10 Hardest Krabby Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Krabby’s bright claws and waterside settings make an approachable theme for a small species binder. Reverse-holo versions offer another collecting goal beyond the ordinary artwork. Compare the existing English estimates below, with each exact number and finish identified.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Krabby ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Krabby pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krabby 46/214Unbroken Bonds · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 2 = | Krabby 115/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 2 = | Krabby (042) 42/202Sword & Shield Base Set · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 2 = | Krabby (043) 43/202Sword & Shield Base Set · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 5 = | Krabby 66/112EX FireRed & LeafGreen · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 100Rough estimate |
| 5 = | Krabby 75/106Great Encounters · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 100Rough estimate |
| 5 = | Krabby 13/119Phantom Forces · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 100Rough estimate |
| 5 = | Krabby 98/165Pokémon 151 · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 100Rough estimate |
| 9 | Krabby 54/100EX Crystal Guardians · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 88Rough estimate |
| 10 | Krabby 21/83Generations · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 71Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Krabby countdown
#10 · Krabby
Generations · 21/83 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 71 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1.20 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Generations printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 71 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#9 · Krabby
EX Crystal Guardians · 54/100 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 88 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$28.21 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This EX Crystal Guardians printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 88 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#5 (joint) · Krabby
Pokémon 151 · 98/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 100 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.32 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
The reverse holo is a separate finish of this numbered 151 card, rather than an illustration rare. A shared artwork image does not show every foil difference, so match the finish as well as the collector number.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1.5 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 153 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#5 (joint) · Krabby
Phantom Forces · 13/119 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 100 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.59 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Phantom Forces printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 104 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#5 (joint) · Krabby
Great Encounters · 75/106 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 100 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$5.74 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Great Encounters printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 102 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#5 (joint) · Krabby
EX FireRed & LeafGreen · 66/112 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 100 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$11.87 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
The reverse-holo finish gives this EX FireRed & LeafGreen printing its own place in a set checklist. Compare the number carefully where the expansion includes another artwork of the same Pokémon.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 103 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#2 (joint) · Krabby (043)
Sword & Shield Base Set · 43/202 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.35 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Sword & Shield Base Set printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 165 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#2 (joint) · Krabby (042)
Sword & Shield Base Set · 42/202 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.34 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Sword & Shield Base Set printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 165 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#2 (joint) · Krabby
Expedition · 115/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$76.95 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#1 · Krabby
Unbroken Bonds · 46/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.36 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Krabby scuttles across green ground with both orange claws raised. Its reverse-holo finish provides another checklist target beyond the ordinary 46/214 card. The estimate concerns that specific finish within Unbroken Bonds.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 179 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
How we compare Krabby pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Krabby within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Krabby pull-rate questions
Which Krabby card is hardest to pull?
Krabby 46/214 (Unbroken Bonds, Reverse Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 180 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Krabby ever released.
Will opening 180 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 180 independent packs gives an estimated 63.5% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Krabby to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Krabby guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Krabby?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Krabby promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Krabby rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.