75
40
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
44
Crabhammer
Water
100
90
48
Guillotine
Normal
—
30
Egg moves
Krabby learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Krabby gen 8 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Agility
Psychic
—
—
Ally Switch
Psychic
—
—
Amnesia
Psychic
—
—
Ancient Power
Rock
60
100
Flail
Normal
—
100
Hammer Arm
Fighting
100
90
Haze
Ice
—
—
Knock Off
Dark
65
100
Night Slash
Dark
70
100
Slam
Normal
80
75
Slash
Normal
70
100
Tickle
Normal
—
100
Moves learnt by TM
Krabby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
07
Hail
Ice
—
—
13
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
14
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
18
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
28
Dig
Ground
80
100
31
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
32
Double Team
Normal
—
—
39
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
42
Facade
Normal
70
100
44
Rest
Psychic
—
—
45
Attract
Normal
—
100
46
Thief
Dark
60
100
49
Scald
Water
80
100
54
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
55
Brine
Water
65
100
56
Fling
Dark
—
100
58
Endure
Normal
—
—
75
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
80
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
81
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
82
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
87
Swagger
Normal
—
85
90
Substitute
Normal
—
—
93
Cut
Normal
50
95
95
Surf
Water
90
100
96
Strength
Normal
80
100
98
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Krabby sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
—
Shiny
—
—
—
—
See all Krabby sprites
Where to find Krabby
Red
Route 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25, Fuchsia City, Vermilion City, Safari Zone
Blue
Route 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City, Safari Zone
Yellow
Route 10, 25, Seafoam Islands
GoldSilver
Route 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Burned Tower, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Dark Cave, Olivine City, Whirl Islands
Crystal
Route 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Burned Tower, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Dark Cave, Olivine City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands
RubySapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
LeafGreen
Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Seafoam Islands, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Route 226
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Route 19, Cianwood City, Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands, Whirl Islands
BlackWhite
Route 4, 13, Driftveil City
Black 2White 2
Virbank City, Virbank Complex
XY
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Route 105, 106, 107, 108, 109
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Route 10, 12, 13
SwordShield
South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon
