Krabby (#098)
Krabby (#098) is a Water-type River crab Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Krabby in Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, and Route 4 and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Vermilion City (50%, Lv 15). It evolves into Kingler at level 28. Its best stat is Attack (105), and its base stat total of 300 ranks #95 of 151.

- National No.
- #098
- Type
- Water
- Category
- River crab Pokémon
- Height
- 1′04″ (0.4 m)
- Weight
- 14.0 lb (6.4 kg)
- Catch rate
- 225 of 255
- Base EXP
- 115
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
KRABBY's pincers aren't only for fighting. It also relies on them to keep its balance while shuffling around sideways.
Where to find Krabby in Pokémon Red
- Vermilion City: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Route 6: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Route 11: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Vermilion Dock: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Cerulean City: Super Rod, Lv 15, 33.3% of encounters.
- Route 4: Super Rod, Lv 15, 33.3% of encounters.
- Route 24: Super Rod, Lv 15, 33.3% of encounters.
- Route 25: Super Rod, Lv 15, 33.3% of encounters.
- Cerulean Gym: Super Rod, Lv 15, 33.3% of encounters.
- Fuchsia City: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 12: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 13: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 17: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 18: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (East): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (North): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (West): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (Center): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | #141 of 151 | |
| Attack | 105 | #16 of 151 | |
| Defense | 90 | #29 of 151 | |
| Special | 25 | #144 of 151 | |
| Speed | 50 | #106 of 151 | |
| Total | 300 | #95 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Krabby
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bubble | Water | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Vise Grip | Normal | 55 | 100% | 30 |
| 25 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30% | 5 |
| 30 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Crabhammer | Water | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| 40 | Harden | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Krabby in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Krabby in Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Fuchsia City, and Route 4 and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Vermilion City (50%, Lv 15).
What type is Krabby?
Krabby is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
What level does Krabby evolve?
Krabby evolves into Kingler at level 28.
What moves does Krabby learn?
Krabby starts with Bubble and Leer and learns Vise Grip (Lv 20), Guillotine (Lv 25), Stomp (Lv 30), Crabhammer (Lv 35), and Harden (Lv 40) by leveling up. It can learn 18 TMs and HMs.
What are Krabby's base stats?
HP 30, Attack 105, Defense 90, Special 25, Speed 50, for a total of 300.
What's the catch rate of Krabby?
Krabby's catch rate is 225 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.