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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: River Crab Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 0.4m
Weight: 6.5kg
Catch Rate: 225
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 大鉗蟹
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 大钳蟹
English Krabby
French Krabby
German Krabby
Italian Krabby
Japanese クラブ
Japanese (Romanized) Crab
Japanese (Trademark) Crab
Korean 크랩
Spanish Krabby

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #98
Kanto #98
Johto (G/S) #164
Johto (HG/SS) #166
Galar #98

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter: The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
  • Shell Armor: A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
  • Sheer Force: Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 28
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 2x
Fire 0.5x
Grass 2x
Ice 0.5x
Steel 0.5x
Water 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Water 30
105
90
25
25
50
325
7 Water 30
105
90
25
25
50
325
6 Water 30
105
90
25
25
50
325

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
United States Pokémon Blue Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Japan Pokémon Stadium かいがんや はまべに すんでいる。 ハサミは とれると はえかわり はえかわると まえより つよくなる。
United States Pokémon Stadium Lives on beaches and seashores. If a pincer falls off, a new, stronger pincer grows back in its place.
United States Pokémon Yellow Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
United States Pokémon Gold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
United States Pokémon Silver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
United States Pokémon Ruby Krabby live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand. On sandy beaches with little in the way of food, these Pokemon can be seen squabbling with each other over territory.
United States Pokémon Sapphire KRABBY live on beaches, burrowed inside holes dug into the sand. On sandy beaches with little in the way of food, these POKeMON can be seen squabbling with each other over territory.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
United States Pokémon FireRed It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
United States Pokémon Pearl It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
United States Pokémon Diamond It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
United States Pokémon Platinum It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
United States Pokémon HeartGold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
United States Pokémon White It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Japan Pokémon White すなはまに あなを ほって くらす。 ハサミは たたかいで とれても また はえてきて もとどおり。
United States Pokémon Black It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Japan Pokémon Black すなはまに あなを ほって くらす。 ハサミは たたかいで とれても また はえてきて もとどおり。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 すなはまに あなを ほって くらす。 ハサミは たたかいで とれても また はえてきて もとどおり。
United States Pokémon White 2 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Japan Pokémon White 2 すなはまに あなを ほって くらす。 ハサミは たたかいで とれても また はえてきて もとどおり。
Germany Pokémon X Wittert es Gefahr, hüllt es sich in Blasen aus seinem Maul, um größer zu erscheinen.
Italy Pokémon Y Si trova vicino al mare. Le grandi chele, se asportate, ricrescono.
Spain Pokémon Y Es fácil encontrarlo cerca del mar. Las largas pinzas que tiene vuelven a crecer si se las quitan de su sitio.
South Korea Pokémon Y 바다 근처에서 발견된다. 커다란 집게는 뜯겨도 나중에 다시 자라난다.
France Pokémon Y On trouve ce Pokémon près de la mer. Ses grosses pinces peuvent repousser si elles se font arracher.
Germany Pokémon Y Es kommt vor allem nahe des Meeres vor. Die großen Scheren wachsen nach, wenn sie vom Körper abgetrennt wurden.
Japan Pokémon Y うみの ちかくで みつかる。 おおきな ハサミは もぎとっても あとから また はえてくる。
United States Pokémon Y It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Italy Pokémon X Se si sente in pericolo, si circonda di bolle che produce con la bocca per sembrare più grande.
Spain Pokémon X Ante el peligro, se camufla con las burbujas que desprende su boca, para parecer más grande.
France Pokémon X S’il est menacé, il se cache derrière les bulles émises par sa bouche pour paraître plus gros.
Japan Pokémon X きけんがせまると くちから はきだす あわで ぜんしんを つつんで からだを おおきく みせようとする。
United States Pokémon X If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
South Korea Pokémon X 위험이 닥치면 입에서 뿜어내는 거품으로 전신을 감싸서 몸을 크게 보이려고 한다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Krabby vive en la playa, enterrado en agujeros en la arena. Cuando en las playas de arena fina escasea la comida, es común ver a estos Pokémon echando un pulso panza contra panza en defensa de su territorio.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 모래 해변에 구멍을 뚫고 거기서 살고 있다. 먹이가 적은 모래 해변에서는 자리 확보를 위해 다투는 크랩들을 볼 수 있다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Krabby vive in spiaggia, nascosto in buche scavate nella sabbia. Sulle spiagge molto sabbiose, dove scarseggia il cibo, è possibile vedere questi Pokémon attaccarsi a vicenda in difesa del proprio territorio.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Krabby vive en la playa, enterrado en agujeros en la arena. Cuando en las playas de arena fina escasea la comida, es común ver a estos Pokémon echando un pulso panza contra panza en defensa de su territorio.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Krabby vit sur les plages, enterré dans le sable. Sur les plages où on trouve peu de nourriture, on peut voir ces Pokémon se disputer pour défendre leur territoire.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Krabby lebt an Stränden, in Löchern im Sand. An Sandstränden, an denen es wenig Nahrung findet, sieht man dieses Pokémon mit Artgenossen um sein Revier streiten.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire すなはまに あなを ほり そこで くらしている。 エサの すくない すなはまでは ばしょとりをする クラブたちの あらそいを みる ことが できる。
United States Pokémon Alpha 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 모래 해변에 구멍을 뚫고 거기서 살고 있다. 먹이가 적은 모래 해변에서는 자리 확보를 위해 다투는 크랩들을 볼 수 있다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Krabby vive in spiaggia, nascosto in buche scavate nella sabbia. Sulle spiagge molto sabbiose, dove scarseggia il cibo, è possibile vedere questi Pokémon attaccarsi a vicenda in difesa del proprio territorio.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Krabby vit sur les plages, enterré dans le sable. Sur les plages où on trouve peu de nourriture, on peut voir ces Pokémon se disputer pour défendre leur territoire.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Krabby lebt an Stränden, in Löchern im Sand. An Sandstränden, an denen es wenig Nahrung findet, sieht man dieses Pokémon mit Artgenossen streiten.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby すなはまに あなを ほり そこで くらしている。 エサの すくない すなはまでは ばしょとりをする クラブたちの あらそいを みる ことが できる。
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
United States Pokémon Shield If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ash's Krabby
  • Japan サトシのクラブ
  • Japan Satoshi no Crab
  • Japan Satoshi's Crab
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Gary's Krabby
  • Japan シゲルのクラブ
  • Japan Shigeru no Crab
  • Japan Shigeru's Crab
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Goh's Krabby
  • Japan ゴウのクラブ
  • Japan Go no Crab
  • Japan Go's Crab
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Master Caddie's Krabby
  • Japan キャディー名人のクラブ
  • Japan Caddie meijin no Crab
  • Japan Master Caddie's Crab

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 13
SL 17
SL 25
SL 67
SL 68
SL 71
SL 74
SL 77
SL 78
SL 82
OI 4
OI 11
GS 6
GS 30
GS 52
GS 53
GS 91
PSFC 1
PSFC 2
DP 147
DP 167
Movie 15
BWS2 3
BWS2DA 5
SM 42
SM 110
SM 137
PM2019 2
Movie 23
TW 4
PM2019 46
PM2019 54
PM2019 70
PM2019 80
EVO 7
PM2019 94
Special 129
PM2019 136
PM2023 3
PM2023 4
PM2023 5
PM2023 6
PM2023 62

TCG Cards

#51: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#115: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#66: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#54: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#75: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#13: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#21: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
#46: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#42: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#43: Krabby
Rarity:
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#98: Krabby
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Bubble
Type Icon Special 30 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Mud Sport Type Icon Status 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Leer Type Icon Status 30 100 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 5 5 5 5 5 1 1
Vice Grip Type Icon Physical 30 55 100 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 12 12 12 12 12 20 20
Harden Type Icon Status 30 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 16 16 16 16 16 40 40
Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Mud Shot Type Icon Special 15 55 95 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 23 23 23
Metal Claw Type Icon Physical 35 50 95 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Stomp Type Icon Physical 20 65 100 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 27 27 27 23 23 30 30
Guillotine Type Icon Physical 5 30 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 34 34 34 27 27 25 25
Protect Type Icon Status 10 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 38 41 41 34 34
Slam Type Icon Physical 20 80 75 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Crabhammer
Type Icon Physical 10 100 90 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 45 45 45 41 41 35 35
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 49

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Rain Dance
Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
X-Scissor Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
False Swipe Type Icon Physical 40 40 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Scald
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Surf
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Whirlpool
Type Icon Special 15 35 85
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100
Water Gun
Type Icon Special 25 40 100

Egg Moves

Ally Switch Type Icon Status 15
Tickle Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Amnesia Type Icon Status 20
Haze Type Icon Status 30
Agility Type Icon Status 30
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Chip Away Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Slam Type Icon Physical 20 80 75
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100

Move Tutors

Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Superpower Type Icon Physical 5 120 100
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100