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Pincher Crab

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Artwork of a death crab from Final Fantasy Adventure

The Pincher Crab, also known as Death Crab, Pincer Crab, or Steamed Crab, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. Most often depicted as a red crab, it hurls it claws at its opponent to attack. It is one of the more common enemies encountered in the franchise.

General Information[edit]

Physical Description[edit]

Pincher Crabs are large, red crustaceans that walk sideways just like their real-life counterparts. They can be recognized by their large droopy eyes and their tough outer shell. When confronted, they fling their detachable claws and can cast some magic to boost themselves up. Some games even makes the creature emulate some of the Fullmetal Hugger's attack.

Attributes[edit]

Pincher Crabs are commonly encountered near or at large bodies of water, such as lakes, beaches, oceans, etc. Some may even be found in forests or caves, provided there is enough moisture for them to thrive.

The crustacean is generally strong against Undine spells and weak against Jinn or Salamander, although they are some exceptions.

Variants[edit]

Pincher Crabs have a few notable stronger members of the crab family.

  • The Clincher Crab, also known as the Metal Crab, is a grayish variant of the Pincher Crab.
  • The Dark Pincher Crab is a rare evolution of the Pincher Crab only appearing in Sword of Mana. They replace the regular species once the player has defeated 1,000 of them.


Appearances[edit]

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana[edit]

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“Special Attack: Pincer Boomerang!”
Translated Quote
Main article: Death Crab (Adventures of Mana)

The Death Crab is only seen around Westlake and in the Subterranean River. Its relatively high attack can quickly hinder the hero should it throws its pincers at him. Fortunately, its slow speed makes it relatively easy to take it down with a Thunder spell or item, and yields medium experience and gold upon defeat. Its main purpose is to drop the rare Bacchus's Wine, one of the only two enemies to do so.

In Adventures of Mana, Death Crabs move quite faster than before but are less aggressive.

Secret of Mana[edit]

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“Steamed Crab -- Flings claws and uses Thunder Saber magic.”
Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 160)
Main article: Steamed Crab (Secret of Mana)

Steamed Crabs are located around the Forest of Seasons and Matango. They use their boomerang claw in a radius to hurt and put party members to sleep and can even cast Thunder Saber on themselves. They have high evasion, making them hard to deal with.

Legend of Mana[edit]

Pincher Crab portrait LOM sprite.png
“Aquatic -- STR: Undine ; WK: Jinn -- A grumpy crab. Shoots out its huge pinchers to attack enemies.”
In-Game Encyclopedia
Main article: Pincher Crab (Legend of Mana)

Pincher Crabs are aquatic enemies roaming in the lands of Mekiv Caverns and Madora Beach. It attacks with its Pincer Attack, but also by aiming lazer beams at their target or by frothing bubbles. Some of those move can be sleep-inducing. Its spoils contain various sea-related items, such as shells, coral, etc. Enemy Pincher Crabs are blue while pet ones are red.

Players can obtain a pet Pincher Crab by hunting aquatic monster eggs at Madora Beach or aboard the SS Buccaneer. Its Synchro ability can alloy allies to put enemies to sleep with physical attacks.

The Summer Lovin' quest involves stepping on at least 20 Pincher Crabs on Madora Beach to summon Fullmetal Haggar.

Sword of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Pincher Crab (Sword of Mana)

Pincher Crabs are aquan-type monsters with hearing as their only sense. They appear around Wendel. They attack by flinging their claw at opponents, but can easily be defeated with Salamander spells.

Children of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Pincher Crab (Childen of Mana)

Pincher Crabs are seen lurking near Star Lake.

Heroes of Mana[edit]

Pincer Crab HOM sprite.png
“A crustacean with giant scissor-like claws sharp enough to cut almost anything it half.”
In-game description
Main article: Pincer Crab (Heroes of Mana)

Pincer Crabs are ground units in Heroes of Mana. They boast high HP and attack, making them quite resistant.

Circle of Mana[edit]

The Pincher Crab makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the Mana series. It appears in 1 set of cards.

Rank Attribute Name Classes Quote
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カニ
UR 0314 マドラ海岸のカニ.jpg
浜辺の風物詩
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[光]砂浜のメモリー
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[闇]カニばっしんぐ
「かにばっしんぐ? ――サボテン君」
"Crab smashing? --Li'l Cactus."


Rise of Mana[edit]

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Main article: Death Crab (Rise of Mana)

Death Crabs are water-type Magic Pets and enemies in Rise of Mana. They can be found in the wild at Salvira Cave.

Echoes of Mana[edit]

Pincher Crab icon EOM artwork.png
Main article: Pincher Crab (Echoes of Mana)

Pincher Crabs are found in some side stories. They are weak against the wind element.

Visions of Mana[edit]


Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Pincher Crab.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese デスクラブ
Desukurabu
Death Crab
Spanish ???
French Crabo (SNES)
Crabe pinceur (remake)
Corruption of crabe (crab)
Pincher crab
German Donnerkrabbe (SNES)
Todeskrabbe (remake)
Thunder crab
Death crab
Italian Pinzetto
Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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