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No. 0098 · Generation I · Kanto

Krabby

The River Crab Pokémon

TL;DR. Krabby is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 325. Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.

Water

Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.

Height0.4 m

Weight6.5 kg

AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Shell Armor

HiddenSheer Force

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 325. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 30

Attack 105

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 25

Sp. Defense 25

Speed 50

Total325

325 base stat total, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 112th among Water-types.

105 base Attack, Krabby's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Krabby 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, Krabby reaches 1,561 CP at level 40 and 1,785 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack181

GO Defense124

GO Stamina102

Max CP (L40)1,561

Max CP (L50)1,764

Best buddy (L51)1,785

Raid catch CP 835–892 (L20). Weather boosted 1,043–1,115 (L25).

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Competitive

Krabby in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Krabby across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1032 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1032 57.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Krabby.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Krabby, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Krabby?

Krabby is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Krabby weak to?

Krabby takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Krabby resistant to?

Krabby resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Krabby evolve?

Krabby evolves into Kingler (Level 28).

What generation is Krabby from?

Krabby was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0098.

What are Krabby's base stats?

Krabby has HP 30, Attack 105, Defense 90, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 25, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 325.

What are Krabby's abilities?

Krabby can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.

Is Krabby legendary or mythical?

No. Krabby is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Krabby's best stat?

Krabby's highest base stat is Attack at 105, which ranks 15th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Krabby good?

Krabby has a base stat total of 325, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 112th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Krabby as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Krabby in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Krabby in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Krabby in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Krabby 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Krabby is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Krabby vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Krabby	Water avg	Difference
HP	30	70	-40
Attack	105	72	+33
Defense	90	72	+18
Special Attack	25	71	-46
Special Defense	25	69	-44
Speed	50	66	-16
Total	325	420	-95

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Game appearances

Krabby appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Krabby is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Krabby in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 23 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Cherrygrove CityCianwood CityDark Cave Violet City EntranceJohto Route 34Johto Sea Route 40Kanto Sea Route 19Olivine CityUnion Cave B2fWhirl Islands 1FWhirl Islands B1fWhirl Islands B2fWhirl Islands B3f

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cherrygrove CityCianwood CityJohto Route 34Johto Route 47 Inside CaveJohto Safari Zone Zone MountainJohto Safari Zone Zone Rocky BeachJohto Sea Route 40Kanto Sea Route 19Olivine CitySeafoam Islands B4fUnion Cave B2fWhirl Islands 1FWhirl Islands B1fWhirl Islands B2fWhirl Islands B3f

Blue, green-japan

Cerulean CityFuchsia CityKanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 6Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Yellow

Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 25Seafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

FireRed

Cerulean CityCinnabar IslandKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 4Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Pallet TownSS AnneSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fVermilion City

LeafGreen

Bond BridgeCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFive IslandFive Isle MeadowGreen PathIcefall Cave WaterfallKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 4Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kindle RoadMemorial PillarOne IslandOutcast IslandPallet TownResort GorgeousSS AnneSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fTanoby RuinsTrainer TowerTreasure BeachVermilion CityWater LabyrinthWater Path

Red, red-japan