Kingler
#99 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon
Brilliant Diamond
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Shining Pearl
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Krabby #98 | Level 28 | ![]() Kingler #99 |

Normal
Kingler
Pincer Pokémon

HP
55
Attack
130
Defense
115
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
75
Total
475
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from


Resistances
Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | |
| Start | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| Start | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| Start | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | |
| Start | Hammer Arm | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | |
| Start | Wide Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | |
| 16 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 20 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 24 | Stomp | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 31 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| 36 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | |
| 42 | Slam | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | |
| 48 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 54 | Crabhammer | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | |
| 60 | Guillotine | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | |
| - | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | |
| - | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| - | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM49 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Hyper Cutter
Ability Slot 1
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Ability Slot 2
Protects against critical hits.
Sheer Force
Hidden Ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.





















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