#098 Krabby
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 5th Gen Dex 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry
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D/P Pt HGSS
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Krabby Crab
クラブ
National: #098
Johto: #166
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Hyper Cutter & Shell Armor
Hyper Cutter: Opponent cannot lower this Pokémon’s Attack value. This Pokémon may still lower its own Attack value using a move of by itself.
Shell Armor: Opponent’s moves cannot Critical Hit.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
River Crab Pokémon 1'04" 14.3lbs 225 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Attack Point(s)
Red 90
Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Water 3
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
SoulSilver The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walking sideways.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24 & 25, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Lavender Town, Pallet Town, Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4, SS Anne (Fish)
LeafGreen Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24 & 25, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave Floor 1 Inner, Kindle Road, Lavender Town, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4, SS Anne, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path (Fish), Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4 (Surf)
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond Swarm in Route 226 Details
Pearl Swarm in Route 226 Details
Platinum Route 226 - (Swarm) Details
HeartGold Route 19, Route 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands, The Cliff Cave
Safari Zone
Details
SoulSilver Route 19, Route 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands, The Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands
Safari Zone
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PokéWalker Blue Lake Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Mud Sport----15--
The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
Bubble201003010
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
5Vicegrip5510030--
Huge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.
9Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
11Harden----30--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
15Bubblebeam651002010
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
19Mud Shot559515100
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
21Metal Claw50953510
The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
25Stomp651002030
The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
29Protect----10--
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31Guillotine??305--
A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.
35Slam807520--
The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
39Brine6510010--
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
41Crabhammer908510--
The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.
45Flail??10015--
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM54 False Swipe 40 100 40 --
A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM55 Brine 65 100 10 --
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM81 X-scissor 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03 Surf 95 100 15 --
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05 HGSS Whirlpool 15 70 15 --
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dive 80 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Knock Off 20 100 20 --
The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Ancientpower 60 100 5 10
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Iron Defense -- -- 15 --
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Superpower 120 100 5 --
The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Dig8010010--Details
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Haze----30--Details
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Amnesia----20--Details
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Slam807520--Details
The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
Knock Off2010020--Details
The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Swords Dance----30--Details
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Tickle--10020--Details
The user tickles the foe into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Ancientpower60100510Details
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Agility - HGSS Only----30--Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 30 105 90 25 25 50
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 90 - 137 99 - 141 85 - 127 27 - 69 27 - 69 49 - 91
Lv. 100 170 - 264 193 - 278 166 - 251 49 - 134 49 - 134 94 - 179
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 90 - 137 110 - 157 95 - 142 30 - 77 30 - 77 55 - 102
Lv. 100 170 - 264 215 - 309 185 - 279 55 - 149 55 - 149 105 - 199
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 90 - 137 121 - 172 104 - 156 33 - 84 33 - 84 60 - 112
Lv. 100 170 - 264 236 - 339 203 - 306 60 - 163 60 - 163 115 - 218

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