Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Razor Shell
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Razor Shell costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Krabby takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 407
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 892 CP
Krabby moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Razor Shell Best STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 35 | 33 | 2.0s | 17.5 | 1.06 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Krabby is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Krabby
How to get Krabby
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Krabby knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 37 | 1,349 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 37 | 1,460 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 855 | 914 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,064 | 1,137 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 855 | 914 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 647 | 691 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 855 | 914 |
Is Krabby good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Krabby has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (181), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Krabby deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 22 |
| Lv 2 | 69 |
| Lv 3 | 116 |
| Lv 4 | 163 |
| Lv 5 | 210 |
| Lv 6 | 257 |
| Lv 7 | 304 |
| Lv 8 | 351 |
| Lv 9 | 399 |
| Lv 10 | 446 |
| Lv 11 | 490 |
| Lv 12 | 535 |
| Lv 13 | 579 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 624 |
| Lv 15 | 669 |
| Lv 16 | 713 |
| Lv 17 | 758 |
| Lv 18 | 802 |
| Lv 19 | 847 |
| Lv 20 | 892 |
| Lv 21 | 936 |
| Lv 22 | 981 |
| Lv 23 | 1,025 |
| Lv 24 | 1,070 |
| Lv 25 | 1,115 |
| Lv 26 | 1,159 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,204 |
| Lv 28 | 1,248 |
| Lv 29 | 1,293 |
| Lv 30 | 1,338 |
| Lv 31 | 1,360 |
| Lv 32 | 1,382 |
| Lv 33 | 1,405 |
| Lv 34 | 1,427 |
| Lv 35 | 1,449 |
| Lv 36 | 1,471 |
| Lv 37 | 1,494 |
| Lv 38 | 1,516 |
| Lv 39 | 1,538 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,561 |
| Lv 41 | 1,580 |
| Lv 42 | 1,600 |
| Lv 43 | 1,620 |
| Lv 44 | 1,641 |
| Lv 45 | 1,661 |
| Lv 46 | 1,681 |
| Lv 47 | 1,702 |
| Lv 48 | 1,723 |
| Lv 49 | 1,743 |
| Lv 50 | 1,764 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0098
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 6.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0098_POKEMON_KRABBY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Krabby in Pokemon GO?
Krabby's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Razor Shell (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Krabby's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Krabby takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Krabby's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Krabby reaches 1,764 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,561 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Krabby?
A perfect 15/15/15 Krabby shows 892 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,115 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Krabby better than regular Krabby?
Shadow Krabby deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Krabby in Pokemon GO?
Krabby spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Krabby be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Krabby depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.