Gold
If it senses dan ger approaching, it cloaks itself with bubbles from its mouth so it will look bigger.
Silver
The pincers break off easily. If it loses a pincer, it somehow becomes incapable of walk ing sideways.
Crystal
If it is unable to find food, it will absorb nutrients by swallowing a mouthful of sand.
Evolution Chain
Level 28
Pokédex Data
Classification
River Crab Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1'04")
Weight
6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Abilities
N/A in Gen II
Game Locations
- Cherrygrove City Area
- Cianwood City Area
- Dark Cave Violet City Entrance
- Johto Route 34 Area
- Johto Sea Route 40 Area
- Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
- Olivine City Area
- Union Cave B2f
- Whirl Islands 1f
- Whirl Islands B1f
- Whirl Islands B2f
- Whirl Islands B3f
Training
EV Yield
+1 attack
Catch Rate
225
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Water3
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Gold/Silver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | 40 | 100% | 30 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 5 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 12 | Vice Grip | 55 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 16 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 23 | Stomp | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 27 | Guillotine | — | 30% | 5 | Causes a one-hit KO. | |
| 34 | Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| 41 | Crabhammer | 100 | 90% | 10 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
Crystal
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | 40 | 100% | 30 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 5 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 12 | Vice Grip | 55 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 16 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 23 | Stomp | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 27 | Guillotine | — | 30% | 5 | Causes a one-hit KO. | |
| 34 | Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| 41 | Crabhammer | 100 | 90% | 10 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
TM/HM Moves
Gold/SilverCrystal
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM03 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| HM04 Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM06 Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| TM03 Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM08 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM13 Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM16 Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM20 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM31 Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM34 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM35 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM46 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target's item. | |
| TM49 Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. |
Tutor Moves
Crystal
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
Egg Moves
Gold/SilverCrystal
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages. | |
| Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |
| Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Base Stats
Hp
30
Attack
105
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
25
Sp. Def
25
Speed
50
Total
325
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)