Type matchups
Damage Krabby takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Krabby has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 325
Krabby has a base stat total of 325, higher than 22% of Pokémon. With Attack (105) well above Sp. Atk (25), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 30 HP, 90 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Krabby can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Sheer Force.
How to beat Krabby
Krabby takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Krabby is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Krabby → Kingler) and evolves into Kingler.
Best counters to Krabby
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Krabby weak to?
As a Water type, Krabby takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Krabby resistant to?
Krabby resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Krabby?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Krabby with super-effective attacks.