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Crabominable Mega

Crabominable Mega

FIGHTINGICE
HP
97
Atk
157
Def
122
SpA
62
SpD
107
Spe
33
Forms / Variants
CrabominableCrabominable

Weaknesses

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

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Ice HammerICEPhysical22.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus21.4%
  3. Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical20.4%
  4. Mach PunchFIGHTINGPhysical13.8%

Best Ability / Item

Hyper CutterCrabominableite
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Top 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.

    21.96%
  • #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.

    21.40%
  • #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.

    20.41%
  • #4

    Mach Punch

    FIGPhysical40 BP

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

    13.81%
  • #5

    Thunder Punch

    ELEPhysical75 BP

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

    5.25%
  • #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.

    4.05%
  • #7

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    2.64%
  • #8

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

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

    2.41%
  • #9

    Crabhammer

    WATPhysical100 BP

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

    2.12%
  • #10

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    1.57%
  • #11

    Other

    4.38%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    42.78%
  • #2

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    17.72%
  • #3

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

    8.83%
  • #4

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

    2.70%
  • #5

    Brave 31/32/0/0/3/0

    2.69%
  • #6

    Brave 22/32/0/0/12/0

    1.01%
  • #7

    Brave 32/32/1/0/1/0

    0.90%
  • #8

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    0.88%
  • #9

    Brave 28/32/0/0/6/0

    0.80%
  • #10

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    0.79%
  • #11

    Other

    20.90%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Hyper Cutter

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

    67.33%
  • #2

    Iron Fist

    Powers up punching moves.

    19.15%
  • #3

    Anger Point

    The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.

    13.51%

Top Items

  • #1
    Crabominableite

    Crabominableite

    100.00%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    15.15%
  • #2
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.44%
  • #3
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.25%
  • #4
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.79%
  • #5
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #6
    Camerupt-MegaCamerupt-Mega
    FIRGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.57%
  • #7
    Slowking-GalarSlowking-Galar
    POIPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.69%
  • #8
    HattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.01%
  • #9
    PrimarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.59%
  • #10
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.23%
  • #11

    Other

    40.22%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Crabominable Mega in the current VGC format?

**To use Crabominable Mega effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fighting/Ice type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Crabominable Mega appears as a prominent choice 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 Mega fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Hyper Cutter, Crabominableite 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 Mega 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, Sinistcha, Torkoal, and Kingambit appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Crabominable Mega in VGC

What is the best moveset for Crabominable Mega?

The best moveset for Crabominable Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Ice Hammer, Protect, Drain Punch, Mach Punch.

How to counter Crabominable Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Crabominable Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, fighting 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x, steel 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Crabominable Mega?

The best item for Crabominable Mega is typically Crabominableite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Crabominable Mega come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon