Krabby Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Krabby in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohKrabby Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
If it senses danger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Krabby Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Krabby Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Krabby via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Metal Claw | steel | Lv. 8 |
| Mud Shot | ground | Lv. 12 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 20 |
| Stomp | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 29 |
| Razor Shell | water | Lv. 32 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Crabhammer | water | Lv. 44 |
| Guillotine | normal | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Krabby Locations
Krabby can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 226, Dazzling Cave, and Spacious Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 226, where you'll find it at Lv. 52 by swarm with a 40% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 226
1 encounter- swarmLv. 5240%40%40%Swarm
Dazzling Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Spacious Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Stargleam Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries