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title: "Crabrawler (#0739): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0739 · Alola · Generation 7

# Crabrawler

Boxing Pokémon · Fighting-type

![Crabrawler official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/739.webp)

Crabrawler is a [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting)-type Pokémon, the Boxing Pokémon, number 739 (#0739) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 7 and comes from the [Alola](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/alola) region. It is 0.6 m tall and weighs 7 kg.

Crabrawler is the Boxing Pokémon, a Fighting type with pincers like boxing gloves that is always trying to reach the top. The Pokédex says it has mistaken an Exeggutor for a coconut tree and climbed it, and the furious Exeggutor shook it off and stomped it.

## How to pronounce Crabrawler

Crabrawler is pronounced **krab-RAW-ler**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Crabrawler said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/739.mp3)

In Japanese it is マケンカニ (Makenkani).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Crabrawler is 0.6 m tall and weighs 7 kg. It has a purple shell over a striped yellow body, a long pompadour-like yellow antenna, and eyes of which one is often half-closed like a black eye. Big blue pincers like boxing gloves guard its weak spots, and they can come off from overuse but grow back quickly.

### Behaviour

Crabrawler is fiercely competitive and always aims for the top. Bulbapedia says it clings to tall buildings, and even tall people and Pokémon, and fights if someone tries to remove it. Two Crabrawler fighting look like a boxing match, and the Pokédex says a loser foams at the mouth and faints.

### Habitat

It climbs trees and tall places. Wild Crabrawler live on many Alolan routes, across Paldea's provinces, and in the Terarium's Coastal and Polar Biomes.

### Diet

Berries are its favourite food, and the Pokédex says it punches trees so the ripe ones drop, training itself while it feeds.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Hyper Cutter, which stops its Attack being lowered, and Iron Fist, which boosts punching moves; hidden Anger Point maxes its Attack after a critical hit. It fights with Brick Break, Reversal, Dynamic Punch and Close Combat, and learns the Water move Crabhammer at level 37.

### Name origin

Crabrawler may combine 'crab' with 'brawler'. The Japanese name is Makenkani (マケンカニ), which may combine makenki (a competitive spirit), kenka ('fight') and kani ('crab').

### Design inspiration

Crabrawler seems modelled on the coconut crab, a tree-climbing land hermit crab, with boxing touches such as glove-like claws and a swollen-looking eye. Bulbapedia also suggests the boxing crab. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Crabrawler evolves into Crabominable when exposed to an Ice Stone. In Generation VII it had to be levelled up at Mount Lanakila instead.

### In the games

Crabrawler is a common wild Pokémon around Alola, where it first appeared in Sun and Moon. In Legends: Z-A it is wild only in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose.

### In the anime

Hala's Crabrawler debuted in 'Trial and Tribulation!' and proved a tough opponent for Ash's Rowlet before losing. In 'Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!' another tried to steal Ash's hat and was beaten by Meltan.

### Fun facts

- It was known by the code name 'Crab 1' during development, according to Bulbapedia, which cites a 2016 Game Informer article.
- Crabrawler and its evolution are the sole Fighting types in the Water 3 Egg Group.
- Violet's Pokédex says its pincers are popular in paella because the shells make a tasty stock.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Crabrawler (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Crabrawler_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Crabrawler (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/crabrawler/)

## Base stats

- HP: **47**
- Attack: **82**
- Defense: **57**
- Sp. Atk: **42**
- Sp. Def: **47**
- Speed: **63**

Crabrawler’s base stat total is **338**. Its highest stat is Attack.

## Type matchups

### What is Crabrawler weak to?

Crabrawler takes extra damage from [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (2×), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves.

It resists [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (½×).

## Evolution

### How does Crabrawler evolve?

Crabrawler evolves into [Crabominable](https://pokee.si/pokemon/crabominable) (Ice Stone).

The whole family: **Crabrawler**, [Crabominable](https://pokee.si/pokemon/crabominable).

## Abilities

- [Hyper Cutter](https://pokee.si/abilities/hyper-cutter): Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- [Iron Fist](https://pokee.si/abilities/iron-fist): Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
- [Anger Point](https://pokee.si/abilities/anger-point) (hidden ability): Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

## Moves

### Moves Crabrawler learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [Rock Smash](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-smash) | Fighting | Physical | 40 |
| 9 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 13 | [Bubble Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/bubble-beam) | Water | Special | 65 |
| 17 | [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect) | Normal | Status | — |
| 22 | [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break) | Fighting | Physical | 75 |
| 25 | [Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/slam) | Normal | Physical | 80 |
| 29 | [Payback](https://pokee.si/moves/payback) | Dark | Physical | 50 |
| 33 | [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal) | Fighting | Physical | — |
| 37 | [Crabhammer](https://pokee.si/moves/crabhammer) | Water | Physical | 100 |
| 42 | [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense) | Steel | Status | — |
| 45 | [Dynamic Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/dynamic-punch) | Fighting | Physical | 100 |
| 49 | [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat) | Fighting | Physical | 120 |

### TM moves (43)

Crabrawler can learn 43 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Chilling Water](https://pokee.si/moves/chilling-water), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [Bulk Up](https://pokee.si/moves/bulk-up), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Drain Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/drain-punch), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Gunk Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/gunk-shot), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [Liquidation](https://pokee.si/moves/liquidation), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Coaching](https://pokee.si/moves/coaching), [Upper Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/upper-hand).

Egg moves (4):[Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Superpower](https://pokee.si/moves/superpower), [Wide Guard](https://pokee.si/moves/wide-guard).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Water 3.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 225 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Attack effort value.
- Base experience yield: 68.

## Pokédex entries

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)*

Its hard pincers are well suited to both offense and defense. Fights between two Crabrawler are like boxing matches. *(Ultra Sun)*

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)*

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

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

## Trivia

- Lowest base stat total among Fighting types in Gen 7: 338.
- Taller than 25% of all Pokémon (0.6 m).
- Heavier than 21% of all Pokémon (7 kg).
- Base stat total 338, ranked #729 of 1,025.
- One of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 87 purple Pokémon.
- Number 18 of 88 Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola).
- Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon.
- Can learn 52 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 225: about 29.4% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 4 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Crabrawler (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Crabrawler_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Crabrawler (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/crabrawler/).
- Pronunciation (krab-RAW-ler): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

## Explore

[Fighting-type Pokémon](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) · [Alola region guide](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/alola) · [Hyper Cutter ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/hyper-cutter) · [Iron Fist ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/iron-fist) · [Anger Point ability](https://pokee.si/abilities/anger-point) · [Compare Crabrawler](https://pokee.si/compare?ids=739) · [Full Pokédex](https://pokee.si/pokedex) · [Type chart](https://pokee.si/types) · [All moves](https://pokee.si/moves)

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