Crabrawler Movesets: EVs, Items, Natures & Tera

Crabrawler Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 9 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Bulk Up

LC Generation 9

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Jolly
Tera Type: Fire Electric
EVs: Attack 20 / Defense 140 / Sp. Def 60 / Speed 252

Moves

Drain Punch Fighting Physical

Power 75 Accuracy 100 PP 10

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ice Punch Ice Physical

Power 75 Accuracy 100 PP 15

An icy punch. May cause freezing.

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Analysis

Crabrawler is a fantastic bulky attacker that checks dangerous threats such as Hisuian Growlithe and Toedscool, and can sweep teams with Bulk Up. Coverage moves such as Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, and Earthquake offer Crabrawler extreme flexibility in the threats it needs to cover. Ice Punch hits Foongus, Wattrel, and Toedscool, while Thunder Punch hits Mareanie, Wingull, and Quaxly; both options also hit Drifloon super effectively. Earthquake allows Crabrawler to hit Mareanie and Fuecoco and is its strongest neutral option against Hisuian Zorua. Tera Fire makes Crabrawler immune to burns, while Tera Electric makes Thunder Punch stronger against Water-types and gives it defensive utility against threats like Hisuian Voltorb and Wingull. Crabrawler hates dealing with opposing Ghost-types such as Hisuian Zorua, Greavard, and Drifloon, as well as Gothita. Hisuian Growlithe checks these threats and makes an excellent teammate for Crabrawler, as do Ghost-types such as Hisuian Zorua and Drifloon that benefit from the removal of opposing Pawniard.

Generation 7 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Physical Attacker

LC Generation 7

Item: Life Orb
Nature: Jolly
EVs: Attack 180 / Defense 60 / Speed 252
IVs: HP 0

Moves

Close Combat Fighting Physical

Power 120 Accuracy 100 PP 5

The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
Crabhammer Water Physical

Power 100 Accuracy 90 PP 10

Has a high criti cal hit ratio.

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Analysis

Moves Close Combat is Crabrawler's best Fighting-type STAB move, dealing significant damage off of 17 Attack to anything that doesn't resist it. Crabhammer is a hard-hitting coverage move that 2HKOes Eviolite Mudbray. Earthquake hits Poison-types, such as Alolan Grimer and Mareanie, super effectively. Stone Edge is Crabrawler's best option against Flying-types like Rufflet and Vullaby, which are threatening otherwise; however, be aware of its poor accuracy. Set Details The given EVs, along with a Jolly nature, allow Crabrawler to reach 17 Speed and 17 Attack with an extra point in Defense. Life Orb allows Crabrawler to 2HKO Mudbray, offensive Vullaby, and Mareanie. Alternatively, Choice Scarf allows Crabrawler to utilize its good Speed and Attack and revenge kill better. Its unpredictability and Speed boost allow it to have a surprise factor at the cost of some power from Life Orb. However, Mankey and Mienfoo are better users of Choice Scarf, and they overshadow Crabrawler due to their access to U-turn and better abilities that complement their role as a revenge killer. Do note that if you forgo Life Orb, 0 HP IVs are unnecessary. Usage Tips Crabrawler should spam its high-Base Power moves, no matter how much HP it has. While it has decent bulk, it cannot take too many neutral attacks, so be aware of that before switching it in recklessly. A resistance to Stealth Rock might be appealing, but Crabrawler is vulnerable to being severely worn down by Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Team Options Powerful Pursuit trappers such as Stunky, Alolan Grimer, and Pawniard synergize well with Crabrawler and can deal with the Psychic- and Ghost-types that threaten it. Ponyta can handle Pumpakboo and switch into Will-O-Wisp for Crabrawler. Staryu is able not only to remove entry hazards, but also to switch into Scald, which Crabrawler hates due to the fear of a crippling burn. Pokemon that can threaten Fairy-types, such as Magnemite and Gastly, make for great partners. Crabrawler pairs really well with other Fighting-types such as Mienfoo or Timburr, as they can break through each others' checks. Sticky Web support is useful for helping Life Orb Crabrawler outspeed Ponyta, as well as 15 Speed or lower Choice Scarf users, such as Magnemite.

Crabrawler Movesets & Competitive Sets

Crabrawler Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 9 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

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Generation 7 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Moves

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