Krabby
#98 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Krabby
The best moves for Krabby are Bubble and Razor Shell when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bubble and Water Pulse deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
44DPS
Defending
12DPS
44DPS
Trainer Battles
3.7EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Krabby family. Krabby evolves into Kingler for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Krabby for 45 Candy.
Game images
Krabby, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Krabby is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Krabby's best moveset is Bubble & Razor Shell and it has a Max CP of 1,764. Krabby evolves into Kingler.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Shot | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Shell | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Vise Grip | 35 | 3 | 1.06 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Geyser from Bubble | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Quake from Mud Shot | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Razor Shell
44 DPS
|
10.5 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Razor Shell
44 DPS
|
9.7 | 92% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
8.3 | 79% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.3 | 79% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
8.1 | 77% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
7.6 | 72% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
7.3 | 70% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.2 | 69% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
6.6 | 63% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
5.9 | 56% |
|
Bubble
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.7 | 54% |
|
Mud Shot
8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.4 | 42% |
Counters & Raids
Top Krabby counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Krabby Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.06
- 4 0.06
- 5 0.06
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
181 |
| Defense |
|
124 |
| Stamina |
|
102 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 92 |
| Level 50 | 98 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
669 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
892 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,338 |
|
Level 40 |
1,561 |
|
Level 50 |
1,764 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,115 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,449 |