Krabby (Pokémon)

← #097: Hypno	Pokémon	#099: Kingler →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Krabby (disambiguation).

Krabby クラブ Crab #098
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category River Crab Pokémon
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor Shell Armor Blue-Striped ----- Sheer Force Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #098 Johto #166 Hoenn #268 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-070 Almia R— Oblivia R-021
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 14.3 lbs. Imperial 6.5 kg Metric 14.3 lbs./6.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 225 (29.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 3 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 115 Battle Exp.: 1151*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Krabby (Japanese: クラブ Crab) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Kingler starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Krabby resembles a crab. Krabby's top half is a hard shell that is orange in color, with two protrusions atop it. The lower half of its body is cream-colored, with fang-like protrusions below the mouth; Krabby's four legs and two arms are also cream-colored. Krabby has a pair of large pincers that it uses as powerful weapons or for balance purposes 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

Water's-edge Pokémon

Krabby live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand. They are normally found in Kanto and Johto, but migrate to Sinnoh from time to time.

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 eat mouthfuls of sand to obtain nutrients.

In the anime

Krabby in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Krabby

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 Kingler.

Other

A Krabby made an appearance in The Evolution Solution, where it grabbed Slowpoke's tail and Psyduck's head.

A Krabby is appeared in Expedition to Onix Island!.

Minor appearances

Gary's larger-than-average Krabby first appeared in Mystery at the Lighthouse.

A Krabby also appeared in Island of the Giant Pokémon.

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 also appeared in The Power of One.

Two Krabby were part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

A Krabby was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

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 where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

Three Krabby were among the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in Got Miltank?.

A Krabby also appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.

A Krabby appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.

A Krabby also appeared in Teaching the Student Teacher! on the rocks.

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 in sandy beaches in burrows it digs, Krabby can grow back its pincers if they break off in battle.

In the manga

Red's Krabby, which now belongs to Misty

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

During A Tale of Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures, 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 it already knew how to use Surf. 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 Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi has a Krabby in the Pokémon Zensho manga.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Kingler

Ash has a Kingler that it was later revealed to have evolved from a Krabby during the Indigo League.

In the TCG

Main article: Krabby (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 4*, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) RB Seafoam Islands B Blue (Japan) Unknown Routes 4*, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) Seafoam Islands Yellow Common Seafoam Islands Routes 10, 25, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Generation II Gold Silver Common Whirl Islands (walking and Fishing) Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City*, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, National Park*, Safari Zone* (fishing) Route 40, Cianwood City and Dark Cave (Rock Smash and surfing) Burned Tower (Rock Smash) Crystal Common Whirl Islands (walking and Fishing) Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City*, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, National Park*, Safari Zone* (fishing) Route 40, Cianwood City and Dark Cave (Rock Smash and surfing) Burned Tower (Rock Smash)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen RareFR CommonLG Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Cerulean City, Seafoam Islands (Good Rod)FRLG Vermilion City (Good Rod and Super Rod)FRLG 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 and Trainer Tower (Good Rod and Super Rod)LG Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Cerulean City, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)LG Seafoam Islands (surfing)LG Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 226 Platinum Swarm Route 226 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Whirl Islands, Cliff Cave Routes 19, 34, 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Seafoam Islands (Fishing) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Blue Lake
Generation V Black White Common Routes 4, 13, Driftveil City (Super Rod) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Virbank City and Virbank Complex (Super Rod) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball	Mt. Moon Cerulean City Vermilion City Seaside Vermilion City Streets Cycling Road Fuchia City Seafoam Islands
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 6 Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (15F-24F) Grand Sea (15F-20F) Far-off Sea (1F-10F) Fantasy Strait (B14-B24)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Craggy Coast (B1-B9) Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Fall City
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Dolce Island Cocona Village
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Shimmering Lake
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Metal Claw Krabby	English	United States	5	November 8 to 14, 2002

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30		90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp. Def: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30 055 ViceGrip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 099 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1111 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1515 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 1919 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 2121 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 2525 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2929 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3131 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000— ——% 5 3535 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3939 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 4141 Crabhammer Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 4545 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15

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/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Chip Away*	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Haze*	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Krabby in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Krabby can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Krabby cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sparkling Sea	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
Sparkling Sea	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Krabby can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 098.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! My snippers grew sharper, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Soak ×1) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 14 Max. exp.: 18 Browser entry   When Krabby starts foaming at its mouth, it's about to spray bubbles to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Krabby often play in the Beach Zone. Their favorite Attraction is Dusknoir's Speed Slam.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: 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 Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Krabby  Water

Level 28 →

First Evolution Kingler  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

Origin

It is based on a crab.

Name origin

Krabby is a corruption of crabby (grouchy or ill-tempered) and is more than likely just a pun on crab, as nothing suggests Krabby is ill-tempered.

Crab is literally crab.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese クラブ Crab From the English crab French Krabby Same as English name Spanish Krabby Same as English name German Krabby Same as English name Italian Krabby Same as English name Korean 크랩 Keuraep Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 大鉗蟹 / 大钳蟹 Dàqiánxiè Means "Crab with big pincers" Cantonese Chinese 大鉗蟹 Daaihkìhmháaih Means "Crab with big pincers"

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Krabby

Notes

← #097: Hypno

Pokémon

#099: Kingler →

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.