Kingler
#99 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon
Kingler
#99 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
55
220
314
Attack
130
238
394
Defense
115
211
361
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
75
139
273
Total
475
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Kingler
Pincer Pokémon

Height
Weight
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.

Pokémon White 2
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Krabby #98 | Level 28 | ![]() Kingler #99 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Virbank City | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 15% | - |
Virbank City | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 4% | - |
Virbank City | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 1% | - |
Virbank Complex Virbank Complex (outer) | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 15% | - |
Virbank Complex Virbank Complex (outer) | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 4% | - |
Virbank Complex Virbank Complex (outer) | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 1% | - |
Route 18 Unova Route 18 (Hidden Grotto) | Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto | 55-59 | 38% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Virbank City | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 15% | - |
Virbank City | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 4% | - |
Virbank City | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 1% | - |
Virbank Complex Virbank Complex (outer) | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 15% | - |
Virbank Complex Virbank Complex (outer) | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 4% | - |
Virbank Complex Virbank Complex (outer) | Fishing in dark spots | 50-70 | 1% | - |
Route 18 Unova Route 18 (Hidden Grotto) | Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto | 55-59 | 38% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Vise Grip | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Bubble | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats. |
| Start | Mud Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| Start | Wide Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises. |
| 5 | Vise Grip | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage. |
| 9 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| 11 | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| 15 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats. |
| 19 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed. |
| 21 | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| 25 | Stomp | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 32 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 37 | Guillotine | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits. |
| 44 | Slam | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage. |
| 51 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| 56 | Crabhammer | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 63 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM55 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM60 | Quash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| HM06 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense. |
Traits
Hyper Cutter
Ability Slot 1
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)
Removes added effects to increase move damage.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.





































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