Encounter locations
Kanto · 40 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Five Island | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Five Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Meadow | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Five Island Meadow | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Memorial Pillar | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Five Island Memorial Pillar | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Resort Gorgeous | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Five Island Resort Gorgeous | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Water Labyrinth | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Five Island Water Labyrinth | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Four Island Icefall Cave Back | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Four Island Icefall Cave Back | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| One Island | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| One Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| One Island Kindle Road | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| One Island Kindle Road | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| One Island Treasure Beach | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| One Island Treasure Beach | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Route 11 | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Route 11 | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Route 19 | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Route 19 | Old Rod | 5 |
| Route 19 | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | Super Rod | 15–30 |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | Surf | 25–30 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Old Rod | 5 |
| Seven Island Tanoby Ruins | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Seven Island Tanoby Ruins | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Seven Island Trainer Tower | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Seven Island Trainer Tower | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Green Path | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Six Island Green Path | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Outcast Island | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Six Island Outcast Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Water Path | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Six Island Water Path | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Three Island Bond Bridge | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Three Island Bond Bridge | Super Rod | 15–25 |
Hoenn · 1 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Route 106 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Johto · 68 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cherrygrove | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Cherrygrove | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Cherrygrove | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Cherrygrove | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Cherrygrove | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cherrygrove | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cianwood | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Cianwood | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Cianwood | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Cianwood | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Cianwood | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cianwood | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cliff Cave | WalkingDay | 20 |
| Cliff Cave | WalkingNight | 20 |
| Olivine | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Olivine | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Olivine | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Olivine | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Olivine | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Olivine | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 19 | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Route 19 | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Route 19 | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Route 19 | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Route 19 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 19 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 34 | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Route 34 | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Route 34 | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Route 34 | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Route 34 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 34 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 40 | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Route 40 | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Route 40 | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Route 40 | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Route 40 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 40 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Union Cave B2F | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Union Cave B2F | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Union Cave B2F | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Union Cave B2F | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Union Cave B2F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Union Cave B2F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | WalkingDay | 22–24 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | WalkingNight | 22–24 |
| Whirl Islands B1F | WalkingDay | 22–24 |
| Whirl Islands B1F | WalkingNight | 22–24 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Old RodDay | 10 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Old RodNight | 10 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | WalkingDay | 22–24 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | WalkingNight | 22–24 |
| Whirl Islands B3F | WalkingDay | 23–25 |
| Whirl Islands B3F | WalkingNight | 23–25 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Attack
- 25
- Sp. Defense
- 25
- Speed
- 50
Abilities · Hyper Cutter / Shell Armor
Hidden ability · Sheer Force
Size · 0.4 m · 6.5 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Kingler · Level 28
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Krabby
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Leer |
| 4 | Harden |
| 8 | Metal Claw |
| 12 | Mud Shot |
| 16 | Protect |
| 20 | Bubble Beam |
| 24 | Stomp |
| 29 | Flail |
| 32 | Razor Shell |
| 36 | Slam |
| 40 | Swords Dance |
| 44 | Crabhammer |
| 48 | Guillotine |