Kingler

#0099 in the National Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

220

314

Attack

130

238

394

Defense

115

211

361

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

218

Speed

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.

Krabby

Voltorb

Normal

Shiny

Kingler

Pincer Pokémon

#0099

Water

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

60 kg (132.3 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Sheer ForceHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Kingler takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

2×

Grass

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Krabby #0098	Level 28	Kingler #0099

Family

Other forms of Kingler in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.

Gigantamax Kingler

Gigantamax

Water

Atk

130

Def

115

SpA

SpD

Spe

Hyper Cutter • Shell Armor • Sheer Force (Hidden)

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Vise Grip	Normal	Physical	55	100	30	Grips with power ful pincers.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may reduce SPEED.
Start	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Start	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
Start	Wide Guard	Rock	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.
Start	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
Start	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
Start	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90	10	The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.
23	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
25	Guillotine	Normal	Physical	-	30	5	A one-hit KO, pincer attack.
34	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
36	Razor Shell	Water	Physical	75	95	10	The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
38	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
42	Crabhammer	Water	Physical	100	90	10	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
44	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75	20	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
49	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the user's DEFENSE.
51	Brine	Water	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
65	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Round	Normal	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.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Quash	Dark	Status	-	100	15	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.
High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.