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Krabby (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Krabby is a crustacean Pokémon with a strong outer shell protecting its small body. Its upper half is red and has its eyes and two small spikes on the top of its head. Its light tan arms are also connected to its upper body. Its lower body is light tan and doubles as its jaw with two fangs overlapping its upper body. Its hips are visible on the lower front of its body connected to its four long, thin legs. Each leg has a single, claw-like foot. The main features of Krabby's body are the two large, red pincers at the end of its arms. Krabby uses them as its main form of offense, and as a form of balance. Sometimes, Krabby may lose a claw during battle or have a damaged claw forcibly removed. However, the claw regenerates over a short period.

In the wild, Krabby lives near the edge of water in both fresh and salt water. Krabby is most commonly found on beaches where it burrows in the sand. In times of scarce food sources, it may eat sand to regain nutrients and will be very aggressive in defending its home. Its main form of defense is creating foam to shroud its body, in order to confuse opponents into thinking that it is bigger than it actually is. As seen in the anime, Krabby generally keeps to itself, but will quickly defend itself if provoked.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Krabby are known to blow bubbles over the beach near Beach Cave. In Sky, when the player and partner access the beach for the first time after clearing Mt. Bristle, one such Krabby will inform them of bottles found at the beach with mail written inside them.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Pokémon Yellow Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.
Pokémon Stadium Lives on beaches and seashores. If a pincer falls off, a new, stronger pincer grows back in its place.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Pokémon Silver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
Pokémon Crystal If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald Krabby live in holes dug into beaches. On sandy shores with little in the way of food, they can be seen squabbling with each other over territory.
Pokémon FireRed It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pokémon Pearl It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pokémon Platinum It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pokémon HeartGold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Pokémon SoulSilver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pokémon White It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pokémon Black 2 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pokémon White 2 It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Pokémon Y It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Pokémon Red
Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Pokémon Blue
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, and 25, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Pokémon Yellow
Seafoam Islands
Routes 10 and 25,Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Whirl Islands
Routes 19, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cerulean Gym, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands (Fishing)
Rock Smash (Johto)
Pokémon Silver
Whirl Islands
Routes 19, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cerulean Gym, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands (Fishing)
Rock Smash (Johto)
Pokémon Crystal
Whirl Islands
Route 40 and Cianwood City (Surfing)
Routes 19, and 34, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Whirl Islands (Fishing)
Route 40, Cianwood City, Ice Path (Rock Smash)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 24, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands (Good Rod)
Pokémon LeafGreen
Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21and 24, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth, Water Path, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Trainer Tower (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Seafoam Islands (Surfing)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Route 226 (Swarm)
Pokémon Pearl
Route 226 (Swarm)
Pokémon Platinum
Route 226 (Swarm)
Pokémon HeartGold
Whirl Islands, Cliff Cave
Routes 19, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands
19, Cianwood City, Cliff Cave (Rock Smash)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Whirl Islands, Cliff Cave
Routes 19, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Whirl Islands
19, Cianwood City, Cliff Cave (Rock Smash)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Routes 4 and 13, Driftveil City (Fishing)
Pokémon White
Routes 4 and 13, Driftveil City (Fishing)
Pokémon Black 2
Virbank City, Virbank Complex (Fishing)
Pokémon White 2
Virbank City, Virbank Complex (Fishing)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Water)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Water)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Routes 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 (hidden Pokémon)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Routes 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 (hidden Pokémon)


Evolution[]

Krabby
Reach level 28.
Kingler
PKMN098 PKMN099

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 30
Attack 105
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 25
Sp. Defense 25
Speed 50
Total 325

Moveset[]

Main article: Krabby/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
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Red Blue
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Yellow
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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