Biology
Crabrawler is a crustacean Pokémon resembling a crab. Most of its shell is purple with blue and yellow accents. It has two long, yellow antennae over its eyes. One blue eyelid is usually half-closed, giving it the appearance of a black eye. The purple shell covering its body appears to be made of three parts: two plain plates covering the shoulders and part of the chest and one plate covered in blue stripes across its underside. A large portion of its yellow body is visible down the center of its chest and a tiny spot is visible in the center of its back. Crabrawler has three pairs of legs. The two rear pairs are smaller with yellow joints and blue tips. The foremost pair of legs has large blue pincers resembling boxing gloves. There is a small amount of meat in its claws, which is considered delicious.
A competitive Pokémon that hates to lose, this Pokémon uses its large claws to protect its face and belly while it closes in on opponents. Crabrawler's pincers sometimes break off from overuse but grow back quickly. Crabrawler's pincers are a popular ingredient for paella, making a tasty soup stock. Crabrawler strives to achieve not only a high social standing but a physically higher position as well. It can be found clinging to buildings or even tall people and will punch anyone who attempts to remove it from its perch. In the event that it does lose, its mouth will foam before it faints.
While it is capable of splitting tree trunks, it usually punches trees to knock down ripe berries. Many Crabrawler will gather around a tree to compete for the ripe berries.[1] Crabrawler also preys on Exeggcute. It has been known to mistake Exeggutor for coconut trees, which shake and stomp Crabrawler off when climbed. Crabrawler are known to cimb snowy mountains in order to reach the top. However, they tend to get lost and trapped up there. As a result, Crabrawler evovles into Crabominable in order to better adapt to the bitter cold.[2]
Evolution
Crabrawler evolves into Crabominable.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #059
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Alola US UM : #071
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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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.
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Moon
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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.
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Ultra Sun
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Its hard pincers are well suited to both offense and defense. Fights between two Crabrawler are like boxing matches.
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Ultra Moon
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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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Generation IX
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Paldea #118
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #72
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Scarlet
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This Pokémon punches trees and eats the berries that drop down, training itself and getting food at the same time.
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Violet
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If it loses its pincers, they'll quickly regrow. The pincers are popular ingredients in paella since their shells produce a tasty soup stock.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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Moon
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Routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, and 17, Secluded Shore, Poni Wilds, Poni Plains (Berry piles)
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Ultra Sun
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Ultra Moon
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Routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, and 17, Ula'ula Beach, Poni Wilds, Poni Plains (Berry piles)
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Let's Go Eevee
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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47
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107 - 154
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204 - 298
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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57
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55 - 119
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107 - 234
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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47
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46 - 108
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89 - 212
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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Total: 338
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crabrawler
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crabrawler
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crabrawler
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Crabrawler
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Crabrawler
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crabrawler
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crabrawler
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Side game data
Evolution data
In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Crabrawler evolves into Crabominable when leveled up at Mount Lanakila. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Crabrawler evolves when exposed to an Ice Stone.
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Crabrawler debuted in Trial and Tribulation!, under the ownership of Hala. It was used in a battle against Ash, where it battled Rowlet and proved to be a tough opponent. However, Rowlet was able to defeat Crabrawler in the end. It reappeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!, where it evolved into Crabominable after defeating a Sneasel on Mount Lanakila.
Multiple Crabrawler appeared in Partner Promises!. They were having a sparring match on Treasure Island, but fled when Ash asked if he and Pikachu could join in.
A Crabrawler appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!, where it tried to steal Ash's hat, only to be defeated by Meltan.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Crabrawler appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
A Trainer's Crabrawler appeared in This Magik Moment!.
A Trainer's Crabrawler appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but ended up losing.
Two Crabrawler appeared in HZ051.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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SM010
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Crabrawler
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Rotom Pokédex
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Crabrawler, the Boxing Pokémon. A Fighting type. Crabrawler is always aiming to be number one. Crabrawler will guard its weak spots with its claws in battle and throw punches, looking for an opening.
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GOTCHA!
A Crabrawler briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Hala.
In the mangaIn the TCGTrivia
Origin
Crabrawler was known by the code name "Crab 1" during development.[3] However, its pronounced tail tucked under a long body more closely resembles Anomuran crustaceans, which are not true crabs. Specifically, it appears to be based on the coconut crab, a terrestrial hermit crab that climbs trees. Some of Crabrawler's attributes are also reminiscent of professional boxers, with its claws resembling boxing gloves and one eye appearing swollen. Its general design concept may be based on the boxing crab. The colors of Crabrawler's claws in its normal and Shiny colorations might be a reference to the red corner and blue corner in boxing.
Name origin
Crabrawler may be a combination of crab and brawler.
Makenkani may be a combination of 負けん気 makenki (hates to lose, competitive spirit), 喧嘩 kenka (fight), and 蟹 kani (crab).
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