Ultimate Guide to Dynamax Krabby Max Battles in Pokémon GO (Max Mondays)

Dynamax Krabby is set to join popular Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle as a boss in the upcoming Max Battles featured on Pokémon GO‘s Max Mondays. Battling this Water-type Pokémon requires strategic planning with the right counters to exploit its vulnerabilities. Although not as formidable as the 6-Star Gigantamax bosses that typically necessitate teams of at least 10 players, Max Battle bosses can catch unprepared participants off guard. Therefore, assembling a well-rounded team with effective movesets is crucial.

This month’s Max Mondays schedule presents a diverse range of bosses, both familiar and new. The iconic Kanto starters continue to dominate their designated days, while newcomers like Krabby and Cryogonal add a fresh twist to the weekly events. Thankfully, Krabby, known as the River Crab Pokémon, possesses specific weaknesses, making it a conquerable challenge, even for solo players, provided they approach wisely.

Dynamax Krabby: Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

Key Weaknesses: Grass & Electric

Grass and Electric-type weaknesses symbols for Dynamax Krabby in Pokémon GO — Custom image by Ben Williams

As a pure Water-type Pokémon, Dynamax Krabby shares its weaknesses with its standard form, being particularly susceptible to Grass- and Electric-type attacks. Utilizing these moves will deal 160% damage compared to normal hits. Additionally, when attacks originate from a Pokémon of the same type, the same-type attack bonus (STAB) further amplifies the damage by an extra 20%.

To efficiently reduce a boss’s health during raids, leveraging STAB bonuses is essential. However, Krabby does have several resistances to consider, including Fire-, Ice-, Steel-, and Water-type attacks, which only inflict 63% of their regular damage. While it’s ideal to include Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Raid Battles, filling your team with Water- or Ice-types can still support your strategy, allowing you to capitalize on Krabby’s vulnerabilities.

Best Counters for Dynamax Krabby in Pokémon GO

Focus on Grass-Type Counters

To effectively challenge Dynamax Krabby, it’s vital to select counters that can deliver powerful Grass- or Electric-type moves while being capable of Dynamax or Gigantamax. Notable counters include Rillaboom, Venusaur, Ivysaur, Thwackey, and Toxtricity. Many of these Pokemon can be caught through previous Max or Gigantamax battles and evolved accordingly, providing a strategic advantage. Below is a detailed table of the best counters and their optimal movesets:

Dynamax Krabby Counter	Type	Fast Attack	Charge Attack
Rillaboom	Grass	Razor Leaf	Grass Knot
Venusaur	Grass Poison	Vine Whip	Frenzy Plant
Toxtricity	Electric Poison	Spark	Wild Charge
Ivysaur	Grass Poison	Vine Whip	Power Whip
Thwackey	Grass	Razor Leaf	Grass Knot
Greedent	Normal	Bullet Seed	Trailblaze
Dubwool	Normal	Double Kick	Wild Charge

Currently, the selection of Pokémon capable of Dynamaxing or Gigantamaxing is relatively limited, which means not all counters will enjoy the STAB bonuses with their most effective moves. It’s also critical to prioritize Grass-type Pokémon when facing Krabby, as its moveset—including Normal- and Water-type attacks as well as the Ground-type Mud Shot—can be especially damaging to Electric-types like Toxtricity.

Max Monday Schedule for Krabby

Kicking Off Early December

Max Mushrooms promotional artwork from a Pokémon GO blog post featuring Gigantamax Lapras

The Max Monday event featuring Krabby will occur on Monday, December 9, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. Players do not need to convert the timing to local time zones, simplifying the participation process.

Given Krabby’s manageable strength, you might find success taking it down solo with the right Grass-type counter. However, consider teaming up with at least one other player for additional support if needed.

If you encounter difficulties during the battle, purchasing Max Mushrooms from the in-game shop can be a viable solution. These items enhance your Pokémon’s damage output for 30 minutes, available at 400 PokéCoins each or three for 1000 PokéCoins. It might be wise to conserve these items for more significant challenges while focusing on exploiting Krabby’s key weaknesses. With the right strategies focusing on Grass- and Electric-type moves, achieving victory during this Pokémon GO Max Battle should be well within reach.

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