How to get Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Niantic features a Dynamax Pokemon in Max Battles each Monday, from 6 pm to 7 pm local time. On December 9, 2024, you will see the debut of Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO. On top of this, you will also witness the introduction of its shiny variant. During this one-hour window, all Power Stops in your area will host Dynamax Krabby Max Battles, allowing you to get your hands on both variations.

Dynamax Krabby Max Battles will run until December 23, 2024, during the Dual Destiny season. That being said, let's take a look at all the methods to obtain Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO, along with its shiny version.

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How to get Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO

Dynamax Krabby (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The following are the ways to possess the River Crab Pokemon in the game as of December 2024:

• Beat 1-star Max Battles
• Trade

Beat 1-star Max Battles

Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO will appear as a one-star Power Spot Boss in Max Battles. You can join these battles with 250 Max Particles. Note that these in-game items will not be used if you cannot commit a takedown. However, if you do achieve this feat, the said amount of Max Particles will be depleted.

Krabby is a Water-type critter in the game, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric- and Grass-type moves. The best counters for Dynamax Krabby, therefore, are Rillaboom with Razor Leaf and Venusaur with Vine Whip for Grass-type coverage. You can also utilize the Electric-type move Spark Electric of Dynamax Toxtricity to inflict damage to Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO.

The Max Mushroom item that debuted during G-Max Lapras Max Battle Day can help amplify the damage output of Fast, Charged, and Max Moves by two times. If you want to use this item, your counters can deal more damage to Dynamax Krabby.

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Trade

You can get a Dynamax Krabby in Pokemon GO by asking your in-game friend to Trade with you. Do note that if you have not registered a Krabby in the Pokedex before, then you will have to perform a Special Trade.

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Can Dynamax Krabby be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Dynamax Krabby (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, the Dynamax Krabby you encounter in Max Battles can be shiny. However, the likelihood of encountering one is very low because of its shiny odds.

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Can you evolve Dynamax Krabby into Dynamax Kingler?

You can evolve Dynamax Krabby into Dynamax Kingler in Pokemon GO using 50 Krabby Candy. The Shiny variant of this monster also follows the same evolution method.

Also Check: Pokemon GO Evolution Calculator

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