#098 Krabby	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Krabby	Crab クラブ	National: #098 Johto: #166	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Hyper Cutter & Shell Armor
Hyper Cutter: Opponent cannot lower this Pokémon’s Attack value. This Pokémon may still lower its own Attack value using a move of by itself. Shell Armor: Opponent’s moves cannot Critical Hit.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
River Crab Pokémon	1'04"	14.3lbs	225	5,120
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points Medium Fast	70	1 Attack Point(s)	Red	90

Damage Taken

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Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
No Hold Item	Water 3TentacoolTentacruelShellderCloysterKrabbyKinglerStaryuStarmieOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsCorsolaCorphishCrawdauntLileepCradilyAnorithArmaldoSkorupiDrapionDitto Water 3

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	It lives in burrows dug on sandy beaches. Its pincers fully grow back if they are broken in battle.
Pearl
Platinum
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.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Location
Ruby	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed	Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24 & 25, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Lavender Town, Pallet Town, Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4, SS Anne (Fish)
LeafGreen	Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24 & 25, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave Floor 1 Inner, Kindle Road, Lavender Town, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4, SS Anne, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path (Fish), Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4 (Surf)
Colosseum	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond	Swarm in Route 226	Details
Pearl	Swarm in Route 226	Details
Platinum	Route 226 - (Swarm)	Details
HeartGold	Route 19, Route 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands, The Cliff Cave Safari Zone	Details
SoulSilver	Route 19, Route 40, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands, The Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands Safari Zone	Details
PokéWalker	Blue Lake	Details
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Mud Sport			--	--	15	--
		The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
—	Bubble			20	100	30	10
		A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
5	Vicegrip			55	100	30	--
		Huge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.
9	Leer			--	100	30	--
		The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
11	Harden			--	--	30	--
		The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
15	Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10
		A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
19	Mud Shot			55	95	15	100
		The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
21	Metal Claw			50	95	35	10
		The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
25	Stomp			65	100	20	30
		The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
29	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31	Guillotine			??	30	5	--
		A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.
35	Slam			80	75	20	--
		The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
39	Brine			65	100	10	--
		If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
41	Crabhammer			90	85	10	--
		The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.
45	Flail			??	100	15	--
		The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM03	Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
		The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail			--	--	10	--
		The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam			95	100	10	10
		The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard			120	70	5	10
		A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig			80	100	10	--
		The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb			50	80	10	100
		Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM54	False Swipe			40	100	40	--
		A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM55	Brine			65	100	10	--
		If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM75	Swords Dance			--	--	30	--
		A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide			75	90	10	30
		Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM81	X-scissor			80	100	15	--
		The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01	Cut			50	95	30	--
		The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03	Surf			95	100	15	--
		It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05 HGSS	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06	Rock Smash			40	100	15	50
		The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Dive			80	100	10	--
	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Fury Cutter			10	95	20	--
	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Icy Wind			55	95	15	100
	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Knock Off			20	100	20	--
	The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Ancientpower			60	100	5	10
	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Iron Defense			--	--	15	--
	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Superpower			120	100	5	--
	The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Dig			80	100	10	--	Details
	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Haze			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Amnesia			--	--	20	--	Details
	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Flail			??	100	15	--	Details
	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Slam			80	75	20	--	Details
	The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
Knock Off			20	100	20	--	Details
	The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Swords Dance			--	--	30	--	Details
	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Tickle			--	100	20	--	Details
	The user tickles the foe into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Ancientpower			60	100	5	10	Details
	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Agility - HGSS Only			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		30	105	90	25	25	50
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	90 - 137	99 - 141	85 - 127	27 - 69	27 - 69	49 - 91
	Lv. 100	170 - 264	193 - 278	166 - 251	49 - 134	49 - 134	94 - 179
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	90 - 137	110 - 157	95 - 142	30 - 77	30 - 77	55 - 102
	Lv. 100	170 - 264	215 - 309	185 - 279	55 - 149	55 - 149	105 - 199
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	90 - 137	121 - 172	104 - 156	33 - 84	33 - 84	60 - 112
	Lv. 100	170 - 264	236 - 339	203 - 306	60 - 163	60 - 163	115 - 218

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