Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#098Krabby

Krabby as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Krabby as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
River Crab Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
225
Growth
Medium
Height
0.4 m
Weight
6.5 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Krabby

Sword
It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.
Shield
If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Attack

HP30
Attack105
Defense90
Sp. Atk25
Sp. Def25
Speed50
Total325

Abilities

Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Sheer Force (hidden)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Locations

Sword
Bubbling Spots
Giant's CapLv 26-6070%
Max Raid
Dusty BowlLv 25-4040%
Giant's CapLv 15-3040%
Giant's MirrorLv 15-2035%
North Lake MilochLv 25-4080%
South Lake MilochLv 15-40100%
West Lake AxewellLv 15-40100%
Overworld
South Lake MilochLv 14-60100%
West Lake AxewellLv 8-6050%
Walking
West Lake AxewellLv 7-60100%
Shield
Bubbling Spots
Giant's CapLv 26-6070%
Max Raid
Dusty BowlLv 25-4040%
Giant's CapLv 15-3040%
Giant's MirrorLv 15-2035%
North Lake MilochLv 25-4080%
South Lake MilochLv 15-40100%
West Lake AxewellLv 15-40100%
Overworld
South Lake MilochLv 14-60100%
West Lake AxewellLv 8-6050%
Walking
West Lake AxewellLv 7-60100%
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-3065%
Fields of HonorLv 15-3065%
Insular SeaLv 15-30100%
Loop LagoonLv 15-3065%
Overworld
Fields of HonorLv 10-6080%
Loop LagoonLv 16-6080%
Walking
Fields of HonorLv 13-6060%
Loop LagoonLv 19-6060%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-3065%
Fields of HonorLv 15-3065%
Insular SeaLv 15-30100%
Loop LagoonLv 15-3065%
Overworld
Fields of HonorLv 10-6080%
Loop LagoonLv 16-6080%
Walking
Fields of HonorLv 13-6060%
Loop LagoonLv 19-6060%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from Sword, Shield

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Water Gun
Special
40
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
4Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
8Metal Claw
Physical
50
95
35
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
12Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
16Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20Bubble Beam
Special
65
100
20
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
24Stomp
Physical
65
100
20
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
29Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
32Razor Shell
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
36Slam
Physical
80
75
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
40Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
44Crabhammer
Physical
100
90
10
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
48Guillotine
Physical
--
30
5
--
Causes a one-hit KO.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Hammer Arm
Physical
100
90
10
100
Lowers user’s Speed by one stage.
Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Target drops its held item.
Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM23Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM35Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM36Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM45Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM53Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM55Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM83Razor Shell
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM94False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TR00Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR12Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
TR17Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR39Superpower
Physical
120
100
5
100
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
TR46Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
TR60X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR83Ally Switch
Status
--
--
15
--
User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
TR84Scald
Special
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR98Liquidation
Physical
85
100
10
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl