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No. 0739

Crabrawler

Boxing Pokémon

Crabrawler official artwork
Official art
Fighting
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
7 kg 15.4 lbs
Base stat total
338 Higher than 29% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Hyper CutterIron Fist
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
Crabrawler has been known to mistake Exeggutor for a coconut tree and climb it. The enraged Exeggutor shakes it off and stomps it.
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Base stats

Total 338 · Higher than 29% of Pokémon
HP47122–154204–298
Atk8291–147152–289
Def5769–119107–234
SpA4255–10380–201
SpD4760–10889–212
Spe6374–126117–247
Total338Higher than 29% of Pokémon
HP47Atk82Def57Spe63SpD47SpA42

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 3

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×
BugDarkRock
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

3 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

1.7% of teams · rank #38 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Iron Fist
Nature
Jolly
EVs
60 HP / 180 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Bulk Up, Status
  2. Drain Punch, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%
  3. Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
  4. Ice Punch, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games1.6%
  • 1500 weighting1.6%
  • 1630 weighting1.7%
  • 1760 weighting1.0%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Jolly 60 HP / 180 Atk / 252 Spe68.0%
  • Jolly 180 Atk / 60 Def / 252 Spe22.9%
  • Jolly 100 Atk / 60 Def / 60 SpD / 252 Spe3.6%
  • Jolly 60 HP / 100 Atk / 60 Def / 252 Spe2.7%
  • Adamant 60 HP / 20 Atk / 140 Def / 60 SpD / 172 Spe1.3%

Tera types

Common teammates

Speed tiers

Max Speed 126 · outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 63); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+126Max115No SP83Min74Scarf (Choice Scarf)189Tailwind252

At max Speed, Crabrawler outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Crabrawler against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
126Crabrawler · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Crabrawler · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
83Crabrawler · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

52 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 12

5Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhysical40100%15
9LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
13Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpecial65100%20
17ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
22Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
25SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhysical8075%20
29PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhysical50100%10
33ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
37CrabhammerHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhysical10090%10
42Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
45Dynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhysical10050%5
49Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhysical75100%10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhysical85100%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhysical65100%15

Egg moves 4

EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
EggSuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
EggWide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10

Evolution

Stage 1 of 2
  1. #0739CrabrawlerFighting
    1. Use Ice Stone
      #0740CrabominableFightingIce
      1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Crabominite
        #0740Mega CrabominableFightingIce

Where to find

Wild in 4 games
Ultra Moon 12 areas
  • Alola Berry FieldsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–10
  • Poni PlainsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 41–44
  • Route 10Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–29
  • Route 16Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 32–35
  • Route 17Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 33–36
  • Route 2Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–11
  • Route 3Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 10–13
  • Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–14
  • Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–16
  • Route 8Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 17–20
  • Ula'ula BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 29–32
Ultra Sun 12 areas
  • Alola Berry FieldsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–10
  • Poni PlainsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 41–44
  • Route 10Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–29
  • Route 16Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 32–35
  • Route 17Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 33–36
  • Route 2Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–11
  • Route 3Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 10–13
  • Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–14
  • Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–16
  • Route 8Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 17–20
  • Ula'ula BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 29–32
Moon 13 areas
  • Alola Berry FieldsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–10
  • Poni PlainsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 40–43
  • Route 10Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 24–27
  • Route 12Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 27–30
  • Route 15Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 30–33
  • Route 17Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 31–34
  • Route 2Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–10
  • Route 3Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 9–12
  • Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–14
  • Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–16
  • Route 8Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 17–20
Sun 13 areas
  • Alola Berry FieldsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–10
  • Poni PlainsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 40–43
  • Route 10Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 24–27
  • Route 12Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 27–30
  • Route 15Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 30–33
  • Route 17Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 31–34
  • Route 2Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–10
  • Route 3Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 9–12
  • Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–14
  • Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–16
  • Route 8Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 17–20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 225 · medium growth
Catch rate
225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 20 egg cycles
Egg groups
Water 3
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

4 entries · newest from Ultra Moon
Category
Boxing Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Purple
Shape
Original Alola#059Original Melemele#059Original Akala#021Original Ula’ula#030Original Poni#017Updated Alola#071Updated Melemele#071Updated Akala#021Updated Ula’ula#030Updated Poni#024Paldea#118Blueberry#072Hyperspace#087

  1. Crabrawler has been known to mistake Exeggutor for a coconut tree and climb it. The enraged Exeggutor shakes it off and stomps it.

    Ultra Moon

  2. Its hard pincers are well suited to both offense and defense. Fights between two Crabrawler are like boxing matches.

    Ultra Sun

  3. It punches so much, its pincers often come off from overuse, but they grow back quickly. What little meat they contain is rich and delicious.

    Moon

  4. While guarding its weak points with its pincers, it looks for an opening and unleashes punches. When it loses, it foams at the mouth and faints.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Crabrawler
Japanese
マケンカニ
Japanese (romaji)
Makenkani
Korean
오기지게
Chinese (Traditional)
好勝蟹
Chinese (Simplified)
好胜蟹
French
Crabagarre
German
Krabbox
Spanish
Crabrawler
Italian
Crabrawler

Biology

Biology · design and origin

Its hard pincers shaped like boxing gloves are well suited to both offense and defense. Crabrawler love berries.

Design & origin

Crabrawler is based on coconut crabs and boxers.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

2 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII