How to get Crabrawler in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
NIANTICThe Fighting-type crab from Alola, Crabrawler, will be featured during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Madrid event, but can it be Shiny? And how do you evolve it into Crabominable? Let’s find out!
Crabrawler was introduced to the Pokemon franchise in Gen 7’s Pokemon Sun & Moon, and it made its first appearance in Pokemon Go at the start of the Mythic Blade event back in 2022.
Now, it will be featured during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Madrid event to debut its Shiny version, but for those who can’t be in Spain and still want to get their hands on a Shiny Crabrawler, it will also appear in the Spelunker’s Cove event.
So if you’re wondering how to get Crabrawler in Pokemon Go, we’ve got all the answers you need, including how to evolve it into Crabominable.
Contents
- How to get Crabrawler in Pokemon Go
- Can Crabrawler be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
- How to evolve Crabrawler into Crabominable in Pokemon Go
- Pokemon Go Crabrawler stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
How to get Crabrawler in Pokemon Go
Even though it has been part of the game for quite a while now, and it got its own Spotlight Hour back in 2023, many players are still searching for a Crabrawler to add to their Pokedex.
Luckily, it will be featured in two upcoming Pokemon Go events, so here’s how players can get Crabrawler:
- As a wild encounter.
- As a Tier 1 Raid boss (during the Spelunker’s Cove event).
Both Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Madrid and Spelunker’s Cove events will have Crabrawler’s spawn rates increased to celebrate the debut of the Pokemon’s Shiny version. The first event will run from June 14, 2024, until June 16, 2024, and the second one from June 15, 2024, until June 18, 2024, giving players plenty of time to get it.
Previously, players could hatch Crabrawler from 7 km Eggs and get it as a reward for completing Field Research Tasks like “Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each: Holiday 2023”.
Can Crabrawler be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Crabrawler can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special version is set to be introduced to the game during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Madrid celebrations.
For those after Shiny Crabrawler, pay extra attention to the creature’s claws, as they will change from bright blue to red.
Remember that finding a Shiny variation is tough, and there’s no method or special item to guarantee an encounter. All you can do is challenge as many Crabrawler as you can until you find what you’re looking for.
How to evolve Crabrawler into Crabominable in Pokemon Go
As a two-member family, Crabrawler’s evolution is quite straightforward, as there’s only one step. However, the evolution does require a special item to be triggered.
To evolve Crabrawler into Crabominable, you must feed it 50 Candy and you have to be within range of a PokeStop with a Glacial Lure Module.
NIANTICThe tricky part, of course, is gathering the required amount of Candy, so take advantage of the increased spawn rates during the events. You can also transfer your extra Crabrawler to Professor Willow or set it as your Buddy and take it for a walk.
As for the Glacial Lure Modules, they can be purchased from the in-game Shop for 180 PokeCoins. They are sometimes given out as rewards for completing Timed Research or Special Research stories, although this is rare.
Pokemon Go Crabrawler stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a pure Fighting-type Pokemon, Crabrawler has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 104 | 132 | 1540 |
Crabrawler Fast Moves
- Bubble (Water)
- Rock Smash (Fighting/STAB)
Crabrawler Charged Moves
- Crabhammer (Water)
- Power-Up Punch (Fighting/STAB)
- Payback (Dark)
- Brick Break (Fighting/STAB)
Crabrawler resistances
Crabrawler weaknesses
That’s all you need to know about Crabrawler in Pokemon Go. You can also check out our guides on how to get Best Buddy status, how IVs & CP work in the game, and some of our rankings like the Best Competitive Pokemon in Pokemon Go, or the Best Mega Evolutions.