Quick Answers
Krabby is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the River Crab Pokémon.
What type is Krabby?
Krabby is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Krabby weak to?
Krabby is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Krabby resist?
Krabby resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Krabby's base stats?
Krabby has a base stat total of 325. Its highest base stat is Attack at 105. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Krabby have?
Krabby can have Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor as standard abilities, plus Sheer Force as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Krabby evolve?
Krabby evolves into Kingler starting at level 28.
Where can you find Krabby?
Krabby can be encountered in the wild in 27 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Krabby learn?
Krabby can learn 82 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Krabby's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 82 total
Level-Up
11 movesTM / HM
56 movesEgg Moves
13 movesMove Tutor
2 movesWhere to find· 32 games
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Red?
16 spotsKrabby can be found in Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 12, Kanto Route 13, and Kanto Route 17, and 10 other locations in Pokémon Red.
- •Cerulean City
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Blue?
21 spotsKrabby can be found in Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 12, Kanto Route 13, and Kanto Route 17, and 15 other locations in Pokémon Blue.
- •Cerulean City
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Yellow?
7 spotsKrabby can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 25, Seafoam Islands 1f, Seafoam Islands B1f, Seafoam Islands B2f, and Seafoam Islands B3f, and 1 other location in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Gold?
12 spotsKrabby can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Dark Cave Violet City Entrance, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, and Kanto Sea Route 19, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Dark Cave Violet City Entrance
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Silver?
12 spotsKrabby can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Dark Cave Violet City Entrance, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, and Kanto Sea Route 19, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Silver.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Dark Cave Violet City Entrance
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Crystal?
12 spotsKrabby can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Dark Cave Violet City Entrance, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, and Kanto Sea Route 19, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Dark Cave Violet City Entrance
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Krabby in Pokémon Ruby
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Krabby in Pokémon Sapphire
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Krabby in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon FireRed?
16 spotsKrabby can be found in Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13, and 10 other locations in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Ss Anne
- •Vermilion City
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon LeafGreen?
31 spotsKrabby can be found in Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, and Green Path, and 25 other locations in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Bond Bridge
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Five Island
- •Five Isle Meadow
- •Green Path
- •Icefall Cave Waterfall
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Kindle Road
- •Memorial Pillar
- •One Island
- •Outcast Island
- •Pallet Town
- •Resort Gorgeous
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Ss Anne
- •Tanoby Ruins
- •Trainer Tower
- •Treasure Beach
- •Vermilion City
- •Water Labyrinth
- •Water Path
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotKrabby can be found in Sinnoh Sea Route 226 in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotKrabby can be found in Sinnoh Sea Route 226 in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotKrabby can be found in Sinnoh Sea Route 226 in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon HeartGold?
15 spotsKrabby can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 47 Inside Cave, Johto Safari Zone Mountain, and Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach, and 9 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- •Johto Safari Zone Mountain
- •Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon SoulSilver?
15 spotsKrabby can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 47 Inside Cave, Johto Safari Zone Mountain, and Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach, and 9 other locations in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- •Johto Safari Zone Mountain
- •Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsKrabby can be found in Driftveil City, Unova Route 13, and Unova Route 4 in Pokémon Black.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon White?
3 spotsKrabby can be found in Driftveil City, Unova Route 13, and Unova Route 4 in Pokémon White.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Black 2?
2 spotsKrabby can be found in Virbank City and Virbank Complex Outer in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Virbank City
- •Virbank Complex Outer
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon White 2?
2 spotsKrabby can be found in Virbank City and Virbank Complex Outer in Pokémon White 2.
- •Virbank City
- •Virbank Complex Outer
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon X?
1 spotKrabby can be found in Friend Safari Water in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Water
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Y?
1 spotKrabby can be found in Friend Safari Water in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Water
Krabby in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Krabby in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
3 spotsKrabby can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
3 spotsKrabby can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Sword?
15 spotsKrabby can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Giants Cap Main, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Max Den B, North Lake Miloch Max Den E, and North Lake Miloch Max Den F, and 9 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Giants Cap Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den C
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den E
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Shield?
15 spotsKrabby can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Giants Cap Main, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Max Den B, North Lake Miloch Max Den E, and North Lake Miloch Max Den F, and 9 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Giants Cap Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den C
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den E
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Green Japan?
21 spotsKrabby can be found in Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 12, Kanto Route 13, and Kanto Route 17, and 15 other locations in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Cerulean City
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon Red Japan?
16 spotsKrabby can be found in Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 12, Kanto Route 13, and Kanto Route 17, and 10 other locations in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Cerulean City
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
6 spotsKrabby can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den G, Fields Of Honor, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Insular Sea Max Den E, Loop Lagoon, and Loop Lagoon Max Den A in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Insular Sea Max Den E
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
Where can you find Krabby in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
6 spotsKrabby can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den G, Fields Of Honor, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Insular Sea Max Den E, Loop Lagoon, and Loop Lagoon Max Den A in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Insular Sea Max Den E
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A