Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Krabby is a Water Type River Crab Pokémon, with a 29.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Krabby can be found with Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Sheer Force as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 325 combined Base Stats.
Krabby Stats and Abilities
Based on Krabby Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Krabby Highest IV Stat is Attack 105 and the Lowest being Special Attack 25.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 30 | 170 | 264 |
C | Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 |
E | Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 |
F | Special Attack | 25 | 49 | 163 |
F | Special Defense | 25 | 49 | 163 |
F | Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Total | 325 |
Krabby | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 3 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Hyper Cutter Ability 1 | Hyper Cutter prevents the bearer's Attack stat from being lowered by other Pokémon, through moves such as Growl or abilities such as Intimidate. |
Shell Armor Ability 2 | Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
Sheer Force Hidden Ability | Sheer Force increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects. |
How To Evolve Krabby in BDSP
Krabby requires (Level 28) to evolve into Kingler.

Where To Find Krabby in BDSP
Krabby has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Krabby
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Krabby
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Krabby
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Krabby
Lv. 52
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Krabby Weakness
Krabby is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Krabby to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Krabby Weak Against?
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Best Moves Krabby in BDSP
Best Moveset for Krabby Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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44 |
Crabhammer
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 10 | High critical hit ratio. |
36 |
Slam
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | |
32 |
Razor Shell
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 95 | 10 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
20 |
Bubble Beam
| ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 20 | May lower opponent's Speed. |
Best Moveset for Krabby TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM13 |
Ice Beam
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TM95 |
Surf
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM28 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |



Krabby Level Up Moves
List of Moves Krabby can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Water Gun
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 25
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1 |
Leer
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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4 |
Harden
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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8 |
Metal Claw
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 35
![]() May raise user's Attack.
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12 |
Mud Shot
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Power: 55
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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16 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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20 |
Bubble Beam
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May lower opponent's Speed.
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24 |
Stomp
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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29 |
Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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32 |
Razor Shell
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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36 |
Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
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40 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
|
44 |
Crabhammer
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Power:
150 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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48 |
Guillotine
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Krabby TM Moves
List of Moves Krabby can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM07 |
Hail
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM49 |
Scald
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM54 |
False Swipe
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
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TM55 |
Brine
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM81 |
X-Scissor
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Krabby Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Krabby can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
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Ancient Power
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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Hammer Arm
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Power: 100
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Lowers user's Speed.
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Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Night Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Haze
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Resets all stat changes.
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Amnesia
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
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Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
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Tickle
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
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Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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Ally Switch
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() User switches with opposite teammate.
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