Crabrawler appears to be based on a coconut crab.
Crabrawler may be a combination of crab and brawler.
Makenkani may be a combination of 負けん気 makenki (hates to lose), 喧嘩 kenka (fight), and 蟹 kani (crab).
No: 739
English Name: Crabrawler
Japanese Name: Makenkani
Generation: 7
Type: Fighting
Species: Boxing Pokémon
Abilities: Hyper Cutter, Iron Fist, Anger Point (hidden ability)
Evolution: Crabrawler > Crabominable
Crabrawler is a crustacean Pokémon resembling a crab. Most of its shell is purple with blue and yellow accents. It has two long, yellow antennae over its eyes. One blue eyelid is usually half-closed, giving it the appearance of a black eye. The purple shell covering its body appears to be made of three parts: two plain plates covering the shoulders and part of the chest and one plate covered in blue stripes across its underside. A large portion of its yellow body is visible down the center of its chest and a tiny spot is visible in the center of its back. Crabrawler has three pairs of legs. The two rear pairs are smaller with yellow joints and blue tips. The foremost pair of legs has large blue pincers resembling boxing gloves.
A competitive Pokémon that hates to lose, Crabrawler strives to achieve not only a high social standing, but a physically higher position as well. It can be found clinging to buildings or even tall people, and will punch anyone who attempts to remove it from its perch. This Pokémon’s large claws also serve as protection for its face and belly while it closes in on opponents. While it is capable of splitting tree trunks, it usually punches trees to knock down ripe berries. Many Crabrawler will gather around a tree to compete for the ripe berries. Occasionally, it will lose its pincers in a fight, although they grow back quickly.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon SUN: While guarding its weak points with its pincers, it looks for an opening and unleashes punches. When it loses, it foams at the mouth and faints.
Pokemon MOON: It punches so much, its pincers often come off from overuse, but they grow back quickly. What little meat they contain is rich and delicious.
