Mr. Krabs (NASB 2)

This page is about Mr Krabs’ appearance in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. For the character in other contexts, see Mr. Krabs.

Penny-pinching owner of the Krusty Krab, and lover of good ol' money.

Mr. Krabs is a playable character in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, originating from SpongeBob SquarePants. He was revealed to be the first of the Season Pass DLC characters on October 31st, 2023, and released on February 15th, 2024.

Moveset[]

Playstyle[]

Mr. Krabs is a heavyweight with considerable power and range, but he's initially very lacking in speed. However, collecting money increases his speed and enhances his specials; making him much more dangerous when his meter is filled. Getting to that point can be difficult though, as his opponents can take his money before he does and exploit his weak recovery to deplete the money he's already collected.

Gimmick[]

Whenever Mr. Krabs damages an opponent or gets damaged himself, money drops out. He can collect money to fill a meter above his percentage, which increases his movement speed and enhances his special moves as you fill it. The meter is divided into three sections (first green, then blue, then red); each granting more speed and special move enhancements then the last. You only lose your collected money after getting KO'd or using down special with full meter. Opponents can also collect money, though it gives them no benefit unless they are also Mr. Krabs. The types of money that can drop out are bronze coins, silver coins, gold coins and dollar bills, in order of least to most valuable. The coins all stay on the ground, whereas the dollar bills slowly float downwards in the air.

Light Attacks[]

My Days in the Navy (Neutral Grounded): A two punch combo followed by a rapid jab. DAMAGE: 2 (Hit 1), 3 (Hit 2), 1 (Rapid), 4 (Finisher)
The Old Krab and the Sea (Side Grounded): Mr. Krabs scouts out in front of him in an exaggerated pose. Hits on both sides. DAMAGE: 12
Cents-sational (Up Grounded): Mr. Krabs pinches his claws upwards. Great vertical range. DAMAGE: 6 (Sweet), 5 (Sour)
Penny Pinching (Down Grounded): Mr. Krabs pinches downward. Can be used to grab coins on the ground. DAMAGE: 6 (Sweet), 4 (Sour)
Boo Boo Bop (Neutral Aerial): Mr. Krabs stretches his eyes out while spinning. DAMAGE: 9 (Sweet), 4 (Sour)
Aargh! (Forward Aerial): A forwards swing with a swordfish head. DAMAGE: 9 (Sweet Level 1), 10 (Sweet Level 2), 11 (Sweet Level 3) 4 (Sour)
Big Meaty Claws (Back Aerial): Mr. Krabs pinches both claws behind him. DAMAGE: 11 (Sweet), 8 (Sour)
Boo Boo Beep (Up Aerial): Mr. Krabs does an overhead robot dance. DAMAGE: 6 (Sweet), 3 (Sour)
My Millionth Dollar (Down Aerial): Mr. Krabs rubs his millionth dollar on his rear. Hits multiple times. DAMAGE: 1 (Hits 1-7), 4 (Hit 8)

Strong Attacks[]

Open Kitchen (Side Grounded): Mr. Krabs swings a gigantic hammer forward slowly. DAMAGE: 18 (Sweet), 13 (Sour)
Summer-Sault Crustacean (Up Grounded): Mr. Krabs jumps up and does a somersault. Hits multiple times. DAMAGE: 2 (Hit 1), 1 (Hits 2-13) 5 (Hit 14)
Krusty Splash (Down Grounded): A body slam. DAMAGE: 10
Super Krusty Krab Punch (Side Aerial): A dashing punch. Can be used for horizontal recovery. The Level 3 version has Krabs fall downward, but travel farther. DAMAGE: 14 (Sweet), 11 (Sour)
A Sailor's Mouth (Up Aerial): Mr. Krabs holds his foot in pain while yelling profanities. DAMAGE: 2 (Hit 1), 13 (Hit 2)
Money Vacuum (Down Aerial): Mr. Krabs uses a vacuum to shoot money downwards; propelling himself upwards slightly. Gains more range and power the higher his Money Level is. Can be used to suck up money while charging. DAMAGE: 10

Special Attacks[]

The Money Bag (Neutral): Mr. Krabs strikes with a bag of money. At Money Level 1, a single burst of bronze coins occurs in front of the swing. At level 2, an additional silver coin burst follows it. And at level 3, a final gold coin burst is added. Has considerable endlag, but is great for keeping opponents at bay. DAMAGE: 7 (Bag), 4 (Coin Bursts 1-3)
- Slime Version: Uses the level 2 version when at level 1, and the level 3 version when at level 2. The Level 3 enhancement does nothing.
Tallyho!/Back to Oblivion!/Playtime's Over! (Side): Mr. Krabs strikes with a swordfish's head. Tallyho (Level 1) stabs forward once, Back to Oblivion (Level 2) chains into two upward strikes to start combos, and Playtime's Over (Level 3) ends with a spinning multihit strike with large knockback, but large endlag. DAMAGE: 6 (LV1), 6 (LV2, Hits 1-3), 1 (LV3 Hits 4-17) 5 (LV3 Hit 18)
- Slime Version: The Level increases with each slime usage. The Level 3 enhancement does nothing.
Fishing Trip (Up): Mr. Krabs casts a fishing line forward; grabbing and throwing any opponent caught in the hook. In the air, this becomes a tether recovery, which can also deal slight knockback to any aerial opponents. At Level 3, he also summons ~~a floating shopping list~~ the ghost of Smitty Werbenjaegermanjensen at the point of impact (ground only) to burn any opponents near it and make them drop even more money. Knockback also increases for each level, with Level 3 having a ton of knockback and increased range. DAMAGE: 9 (LV1 and LV2), 10 (LV3), 2 (LV3 Smitty per hit)
- Slime Version: The rod swings in a 360 degree arc with an improved, non-grabbing hitbox in the air. DAMAGE: 8
Gold Rush (Down): Mr. Krabs digs for a gold bar when on the ground, which can be picked up to fill an entire section's worth of the meter. However, it has a long cooldown period even when the move is interrupted before the bar can be dug out. In the air, he instead slams the shovel downward as a spike attack. When the meter is completely filled, the aerial version instead uses his first dime, which is his most powerful attack. The meter is also completely expended after using this move. DAMAGE: None (Dig), 8 (LV1 Shovel), 9 (LV2 Shovel), 12 (LV3 Shovel) 15 (Dime)
- Slime Version: Digs up the gold bar faster, and increases the level for the shovel. You cannot slime enhance the dime.

Throws[]

Grab: Mr. Krabs picks the opponent up.
Pummel: Mr. Krabs pinches the opponent. DAMAGE: 1
Forward Throw: Mr. Krabs runs forward and chucks the opponent after reaching the ledge or a fixed distance. DAMAGE: 8
Back Throw: Mr. Krabs ropes up the opponent's legs and fires them backwards with a plunger. Very high knockback. DAMAGE: 12
Up Throw: Mr. Krabs kicks the opponent into the air. One of his better combo throws. DAMAGE: 9
Down Throw: An elbow drop. Launches backward. DAMAGE: 8

Other[]

Dash Attack (Land Ahoy!): A shoulder bash. The initial hitbox is more powerful. DAMAGE: 7 (Sweet), 5 (Sour)
Get Up Attack: Swiped his claw by left to right. DAMAGE: 8
Ledge Attack: Swings his shovel along the ground. DAMAGE: 9
Super Attack: Mr. Krabs tangles his opponent(s) in a fishing line and hangs them over the sea on a boat, luring a giant clam to swim over and chomp the opponent. DAMAGE: 40

Alternate Costumes[]

Purple	Mr. Krabs's default costume.
Black	Based on his wedding outfit from the season 9 episode "Married to Money".
Blue	Based on his coach outfit from the season 2 episode "The Fry Cook Games".
Blue	Based on his Captain Tightwad persona from the season 10 episode "Mermaid Pants."
Aura	Mr. Krabs under the control of Vlad Plasmius. Unlocked by fighting his ghost clone in the Campaign mode.
Clone	Mr. Krabs' ghost clone. Unlocked in the Campaign mode.

Animations[]

Intro Animation: Mr. Krabs dances into the stage with a hat and a cane.
Idle: Mr. Krabs stands with his two claws at his sides.
Idle Animation 1: Mr. Krabs assumes a fighting stance.
Idle Animation 2: Mr. Krabs sniffs for money.
Taunt 1: Mr. Krabs does the robot.
Taunt 2: Mr. Krabs rings a cowbell.
Taunt 3: Mr. Krabs plays on the world’s smallest violin.
Win 1: Mr. Krabs joyfully spins around as money rains down upon him.
Win 2: Mr. Krabs plays the Keytar as the background changes to a unique shape pattern.
Team Win: Mr. Krabs cheers.
Lose: Mr. Krabs cries with tears coming out of his eyes.
Jukebox: Same as Win 2.

Battle Quotes[]

(Upon entrance)
- "Nobody gets their hands on me Krabby Patty formuler!"
- "Ta-daaaa!"
- "A crab can't be destroyed, but not defeated."
(Upon Light Attacks)
Neutral: "Agh!"
Side: "Lookie here!"
Up: ""
Down: "Gotcha."

(Upon Strong Attacks)
Neutral Strong: "Nyah!"

(Upon Up Taunt)
- "A crab can't be destroyed, but not defeated." (Same as Entrance quote)
- "Bet you couldn't handle ten days of non-stop service."
(Upon Down Taunt) "(sobbing and sniffling)"
(After win)
- "(laughter) OH MONEY, MY SWEET MONEY!"
- Hello, I like Money."

Campaign Quotes & Interactions[]

Under Mind Control[]

"Look at these mighty claws. I'm undefeated at the Secret Anchor Arm Wrestling club." (battling the player)
"Yer about to learn how I got the nickname, "Armor abs Krabs" in me old navy days. (battling the player)
"What the devil fish is going on here, SpongeBob?!" (battling SpongeBob)
"Breathe on your own time. I'm payin' ya to go into battle!" (battling Patrick)
"When all this is over, it'll be back to the Chum Bucket with ya, Plankton." (battling Mecha-Plankton)
"Oh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest violin. This really is the world's smallest violin. See?" (battling Squidward)
"Neptune's trident! It was bad enough that I forgot myself, but I forgot about me money as well!" (When being unlocked)

With Gary[]

"Gary? What in King Neptune's trident sharpener are you doing here?" (first encounter)
"Being here must be gettin' to me. I'm tryin' to talk to a snail." (first encounter)
"Don't know what ya makin' a racket for, Gary, but I'll tell ya, I won a lot of booty in that battle." (after beating Vlad Plasmius for the first time)
"Pipe down, Gary. I'm tryin' to figure out the best way to line me pockets with all that's goin' on." (after beating Vlad Plasmius for the second time)
"Sounds like yer nervous about that ghosty guy being here. Hopefully his money is realer than he is." (after beating Vlad Plasmius for the third time)
"My, you can get mighty excitable for a snail!" (after talking to Vlad)
"Not now, Gary. I need to get back to the Krusty Krab. That poor cash register. It must be so lonely!" (after beating Clockwork)

With Mrs. Puff[]

"Why, hello there, madam. Don't you shine like a newly minted doubloon!" (first encounter)
"What can I say? I have a fondness for coins. And you, of course my little lobster bib!" (after being flattered by his compliment)
"I like pickles too, but not nearly as much as you and money. You must come with me, Puffily-Poo. This is no place for a lady!" (offering her to come with him)
"If you say so, my little prickly peach! I'll leave you be." (after she rejects his offer)

With King Jellyfish[]

"I'm warnin' ya! Stay back. I got two claws and I ain't afraid to use 'em." (before fight)
"That'll cost ya!" (after losing)
"Mess with Armor Abs Krabs, ya get the claw!" (after win)

With The Flying Dutchman[]

"All the money in the seven seas? Just how much're we talkin' here?" (before fight)
"You can't have me soul! But if ya could... how much is it worth to ya?" (after losing)
"I changed my mind, I think I'll hold on to my soul after all. And me money." (after win)

With Shredder[]

"Threaten me, will ya, ya overgrown pile of tin cans!" (before fight)
"I need to run a tighter ship around here!" (after losing)
"Let that be a lesson to ya, sonny. I can call ya sonny, can't I?" (after winning)

With Sartana de los Muertos[]

"We don't do live music at the Krusty Krab!" (before fight)
"I guess I'll have to close early today." (after losing)
"With music like that, you should be payin' me to listen!" (after win)

With Vlad Plasmius[]

"Make one move toward me cash register and it'll be all over for ya, mister." (first encounter)
"Beat me, will ya, ghosty? I... I... I reckon ya just did." (after losing)
"Well aren't you full of yourself? Bowin' and grovelin'? Hard pass." (Rematch against the first fight with Vlad)
"I've kept the Krabby Patty formula from Plankton all this time, y'think you could get the better of me?" (first encounter, after win)
"A clone, huh? If he can do that with money, maybe we can make a deal, heh heh..." (finding out Vlad was a clone)
"Flippin' fish fossils!" (watching the universe being destroyed for the first time)
"If yer real, you'd be better off as a customer than a competitor. Ask Plankton." (Confronting Vlad for the second time)
"Oh I'm tenacious all right, like a barnacle on a hull!" (Rematch against the second fight with Vlad)
"That's whatcha get fer threatenin' me livelihood, ghostie. Now send us home... I got me Krabby Patties to sell!" (After defeating Vlad for the second time)
"Aw. And just when I thought I was goin' home too. Er, uh... HEEELLPPP!" (Asking Clockwork to save him after Vlad's machine malfunctions and destroys the universe a second time)
"I'll tell you what I told the last customer that complained to me, "Tough tentacles!"" (Confronting Vlad for the third time)
"You seem a bit outta sorts there. Perhaps a nice Krabby Patty would calm ya down." (Refusing to listen to Vlad)
"Why, yer machine's about as useless as a happy thought in Squidward's brain. Now be a good ghost and give up, will ya?" (Telling Vlad to give up after disabling his machine)
"You must've gone bonkers, ghost. And I'm still feelin' scrappy, so no way you can win!" (Rematch against the third fight with Vlad)
"That's what ya get for tryin' to shut old Eugene Krabs down. Instead, you're the one who's outta business." (After defeating Vlad for the third time)
"What in Neptune's Beard Brush is going on?!" (Watching the universe be destroyed a third time)
"Whatever you're doin' here, don't try anything funny. I've got both me eyestalks on you!" (Asking Vlad why he is in the Timeless Stardial)
"Trapped? Nobody traps Eugene Krabs. Well okay... not ALWAYS nobody..." (Wondering why Clockwork would leave him and Vlad trapped in the Timeless Stardial)
"The only thing that's impossible is Plankton getting his tiny hands on the Krabby Patty formula." (Talking to Vlad after defeating Clockwork)
"(laughter) (laughter) Oh... you're serious? (laughter)." (Doubting Vlad's intentions)
"Well, I was supposed to stop you to save the universe. Errr... wasn't I?" (After Vlad insisted he was going to fix his machine)
"Oh come now, ghosty. Yer gonna make me start laughin' again!" (After hearing Vlad's side of the story)
"If that helps ya sleep at night, ghosty. What'd help me sleep is knowin' that you were sorry and you won't do it again." (Expecting Vlad to atone for his actions)
"Fine, bring it on, ghosty. But, you know... maybe next time, during one of the slow shifts at the Krusty Krab? Thanks in advance!" (Telling Vlad he'll keep beating him in future encounters)
"Heh heh... beat ya. I never get tired of that. Nosiree!" (after defeating Vlad in a post-game rematch)

With Clockwork[]

"Destroy the universe? And all the money in it?! Noooooo!!!" (after Clockwork tells him that Vlad's machine would destroy the universe)
"So you knew about the clone? What other things are ya hidin'?" (after learning that Clockwork knew Vlad was a ghost clone)
"Okay, but you consider that a strike. One more and you lose out on Employee of the Month" (Clockwork apologising for his deception)
"Wait a minute! You weren't glowin' like that before. Didja get stuck in a tanning bed?" (After finding Clockwork, but realising there is something wrong with him)
"I'm afraid I'll have to take a raincheck there, ghosty. To be redeemed... never." (Refusing to accept his offer to return to the Timeless stardial)
"I'm beginning to think the Flying Dutchman ain't such a bad guy after all." (After Evil Clockwork disappears)
"Dare? Well, I double-dare him to try 'n beat me next time we meet!" (Being challenged by Evil Clockwork)
"(laughter) I like mixin' it up every so often, yeah. But I also know when to stop. So let's get back to the Stardial so this can all... what was the word?... Stop!" (Begging Clockwork to return to the Timeless Stardial to undo the effects of Vlad's machine)
"You're a few pickle slices short of a Krabby Patty, ain'tcha?" (Before starting the final battle with Clockwork)
"Time to flip the sign on the front door to "CLOSED"." (After being defeated by Clockwork)
"That's it. I'm done. All this goin' around in circles is gonna make me lose my lunch!" (Rematch with Clockwork)
"Cheater cheater bottom feeder! That wasn't fair!" (Clockwork replenishes his health bar)
"I'm gonna teach you a lesson my boy!" (Being granted the power to defeat Clockwork)
"I rescued you. You're welcome. You'll be receiving my bill in the mail." (Freeing Clockwork from mind control"
"Just for that, I"m adding a "Dishonesty Surcharge" to the rescue bill I'm sendin' ya." (Clockwork explaining how he was affected by Vlad's machine)
"This is one Krab who knows how to punch the time clock! Hahahaha!" (after defeating Clockwork in a post-game rematch)

Miscellaneous[]

"Squidward, why aren't you on the cash register!?" (encountering Squidward)
"Don't think this'll get ya any closer to me Krabby Patty formula, Plankton." (encountering Mecha-Plankton)
"Hmmm... I better keep this away from the fry station. Don't want it "dampening" the Krabby Patties." (After being given an energy dampener by Nora Wakeman)
"Well, I didn't wanna be here, but I also didn't want to be blown up. So... I guess that's a net positive?" (Finding himself in the Timeless Stardial after defeating Vlad for the third time)

References[]

Mr. Krabs' super move references the Season 3 episode "Clams", in which he, SpongeBob and Squidward go on a fishing trip to celebrate obtaining his millionth dollar, which was subsequently eaten by a clam. He later uses SpongeBob and Squidward to try and lure the clam back to retrieve the dollar.
- His light down air also references this episode, in which he rubs his millionth dollar across his rear in celebration after obtaining it.
- His light forward attack is another reference to the episode, in which Mr. Krabs scouts for the clam that ate his dollar on top of the S.S. Cheapskate. Holding the button after using this move has him slowly fade into an old, decrepit version of himself, just like in the episode.
Mr. Krabs' lose animation features him crying as tears comes out of his eyes, referencing Season 8's "Mr. Krabs' Takes a Vacation."
The release date for Mr. Krabs (being on the 15th) as well as his second taunt is a reference to the Season 4 episode "Fear of a Krabby Patty" in which he shouts "Day 15! Give it up for day 15!" while ringing a bell, looking worn out.
Mr. Krab's first taunt and some of his light air attacks both come from the Season 3 episode "Krab Borg."
Mr. Krabs' third taunt comes from the episode Season 3 episode "Squilliam Returns", where he plays his iconic World's Smallest Violin.
- His "Oh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest violin." and "This really is the world's smallest violin. See?" quotes when you fight him as Squidward also references this episode, in which the former quote is before he plays it, and the latter quote is after he played it.
Mr Krabs' forward throw references the Season 1 episode "Aargh."
Mr. Krabs' down strong references the "MR. KRABS DOWN SMASH" meme, it also references the Season 1 episode "Culture Shock", where he leaps upon a table as Spongebob reaches out for a penny left as a tip by a customer.
Mr. Krabs' Up Charge Aerial references the Season 2 episode "Sailor Mouth", where he swears after stubbing his toe with a pebble.
Mr. Krabs' down throw references the Season 9 episode "Plankton's Pet", where he beats up Plankton in an infant disguise. This brutal scene has also become a meme.
Mr. Krabs' Back throw references the Season 1 episode "Sleepy Time", where he launches Spongebob out of his dream with a plunger gun.
Mr. Krabs uses his first dime for his down special from the Season 3 episode "Can You Spare a Dime?"
Mr. Krabs' forward strong references the Season 11 episode "ChefBob."
Mr. Krabs uses a shovel and a swordfish skeleton head both from the Season 3 episode "One Krabs Trash."
Mr. Krabs uses a vacuum from a few episodes, most notably in the Season 9 episode "Safe Deposit Krabs."
Mr. Krabs' burst animation is a reference to an expression in the Season 3 episode "Pranks a Lot."
Mr. Krabs' dash attack references when he is about to run to the surface that Patrick and SpongeBob went to from the Season 2 episode "Pressure."

Gallery[]

Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 Mr.Krabs Gameplay and Release Date

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 - Official Mr. Krabs Spotlight

Trivia[]

Mr. Krabs' is the only character with a super move that moves him forward upon activation rather than just staying in place.
This marks the first character who is both playable and has a non-playable appearance.
- On that note, if Mr. Krabs is selected as a playable character, he is absent from the background of Bun Wrestling Ring.
This marks Mr. Krabs' very first playable appearance in a Nickelodeon crossover game.
Mr. Krabs' internal codename is "sushi", referencing him running an undersea fast food restaurant (literal "sea food").
Mr. Krabs and Patrick are the 2 characters whose Campaign portraits are mirrored when they're not being played as.
Mr. Krabs, Gerald, and Plankton are the only NASB2 characters to not have it's reveal trailers be posted on GameMill's YouTube channel