Krabby (Pokémon)

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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 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 {{{form2}}} 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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Kingler starting at level 28.

Biology

As a crustacean, Krabby has a strong outer shell protecting its small body. Its upper half is red, containing two small spikes facing upwards on the top of its head. 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 long, thin legs, which have small, claw-like feet. The main feature of Krabby's body is its large, red pincers. Krabby uses them as its main form of offense, and as a form of balance. Sometimes, Krabby may lose a claw during battle, or it can forcibly remove a claw if it is damaged, and regenerate the claw 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 to live. 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, on average, Krabby generally keeps to itself, but will quickly defend itself if provoked.

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 appeared in Expedition to Onix Island!.

Minor appearances

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

A Krabby 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 breeding competition.

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

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

A Krabby appeared in Gone Corphishin' in a fantasy.

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!.

A Krabby appeared in Going for the Gold!.

A wild Krabby appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

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 the manga

Krabby in Pokémon Adventures

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 he already knew how to use Surf. She later appeared again with Misty worrying for Red in Do Wrong, Dewgong!.

Another Krabby resides in Gold's house in Murkrow Row.

Misty later saves a Krabby trapped in Tohjo Falls in Chinchou in Charge. 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 Krabby

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

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness & Sky: Krabby are known to blow bubbles over the beach near Beach Cave. In Sky, when the player and partner access the beach for the first time after clearing Mt. Bristle, one such Krabby will inform them of bottles found at the beach with mail written inside them.

Pokédex entries

Generation I 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 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 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 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 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 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

Game locations

Generation I Red Routes 4*, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) Blue Routes 4*, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) Seafoam Islands Blue (Japan) Routes 4*, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod) Seafoam Islands Yellow Routes 10 and 25, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod) Seafoam Islands

Generation II Gold Silver Whirl Islands (walking and fishing) Routes 14*, 19, 34 and Route 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City*, Cerulean City*, Cianwood City, National Park*, Safari Zone* (Fishing) Rock Smash in Johto Crystal Whirl Islands (walking and fishing) Routes 14*, 19 and 34, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City*, National Park*, Safari Zone* (Fishing) Route 40 and Cianwood City(Rock Smash and surfing) Ice Path (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 (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 (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* (Fishing) Route 19, Cianwood City (Rock Smash and fishing) Whirl Islands (walking and fishing) Seafoam Islands* (Old Rod and Good Rod) Cliff Cave (walking and Rock Smash) 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

In side games

Generation I Pinball Mt. Moon, Cerulean City, Vermilion City Seaside, Vermilion City Streets, Cycling Road, Fuchia City, Seafoam Islands

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 (15F-24F), Grand Sea (15F-20F), Far-off Sea (1F-10F), Fantasy Strait (B14-B24) Ranger Fall City

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Craggy Coast (B1-B9), Marine Resort (B1-B19) MD Sky Craggy Coast (B1-B9), Marine Resort (B1-B19) 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)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 011 Bubble Water Special 04040 100100% 30 055 Vice Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 099 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1111 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1515 Bubble Beam 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 100100 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 VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Ally Switch* Psychic Status — —% 15 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Ancient Power 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 65 100% 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! 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 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 R-000 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 Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● 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 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: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #689 Block Smash+ Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 181 Base Defense: 156 Egg Distance: 2 km* Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Bubble, Mud Shot Charged Attacks: Vice Grip, Bubble Beam, Water Pulse

Evolution

Unevolved Krabby  Water

Level 28 →

First Evolution Kingler  Water

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

Origin

It 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 Japanese クラブ Crab From 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 Kreb Similar to Japanese name; from crab 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 Hindi क्रेब्बि Krabby Transcription of English name Russian Крабби Krabbi Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Ash's Krabby

Notes

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