Bubble + Razor Shell
Krabby's best Water-type moveset is Bubble / Razor Shell, with 9.93 DPS and 84.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Krabby ranks #166 (E Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
Krabby
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Krabby is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,561 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bubble / Razor Shell. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Krabby Stats and Max CP
181 ATK
124 DEF
102 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1764 CPLvl 40
1561 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1115 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
892 CPLvl 15 Research
669 CPKrabby's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisKrabby Type Chart
Krabby takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Krabby takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%Water62.5%Krabby best moveset
| 1. |  Bubble | Razor Shell | 7.69 | 9.93 | 84.8 |
| 2. |  Mud Shot | Razor Shell | 7.07 | 9.12 | 77.9 |
| 3. | Bubble | Bubble Beam | 6.30 | 8.14 | 69.5 |
| 4. | Bubble | Water Pulse | 6.00 | 7.74 | 66.1 |
| 5. | Mud Shot | Bubble Beam | 5.68 | 7.34 | 62.7 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Water Pulse | 5.33 | 6.88 | 58.8 |
| 7. | Bubble |  Vise Grip | 5.21 | 6.73 | 57.5 |
| 8. | Mud Shot | Vise Grip | 4.55 | 5.87 | 50.2 |
Fast Attacks
- Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 4 Energy 6 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 9 Effects Mud Shot has no special effects.See Mud Shot details page ↗ - Bubble10121.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
Water- Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 12 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 11 Effects Bubble has no special effects.See Bubble details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Vise Grip35332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 35 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.2s - 1.6s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 40 Effects Vise Grip has no special effects.See Vise Grip details page ↗ - Water Pulse65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
- Water
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.7s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Water Pulse has no special effects.See Water Pulse details page ↗ - Razor Shell55331.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
- Water
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 55 Energy 33 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.8s - 1.2s Trainer Battles Damage 35 Energy 35 Effects 
SpecialRazor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Razor Shell details page ↗ - Bubble Beam45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
- Water
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 45 Energy 33 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 50 Energy 50 Effects SpecialBubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Bubble Beam details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Krabby's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Krabby's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Krabby has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Krabby CP Chart
Krabby reaches a maximum of 1,561 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 835–892 CP, rising to 1,043–1,115 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 626–669 CP.
 Max CP | 1561 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 626 CP - 669 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 835 CP - 892 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 835 CP - 892 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1043 CP - 1115 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Krabby Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 CP | 2 | 69 CP | 3 | 116 CP |
| 4 | 163 CP | 5 | 210 CP | 6 | 257 CP |
| 7 | 304 CP | 8 | 351 CP | 9 | 399 CP |
| 10 | 446 CP | 11 | 490 CP | 12 | 535 CP |
| 13 | 579 CP | 14 | 624 CP | 15 | 669 CP |
| 16 | 713 CP | 17 | 758 CP | 18 | 802 CP |
| 19 | 847 CP | 20 | 892 CP | 21 | 936 CP |
| 22 | 981 CP | 23 | 1025 CP | 24 | 1070 CP |
| 25 | 1115 CP | 26 | 1159 CP | 27 | 1204 CP |
| 28 | 1248 CP | 29 | 1293 CP | 30 | 1338 CP |
| 31 | 1360 CP | 32 | 1382 CP | 33 | 1405 CP |
| 34 | 1427 CP | 35 | 1449 CP | 36 | 1471 CP |
| 37 | 1494 CP | 38 | 1516 CP | 39 | 1538 CP |
| 40 | 1561 CP | 41 | 1580 CP | 42 | 1600 CP |
| 43 | 1620 CP | 44 | 1641 CP | 45 | 1661 CP |
| 46 | 1681 CP | 47 | 1702 CP | 48 | 1723 CP |
| 49 | 1743 CP | 50 | 1764 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #98 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
- Krabby evolves into Kingler which costs 50 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Krabby
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Krabby's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Krabby.
Water
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Krabby Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Krabby from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Krabby in Pokémon GO.
Krabby family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Krabby in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Krabby
Kingler
Dynamax Krabby
Dynamax Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler
Shadow Krabby
Shadow KinglerSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.4 m | 0.6 m | 0.7 m |
Krabby's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.7 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Krabby in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.196 m | 0.2 m |
| 0′08″ | 0′08″ | |
| XS | 0.2 m | 0.4 m |
| 0′08″ | 1′04″ | |
| M | 0.3 m | 0.5 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′08″ | |
| XL | 0.5 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′08″ | 1′12″ | |
| XXL | 0.6 m | 0.7 m |
| 1′12″ | 2′04″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 23s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 8s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Krabby
Regular Krabby
Shiny KrabbyKrabby high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Krabby. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Krabby Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways. |
| Yellow | Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast. |
| Gold | If it senses dan ger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger. |
| Silver | The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walk ing sideways. |
| Crystal | If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand. |
| Ruby, 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. |
| 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. |
| FireRed | It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets. |
| LeafGreen | Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle. |
| 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. |
| X | If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger. |
| Y, Sword | It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast. |
| Shield | If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Krabby’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Water-type Pokémon, Krabby is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
What are the best moves for Krabby in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Krabby in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Razor Shell. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.929 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 84.818.
How does Krabby perform in Raids?
Krabby's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Krabby rank as a Water-type attacker?
Krabby is an E-Tier Water-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Krabby?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Krabby: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
What is Krabby’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Krabby’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1561 CP and 1764 CP at Level 50.
Can Krabby be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Krabby can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Krabby Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Krabby can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.