Bubble + Razor Shell
The best Water-type moveset for Krabby is Bubble and Razor Shell (9.93 DPS, 84.8 TDO). In raids, Krabby ranks #167 among Water-type attackers (E Tier).
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Krabby is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Krabby has a maximum CP of 1,764. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Krabby is Bubble and Razor Shell.
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Krabby takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Krabby takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 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 |
Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Bubble10121.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Vise Grip35332.0s| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.6s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Water Pulse65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Razor Shell55331.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialRazor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:
Bubble Beam45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
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).
At level 50, Krabby can reach 1,764 CP. The raid CP range is 835 to 892 without a weather boost or 1,043 to 1,115 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 626 to 669 CP.
 Max CP | 1764 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 |
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 |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Krabby's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Krabby.
WaterMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #98 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| 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 |
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 KinglerThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| 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 0.196 m to 0.7 m, with the average being 0.4 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.196 m0′08″ | 0.2 m0′08″ |
| XS | 0.2 m0′08″ | 0.3 m1′00″ |
| M | 0.3 m1′00″ | 0.5 m1′08″ |
| XL | 0.5 m1′08″ | 0.6 m2′00″ |
| XXL | 0.6 m2′00″ | 0.7 m2′04″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 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.
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.
| 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. |
The best moves for Krabby in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Razor Shell. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.93 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 84.8.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Krabby’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,561 CP and 1,764 CP at Level 50.
Krabby can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Krabby can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Krabby: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Krabby
Shiny Krabby
