#098 Krabby
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Krabby
Japan: Crab
クラブ
French: Krabby
German: Krabby
Korean: 크랩
National: #098
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Hyper Cutter - Shell Armor - Sheer Force (Hidden Ability)
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.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Sheer Force: Moves with a secondary effect are increased in power by 33% but lose their secondary effect
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
River Crab Pokémon 1’04”
0.4m
14.3lbs
6.5kg
225 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Attack Point(s)
125 Level 10
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
Water 3
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Route 4, 12, Driftveil City (Fish)Details
White Route 4, 12, Driftveil City (Fish)Details
Black 2 Virbank City, Virbank ComplexDetails
White 2 Virbank City, Virbank ComplexDetails
Dream World Sparkling Sea - Beginning Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 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.
Bubble 20 100 30 --
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets' Speed stats.
5 Vicegrip 55 100 30 --
The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
9 Leer -- 100 30 --
The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team's Defense stats are reduced.
11 Harden -- -- 30 --
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
15 Bubblebeam 65 100 20 --
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
19 Mud Shot 55 95 15 --
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.
21 Metal Claw 50 95 35 --
The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
25 Stomp 65 100 20 --
The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
29 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31 Guillotine ?? 30 5 --
A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.
35 Slam 80 75 20 --
The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
39 Brine 65 100 10 --
If the target's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
41 Crabhammer 90 90 10 --
The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
45 Flail ?? 100 15 --
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 %
TM01 Hone Claws -- -- 15 --
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 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 target 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 opposing team. It may also freeze them 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 a swift chop. 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 --
Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
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 target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM54 False Swipe 40 100 40 --
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM55 Scald 80 100 15 30
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM81 X-scissor 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target'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.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The target 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 area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
HM06 Dive 80 100 10 --
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
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 ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Slam 80 75 20 -- Details
The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
Knock Off 20 100 20 -- Details
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Tickle -- 100 20 -- Details
The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Ancientpower 60 100 5 -- Details
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Agility -- -- 30 -- Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Details
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Chip Away 70 100 20 -- Details
Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
Bide ?? -- 10 -- Details
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Icy Wind559515--
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Iron Defense----15--
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Knock Off2010020--
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Superpower1201005--
The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Secret Power701002030
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.Dream World

Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Water Pulse 60 100 20 20 Gen IV TM03
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Whirlpool 35 85 15 100 Gen IV HM05 HGSS
Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Fury Cutter 20 95 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
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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