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Krabby is a classic Water-type Pokemon from Generation 1, known for its strong Attack stat, powerful pincers, beach and water-route encounters and evolution into Kingler. This guide covers Krabby’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Krabby guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Krabby is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It is a small crab-like Pokemon with powerful pincers that it uses for balance, defense and battle. Krabby evolves into Kingler at Level 28.
Competitive Overview
Krabby is usually more of an early-stage or lower-tier Pokemon than a major competitive threat, but it has a very high Attack stat for a basic Pokemon. Its physical Water moves and setup options can make it threatening in limited formats.
Krabby’s biggest strengths are its Attack, access to moves like Crabhammer and Swords Dance and useful abilities such as Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Sheer Force. Its biggest issues are low HP, low Special Defense and the need to evolve into Kingler for stronger overall performance.
Here are the key facts to know about Krabby, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Krabby
National Dex
#0098
Type
Water
Species
River Crab Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg
6.5 kg
Abilities
Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, Sheer Force
Krabby has a high Attack stat for a basic Pokemon, solid Defense and lower special bulk. Its stat spread pushes it toward physical Water-type attacks and evolution into Kingler for stronger overall use.
Krabby is best known for physical Water-type pressure and claw-based coverage. These are some of Krabby’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Krabby’s signature-style physical Water attack with high power and strong damage potential.
A reliable physical Water-type move that works well with Krabby’s strong Attack stat.
Boosts Krabby’s Attack and can turn its physical attacks into major threats.
Useful Dark-type coverage that can remove an opponent’s held item in games where the effect is available.
Physical Bug-type coverage that fits Krabby’s claw-based movepool.
A useful physical coverage move for hitting Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.
Ground-type coverage that can help Krabby hit Electric and Steel-type Pokemon in supported games.
A physical Water-type attack that can lower the target’s Defense in games where Krabby can use it.
Krabby can learn Water, Normal, Ground, Rock, Bug, Dark, Fighting and Ice moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Krabby’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Krabby is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Electric and Grass-type moves, while giving it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric and Grass
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice and Steel
Immunity
None
Krabby’s abilities support its physical attacking role, protect it from certain stat or critical-hit problems and can boost selected moves depending on the game.
Prevents Krabby’s Attack from being lowered by other Pokemon, helping it keep pressure with physical moves.
Prevents critical hits, giving Krabby more defensive consistency in games where this ability is available.
Krabby’s hidden ability boosts moves with additional effects while removing those additional effects.
Krabby evolves into Kingler starting at Level 28. The full Krabby evolution line is Krabby and Kingler.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Krabby at Level 28
Krabby’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Krabby is found by fishing near water routes, towns, beaches, islands or caves, and it can evolve into Kingler starting at Level 28.
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24 and 25, Fuchsia City, Vermilion City and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24 and 25, Fuchsia City, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 10 and 25 and Seafoam Islands. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41, Burned Tower, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Dark Cave, Olivine City and Whirl Islands. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41, Burned Tower, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Dark Cave, Olivine City and Whirl Islands. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41, Burned Tower, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Dark Cave, Olivine City, Union Cave and Whirl Islands. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands and Vermilion City. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City and multiple Sevii Islands water areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 226. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 226. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 226. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Route 19, Cianwood City, Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands and Whirl Islands. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Route 19, Cianwood City, Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands and Whirl Islands. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 4, Route 13 and Driftveil City. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 4, Route 13 and Driftveil City. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Virbank City and Virbank Complex. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Virbank City and Virbank Complex. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 105, Route 106, Route 107, Route 108 and Route 109. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 105, Route 106, Route 107, Route 108 and Route 109. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Route 10, Route 12 and Route 13. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Route 10, Route 12 and Route 13. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Cap, Fields of Honor and Loop Lagoon. |
 Pokemon Shield |
South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Cap, Fields of Honor and Loop Lagoon. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 226, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave and Stargleam Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 226, Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave and Stargleam Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Krabby |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Krabby. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Krabby is a Water-type Pokemon.
Krabby is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Krabby evolves into Kingler starting at Level 28.
Krabby’s abilities are Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Sheer Force as its hidden ability.
Krabby’s best moves often include Crabhammer, Liquidation, Swords Dance, Knock Off, X-Scissor, Rock Slide, Dig and Razor Shell.
Krabby can be useful early or in limited formats because it has a high Attack stat, but Kingler is usually the stronger long-term option.
Krabby is commonly found by fishing or exploring water routes, coastal areas, beaches and caves depending on the game.
No, Krabby does not have a Mega Evolution, regional form or Gigantamax form. Kingler has a Gigantamax form in supported games.
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