Crabrawler
TL;DR. Crabrawler is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 338. While guarding its weak points with its pincers, it looks for an opening and unleashes punches. When it loses, it foams at the mouth and faints.
While guarding its weak points with its pincers, it looks for an opening and unleashes punches. When it loses, it foams at the mouth and faints.
Stat spread.
Total of 338. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Crabrawler in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Crabrawler reaches 1,363 CP at level 40 and 1,559 CP as a best buddy.
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Crabrawler in competitive play.
Crabrawler is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1077 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Crabrawler.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Crabrawler, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Crabrawler?
Crabrawler is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Crabrawler weak to?
Crabrawler takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Crabrawler resistant to?
Crabrawler resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Crabrawler evolve?
Crabrawler evolves into Crabominable (Level up at Mount Lanakila) or Crabominable (Use Ice Stone).
What generation is Crabrawler from?
Crabrawler was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0739.
What are Crabrawler's base stats?
Crabrawler has HP 47, Attack 82, Defense 57, Special Attack 42, Special Defense 47, and Speed 63. Total base stat total: 338.
What are Crabrawler's abilities?
Crabrawler can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Iron Fist, plus the Hidden Ability Anger Point.
Is Crabrawler legendary or mythical?
No. Crabrawler is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Crabrawler's best stat?
Crabrawler's highest base stat is Attack at 82, which ranks 56th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Crabrawler good?
Crabrawler has a base stat total of 338, the 729th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Crabrawler as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Crabrawler is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Crabrawler vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Crabrawler | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 47 | 78 | -31 |
| Attack | 82 | 104 | -22 |
| Defense | 57 | 76 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 42 | 64 | -22 |
| Special Defense | 47 | 70 | -23 |
| Speed | 63 | 75 | -12 |
| Total | 338 | 467 | -129 |
Crabrawler appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Crabrawler is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Crabrawler in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Crabrawler appears in 8 episodes.
From HZ016 (2023-08-04) through SM126 (2019-06-16).
- HZ016 Quaxly, We Can Do It Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ051 The Flower Tower Horizons 2025-01-13
- SM010 Trial and Tribulation! Sun & Moon 2017-05-20
- SM020 Partner Promises! Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
- SM060 Getting A Jump On The Competition! Sun & Moon 2018-07-09
- SM097 No Stone Unturned! Sun & Moon 2019-03-27
- SM113 This Magik Moment! Sun & Moon 2019-07-20
- SM126 Pikachu's Exciting Adventure! Sun & Moon 2019-10-19
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Crabrawler cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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