Special
Attacker
50Speed · Slow

Is Krabby Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Attack drops can't land thanks to AbilityHyper Cutter. Intimidate and Growl bounce off. Kingler at 28 has one of the highest physical Attack stats in FRLG, but Water is Special in Gen 3. The best stat sits on the wrong side of the split. Krabby's line hits hard on everything except its own Water-type moves.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSTTBGEGSEGEEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KrabbyCatchableKinglerEvolveKogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Strong

Krabby resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
You Win
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Krabby's defenses.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's team hits Krabby's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Risky
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Avoid
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Bad

Erika's Pokemon outpace and outclass Krabby here.

Avoid
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Avoid
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Avoid
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Good

Kingler has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Kingler trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Kingler has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

Easy KO
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Easy KO
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Strong

Kingler resists most of Giovanni's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Kingler trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Kingler has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Kingler trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
You Win
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Even
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Kingler trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
You Win
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Kingler trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Risky
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Risky
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Catchable
Available after Badge 4
Type
Water
Tier
E

Catch Krabby on Pallet Town (Good Rod fishing, Lv 5-15, uncommon).

View Krabby locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • LV 45WaterCrabhammer15090%10
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Krabby to Kingler
Level 28
Type
Water
Tier
E

Your Krabby should hit Level 28 before you reach Koga, at typical leveling pace.

View Kingler locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 57WaterCrabhammer15090%10
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Krabby in FireRed & LeafGreen

Krabby floods the fishing grid with 81 encounters across both versions. Good Rod, Super Rod, and surfing all produce hits. Common at most water spots on the map.

28 locations to catch Krabby

Encountered via fishing with a Rod, Surfing

Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8
Post-Game

Where To Catch Krabby in FRLG

The path to Krabby starts with Krabby at Lv. 5-35 via fishing and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Krabby
    Step 1Krabby
    Cerulean City
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Route 10
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Route 11
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Route 12
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Route 13
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Route 24
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Route 4
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 84%
    Bond Bridge
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Five Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Five Isle Meadow
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Green Path
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Kindle Road
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Memorial Pillar
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    One Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Outcast Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Resort Gorgeous
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Trainer Tower
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Treasure Beach
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Water Labyrinth
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Water Path
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Route 19
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.15-30Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.15-30Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Bond Bridge
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Kindle Road
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Treasure Beach
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 80%
    Cerulean City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Pallet Town
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 10
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 11
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 12
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 13
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 19
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 24
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 4
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Cinnabar Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Pallet Town
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Five Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Five Isle Meadow
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Green Path
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Memorial Pillar
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    One Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Outcast Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Resort Gorgeous
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Trainer Tower
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Water Labyrinth
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Water Path
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 40%
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreen
    Tanoby Ruins
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreen
    Route 20
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreen
    Route 21
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    LeafGreen
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreen
    Tanoby Ruins
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    LeafGreen
    Cerulean City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Cinnabar Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Cinnabar Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Pallet Town
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 10
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 11
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 12
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 13
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 19
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 20
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 20
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 21
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 21
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 24
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Route 4
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 20%
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.25-30Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.25-30Surfing on water
    LeafGreenRate 30%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.25-30Surfing on water
    LeafGreenRate 30%

Krabby Weakness

Type-wise, Krabby takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Krabby's physical bulk (base 90 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Krabby Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Krabby Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Krabby Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Krabby

Krabby Evolutions

Krabby is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Kingler. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Krabby
Water
Kingler
Water
HP
30
55+25
ATK
105
130+25
DEF
90
115+25
SP.ATK
25
50+25
SP.DEF
25
50+25
SPE
50
75+25
BST
325C-Tier
475B-Tier+150
ROLE
Attacker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Krabby easily with 19 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Dig, Flail and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
crawdauntcorsolacorphishomastarkabutopsomanytekabutotentacruelcloysterstarmiekinglerstaryu

FRLG Krabby Best Moveset

105 Attack and 90 Defense are impressive for a pre-evolution, but 50 Speed and Water-only coverage limit the moveset. AbilityHyper Cutter prevents Attack drops. One evolution from Kingler's enormous physical stats.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Wallbreaker
Ability
Hyper Cutter
Item
Choice BandPOWER
Best Nature for Krabby

Krabby best EVs are Attack and HP

EVs

Physical Wallbreaker Moveset

  • FacadeCoverage
  • Body Slam
  • Mud Shot
  • Hidden Power Fighting

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Dig aren't available any other way for Krabby, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Crabhammer and Surf for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
3010030Water
Lv 5
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 12
Vise Grip
D5510030Normal
Lv 16
Harden
C30Normal
Lv 23
Mud Shot
S559515Ground
Lv 27
Stomp
C6510020Normal
Lv 34
Guillotine
305Normal
Lv 38
Protect+4
C10Normal
Lv 45
Crabhammer
B1508510Water
Lv 49
Flail
D10015Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C6010010Ground
TM
Dive
B9010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
S7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
D14210015Water
TM46
Thief
C6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Egg
Dig
C6010010Ground
Egg
Flail
D10015Normal
Egg
Haze
C30Ice
Egg
Knock Off
C6510020Dark
Egg
Slam
807520Normal
Egg
Swords Dance
C30Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
S8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swords Dance
C30Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP30
F
Attack105
B
Defense90
B
Sp. Atk25
F
Sp. Def25
F
Speed50
D
Total325
Details
Catch Rate
Easy225 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight6.5 kg
Base XP65
Abilities
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

It can be found near the sea. The large pincers grow back if they are torn out of their sockets.

Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.

Krabby FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Krabby can be fished up at Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Five Island in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Krabby appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Krabby have the longest track record of availability in the series.

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