What is a good LC moveset for Krabby?

Question

If you have a good competitive moveset for Krabby, post an answer below and upvote the best ones.

Be sure to include full set details in your post, e.g. items, abilities, natures and EVs. Some detail, including the intended game mode for your set, is also appreciated. Access the full list of guidelines here.

Krabby Pokédex and learnset for reference.

Answer 1

Krabby @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Swords Dance
- Agility
- Knock Off

Sheer Force + Swords Dance + Liquidation hits like a truck. Agility boosts Krabby's Speed a bit, and Knock Off is coverage. Focus Sash ensures you pull off at least one boosting move.

Comments

Does knock off work with sheer force?

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No, but it does get the damage boost from removing an item. I used Sheer Force to give Liquidation a boost in power.

Answer 2

Krabby @ Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Agility / Swords Dance
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
- Body Slam / Rock Slide

Crabhammer is amazing STAB. Knock Off cripples the myriads of Eviolite and Life Orb users. Body Slam is solid neutral coverage, and Rock Slide can hit Flying and Ice types super effectively, among others. Agility and Swords Dance each make Krabby even more potent, so choose one. Life Orb can be used for more damage, while a Focus Sash all but guarantees you get off an Agility/Swords Dance.

Answer 3

Krabby @ Life orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 5
EVs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe
Adamant Nature
-Crabhammer
-Knock Off
-Agility
-Swords Dance

Crabhammer is powerful stab. Knock-off is good coverage and knocks off the item. Agility is to boost krabby's horrible speed to a better speed. Swords Dance is good set up.

Comments

Dig isn't very good. An opponent can switch to Flying types like Vullaby and Archen, the former of which can pose problems for Krabby. Maybe take greater advantage of Sheer Force by using other moves with secondary effects?

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Yeah I'm actually not very versed in lc, so I thought it would be good. I'll try to change it up thanks.

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Also, is sub set good in lc?

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I'm pretty sure Subs are decent in LC, but I don't *think* Krabby is a good user. Its Speed and Special Defense are just too low, and Pokemon like Abra are pretty common.

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This is the final set. Any critiques?

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Looks good to me.

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Very minor, but it says "X-Scissor is good coverage against Grass types." when it doesn't have X-Scissor in the set anymore.

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O lol. Ok I'll change that

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I know I'm quite late, but I felt I should bring this up regardless:
You may want to change Sheer Force for another ability, or replace Crabhammer with Liquidation, as all of Krabby's attacking moves are unaffected by Sheer Force (Knock Off being able to remove items, as well as raised crit ratios aren't affected by Sheer Force). Additionally, it's typically a bad idea to run two setup moves & Life Orb, as you'll likely be at low health by the time you setup Swords Dance and Agility, and you'll even take damage from Life Orb too.

Answer 4

Krabby @ Eviolite
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 5
EVs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Swords Dance
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off

Liquidation is great STAB alongside Sheer Force, with it gaining 110 BP. Knock Off is to get rid of any Eviolite or Berry Juice users, as well as providing additional coverage for Psychic and Ghost types. Rock Slide also acts as good coverage, and Swords Dance allows you to raise your attack stat. Eviolite allows you to have enough defense to setup Swords Dance and take a hit or two, and the EVs and Nature are self explanatory.

Comments

Cool set! Liquidation hits harder and has more accuracy, so you should consider it.

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I prefer the higher chance of a defense drop, but ok

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Well the set is meant to ohko, so I think power>defense drop.