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#099

Kingler

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force(Hidden)
Height: 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight: 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 166
Base Stats
HP55
Atk130
Def115
SpA50
SpD50
Spe75
BST475
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
220314
Atk
238394
Def
211361
SpA
94218
SpD
94218
Spe
139273

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
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)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass
Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Abilities
Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Sheer ForceHidden Ability

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries19 entries

Generation VII

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.

Generation VIII

Sword

Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.

Shield

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

Red, Blue

The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.

Yellow

One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.

Generation II

Gold

It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.

Silver

Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal­ ance and staggers.

Crystal

Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

It waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this POKéMON quickly tires.

FireRed

Its large and hard pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.

LeafGreen

The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.

HeartGold

It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer’s size makes it difficult to aim properly.

SoulSilver

Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.

Generation VI

X

Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.

Y

Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Moves (Gen 8)86 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
1AgilitypsyN30
1AmnesiapsyN20
1Hammer ArmfigP10090%10
1Wide GuardrocN10
9LeernorN100%30
20Bubble BeamSTABwatS65100%20
21Metal ClawsteP5095%35
23Mud ShotgroS5595%15
34StompnorP65100%20
36Razor ShellSTABwatP7595%10
44SlamnorP8075%20
48Swords DancenorN20
49HardennorN30
49ProtectnorN10
51BrineSTABwatS65100%10
57CrabhammerSTABwatP10090%10
60GuillotinenorP30%5
65FlailnorP100%15

TM / HM

51 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
Ally SwitchpsyN15
AmnesiapsyN20
AttractnorN100%15
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
BrineSTABwatS65100%10
Brutal SwingdarP60100%20
Bubble BeamSTABwatS65100%20
CutnorP5095%30
DiggroP80100%10
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
False SwipenorP40100%40
FlingdarP100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
HailiceN10
High HorsepowergroP9595%10
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Mud ShotgroS5595%15
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
Razor ShellSTABwatP7595%10
RestpsyN5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombrocP6095%15
RoundnorS60100%15
ScaldSTABwatS80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
StrengthnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwaggernorN85%15
Swords DancenorN20
ThiefdarP60100%25
Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15
X ScissorbugP80100%15

Move Tutor

16 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ally SwitchpsyN15
Body SlamnorP85100%15
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
EndurenorN10
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SwaggernorN85%15
Swords DancenorN20
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#099
Kanto#099
Johto#165
Johto (HGSS)#167
Let's Go Kanto#099
Galar#099
Isle of Armor#039
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watHydro Pump110 powS
watCrabhammer100 powP
watSurf90 powS
watLiquidation85 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
figSuperpower120 powP
iceBlizzard110 powS
Other Water-type Pokemon

Tools for Kingler

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.