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Kingler

#99 in the Black and White Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

60

Base Experience

166
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Hitmonchan

Lickitung

Kingler normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kingler sprite

Shiny

Kingler

Pincer Pokémon

#99
Water

Height

1.3 m

Weight

60 kg

Base XP

166

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force

HP

55

Attack

130

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

75

Total

475

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

StartWide GuardRockStatus--10

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

5Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

9LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

11HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

15Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

19Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.

32ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

37GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

44SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

51BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

56CrabhammerWaterPhysical909010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

63FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

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.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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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B/W / Pokédex

Kingler

Kingler

#99 in the Black and White Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

60

Base Experience

166
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Driftveil City

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Hitmonchan

Lickitung

Kingler normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kingler sprite

Shiny

Kingler

Pincer Pokémon

#99
Water

Height

1.3 m

Weight

60 kg

Base XP

166

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force

HP

55

Attack

130

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

75

Total

475

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

StartWide GuardRockStatus--10

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

5Vise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

9LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

11HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

15Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

19Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.

32ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

37GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

44SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

51BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

56CrabhammerWaterPhysical909010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

63FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

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.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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.

Dittobase

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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.