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.
Gender:
♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
Catch rate:
225/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
20
Height:
0.4 m
Weight:
6.5 kg
Egg groups:
Water 3
Growth rate:
Medium
Body shape:
Chitinous
Base stats
HP30
Atk105
Def90
Sp.Atk25
Sp.Def25
Speed50
Total: 325
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Sheer Force (hidden)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
BubbleA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.▶ All opponents
40
100%
1
Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.▶ Entire field
Vise GripThe target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
55
100%
9
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
11
HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
15
Bubble BeamA spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
65
100%
19
Mud ShotThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
55
95%
21
Metal ClawThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Steel
50
95%
25
StompThe target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
65
100%
29
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
31
GuillotineA vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
30%
35
SlamThe target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
75%
39
BrineIf the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
65
100%
41
CrabhammerThe target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
100
90%
45
FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM01
Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User
Dark
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
TM07
HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.▶ Entire field
Ice
—
—
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM13
Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
90
100%
TM14
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents
Ice
110
70%
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM31
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
75
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM39
Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
60
95%
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM54
False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
TM55
ScaldThe user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
TM56
FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM75
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM80
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents
Rock
75
90%
TM81
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM03
SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon
Water
90
100%
HM04
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
HM07
DiveDiving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.▶ All opponents, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon, Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
, Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.▶ User
, Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: SlamThe target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.▶ User, HazeThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.▶ Entire field, BideThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.▶ User, AmnesiaThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.▶ User, FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User, Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon, Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.▶ Selected Pokémon, TickleThe user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon, Chip AwayLooking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, Ally SwitchThe user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.▶ User
