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National No. 98

Krabby

River Crab Pokémon

Water
Generation I
0.4 m Size
6.5 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0098
Krabby

Description

If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

Abilities

Ability 1

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Ability 2

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.4 m / 1'31"
Weight 6.5 kg / 14.33 lbs
Color Red
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Habitat
water's edge
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 65
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 3
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 225
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 39.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 54.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 67.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Krabby
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Krabby
French Krabby
German Krabby
Spanish Krabby
Italian Krabby
Japanese クラブ Crab
Korean 크랩 Kreb
Chinese 大鉗蟹 / 大钳蟹 Daaihkìhmháaih · Dàqiánxiè

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

30 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Krabby
Krabby
Nº098
Kingler
Kingler
Nº099 Krabby · Lv. 28
Gigantamax Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler
Nº099 Gigantamax factor

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Krabby

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
30
-
90 - 137
170 - 264
Attack
105
+1 EV
99 - 172
193 - 339
Defense
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Sp Attack.
25
-
27 - 84
49 - 163
Defense Esp.
25
-
27 - 84
49 - 163
Speed
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Total
325
+1 EV
-
-
Life
30
Lv 50: 90 - 137 Lv 100: 170 - 264
At. +1 EV
105
Lv 50: 99 - 172 Lv 100: 193 - 339
Df.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
At. Esp.
25
Lv 50: 27 - 84 Lv 100: 49 - 163
Df. Esp.
25
Lv 50: 27 - 84 Lv 100: 49 - 163
Vel.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Total +1 EV
325

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Bubble No.145 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Vise Grip No.11 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 55
Hit 100%
Guillotine No.12 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Stomp No.23 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Crabhammer No.152 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 90%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Mud Shot No.341 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 55
Hit 95%
Flail No.175 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Mud Sport No.300 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Metal Claw No.232 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 50
Hit 95%
Slam No.21 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Brine No.362 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 39
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Razor Shell No.534 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 32
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 40
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -