#0098 Water

Krabby

Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Kingler for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Rainy
Check IVs
Max CP
1,764
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,561
Attack
181
Defense
124
Stamina
102
Krabby Pokemon GO sprite

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

Attack 181
Defense 124
Stamina 102
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bubble Best STAB Water 10 12 1.0s 10 12
Mud Shot Ground 4 6 0.5s 8 12

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Krabby
Krabby 50 Candy
Kingler
Kingler

Family

Krabby
Krabby This page
Kingler
Kingler
Shadow forms Shadow Krabby Shadow Kingler

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Krabby is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Krabby

1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 59.2DPS 866TDO 2
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 53.6DPS 741TDO 3
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 49.3DPS 866TDO 4
Mega Sceptile
Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 49.2DPS 911TDO 5
Kartana
Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 45.5DPS 665TDO 6
Mega Manectric
Mega ManectricMega Thunder FangWild Charge 44.9DPS 800TDO
Counters carrying Electric, Grass moves deal the most damage.

How to get Krabby

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Krabby arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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

Krabby in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Blanche's Quest for Knowledge 26 May 2026 Wild spawn Yes

Is Krabby good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Krabby has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Razor Shell. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Krabby's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Krabby takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

What is Krabby's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Krabby reaches 1,764 CP at level 50 and 1,561 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Krabby?

A 15/15/15 Krabby shows 892 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,115 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 669 CP.

How do you get Krabby in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Blanche's Quest for Knowledge (May 2026).

Can Krabby be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Krabby is in the game. It could be shiny in Blanche's Quest for Knowledge (May 2026).

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