Krabby (Pokémon)

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Krabby クラブ Crab #098
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' 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 -----	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— Almia R— Oblivia
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Kingler starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Krabby resembles the creature they are based on, the crab. Krabby's top half is a hard shell that is orange in color. Krabby has a pair of large pincers that it uses as powerful weapons. Krabby's pincers are also used for balance 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

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Water's-edge Pokémon

Krabby live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand.

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 eats mouthfuls of sand to obtain nutrients.

In the anime

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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 a Kingler.

Minor Appearances

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

Pokédex entries

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

In the manga

Red catches a Krabby in Pokémon Adventures which he trades for Misty's Gyarados. 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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 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. 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 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle. Platinum 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.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Seafoam Islands (Blue only) and Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave, and Routes Route 6, Route 11, Route 12, Route 13, Route 17, Route 18, Route 24, and Route 25 with Super Rod Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Routes Route 10 and Route 25 and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod and Seafoam Islands
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cerulean City, and Cherrygrove City Crystal Common Route 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Union Cave, and Cherrygrove City
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Cerulean City, Vermilion City, One Island, Three Island, Four Island, Five Island, Six Island, and Seven Island, Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24 Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 226 Platinum Swarm Route 226 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Cliff Cave Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
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 Rumble	Shiny Beach

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.

Pokéthlon 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

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By tutoring

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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

• In Pokémon Platinum, Krabby is the one of the few Pokémon not in the Sinnoh Pokédex, and not introduced in Generation IV, to have a new sprite. Meowth, Oddish, Hitmonlee, Ninetales, Primeape, and Registeel are the others.
• In versions Red, Blue and Green, its sprite is symetrical, like that of Shellder.

Origin

It is based upon a crab.

Name origin

Krabby's name is a misspelling of crabby, which means grouchy or ill-tempered. Its Japanese name is simply crab.

In other languages

• German: Krabby
• French: Krabby
• Korean: 크랩 Keuraep - Transliteration of crab.

Related articles

• Ash's Krabby

Notes

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