#099
Kingler
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 60 (23.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 166
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.3 m (4'03")
- Weight
- 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Protects against critical hits.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Generation VII
One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
Generation VIII
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.
Generation II
It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.
Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal ance and staggers.
Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
Generation III
KINGLER has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the POKéMON quickly tires.
It waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this POKéMON quickly tires.
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Generation IV
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer’s size makes it difficult to aim properly.
Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
Generation V
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Generation VI
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Wide Guard | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 9 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 23 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 34 | Stomp | nor | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Razor ShellSTAB | wat | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 44 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 48 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 49 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 49 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 51 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 57 | CrabhammerSTAB | wat | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 60 | Guillotine | nor | P | — | 30% | 5 |
| 65 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
51 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| High Horsepower | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Razor ShellSTAB | wat | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
16 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Kingler
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Kingler
Kingler is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move. Kingler stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Kingler Base Stats
Kingler has a base stat total of 475, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 50 (below average). Kingler excels as a physical attacker. Kingler is average speed with a base Speed of 75.
Kingler Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Kingler is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Kingler 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Kingler Abilities
Kingler's abilities include Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, Sheer Force. Hyper Cutter prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Kingler Moves & Learnset
Kingler can learn 86 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Crabhammer (Water, 100 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Kingler can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Superpower (Fighting).
Training Kingler
Kingler has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Kingler yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kingler belongs to the Water3 egg group. Kingler is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Krabby → Kingler).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kingler. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kingler, or use the team builder to see how Kingler fits into your squad.
