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Crabominable

Crabominable: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIGHTINGICE
HP
97
Atk
132
Def
77
SpA
62
SpD
67
Spe
43
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • PSYCHIC2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Ice HammerICEPhysical23.2%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus23.2%
  3. Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical19.6%
  4. Mach PunchFIGHTINGPhysical12.5%

Best Ability / Item

Hyper CutterCrabominiteCrabominite

Best Crabominable Moves

  • #1

    Ice Hammer

    ICEPhysical100 BP

    The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.

    23.21%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    23.21%
  • #3

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    19.64%
  • #4

    Mach Punch

    FIGPhysical40 BP

    The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

    12.50%
  • #5

    Thunder Punch

    ELEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    8.93%
  • #6

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    5.36%
  • #7

    Liquidation

    WATPhysical85 BP

    The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    1.79%
  • #8

    Bulk Up

    FIGStatus

    The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.

    1.79%
  • #9

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    1.79%
  • #10

    Crabhammer

    WATPhysical100 BP

    The target is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    1.79%

Best Crabominable Natures

  • #1

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    100.00%

Best Crabominable Abilities

  • #1

    Hyper Cutter

    The Pokémon's prized, mighty pincers prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

    71.43%
  • #2

    Iron Fist

    Powers up punching moves.

    28.57%

Best Crabominable Items

  • #1
    Crabominite

    Crabominite

    Allows Crabominable to Mega Evolve into Mega Crabominable.

    92.86%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    7.14%

Best Crabominable Teammates

  • #1
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    19.57%
  • #2
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    15.22%
  • #3
    torkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    13.04%
  • #4
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.04%
  • #5
    slowking-galarSlowking-galar
    POIPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.70%
  • #6
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.52%
  • #7
    hattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.52%
  • #8
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.52%
  • #9
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    6.52%
  • #10
    tsareenaTsareena
    GRA
    TeamsBuilder
    4.35%

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OranguruCrabominableGalladeTorkoalWeavileFarigiraf
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Scizor MegaSamurott-HisuiArchaludonSlowkingCrabominableSkeledirge
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ArchaludonHattereneCrabominableSlowking-GalarRampardosSkeledirge
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FarigirafTorkoalKleavorCrabominableHattereneClefable
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SpiritombCrabominableIncineroarPrimarinaTsareenaFarigiraf
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CrabominableHattereneSlowking-GalarTsareenaIncineroarAmpharos Mega
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FarigirafSinistchaCeruledgeTinkatonPrimarinaCrabominable
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CrabominableTorkoalIncineroarSlowking-GalarSinistchaPrimarina
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Blastoise MegaSinistchaIncineroarCrabominableArchaludonFarigiraf
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RaichuFarigirafCrabominableSinistchaCamerupt MegaAraquanid
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How to use Crabominable in the current VGC format

Crabominable is listed as a Fighting/Ice type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Crabominable fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Hyper Cutter, Crabominite and Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0. Its frequent moves include Ice Hammer, Protect, Drain Punch, Mach Punch, Thunder Punch, and Close Combat. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Crabominable has important weaknesses to fairy 2x, fighting 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as farigiraf, incineroar, torkoal, sinistcha, and slowking-galar appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Crabominable. Open the Crabominable teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Crabominable with other Pokémon in the active format.