Kingler
#99 in the Kanto Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon
Kingler in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Kanto Pokédex
Kingler in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
Game availability
Available within the FireRed/LeafGreen pair. Depending on the species, acquisition can require the other version, the postgame, evolution, breeding, or an event ticket. Original GBA event tickets required historical distributions; Switch ticket access differs.
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 206 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,375 steps) |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Krabby #98 | Level 28 |  Kingler #99 |
Evolution
Evolve Krabby in either version. In LeafGreen, Kingler can also be fished up with the Super Rod on Routes 19 to 21, at Pallet Town, and in many Sevii Islands waters.
Routes 19, 20, 21, Bond Bridge, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Vise Grip |  |  | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Leer | |  | - | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Harden | | | - | - | 30 |
| Start | Bubble | |  | 20 | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Metal Claw |  | | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 5 | Leer | | | - | 100 | 30 |
| 12 | Vise Grip | | | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| 16 | Harden | | | - | - | 30 |
| 23 | Mud Shot |  | | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| 27 | Stomp | | | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 38 | Guillotine | | | - | 30 | 5 |
| 42 | Protect | | | - | - | 10 |
| 57 | Crabhammer | | | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| 65 | Flail | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | | 50 | 80 | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief |  | | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | | | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | | 20 | 100 | 15 |
| HM08 | Dive | | | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Double-Edge | | | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| Mimic | | | - | - | 10 |
| Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| Swords Dance | | | - | - | 30 |
Hyper Cutter
Prevents ATTACK reduction.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Blocks critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
