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Cards/Krabby
Krabby card from the Secluded Springs set
Illustration by Shigenori Negishi. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Krabby

A shiny basic Water Pokemon with a simple grip attack.

Water70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 70 hit points and costs one Water energy plus one Colorless energy to use its Vise Grip attack.

This attack deals 40 damage to the opponent's Pokemon.

Signature attack

Vise Grip

No game text. (40 damage)

The key feature here is the shiny rarity, which makes the card visually distinct for collectors. The Vise Grip attack provides a straightforward way to deal damage without complex effects.

Attacks

WC
Vise Grip40

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits into Water type decks that rely on basic Pokemon strategies. It works well for players who prefer simple mechanics over complicated abilities.

Strengths
  • Simple attack
  • Shiny rarity
  • Basic type
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning
  • Low hit points
Pro tip

Use this card as a starter in early turns to establish presence before evolving stronger Pokemon.

From the Pokédex

Krabby lives in coastal areas and uses its large pincers to catch prey and defend itself.

Note for the parent

Check the back of the card to ensure it is not damaged since shiny cards are often handled frequently by collectors.

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