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National Dex / Kingler

Kingler

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#0099 in the National Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon

Kingler sprite

Normal

Shiny Kingler sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Pincer Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

60 kg (132.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0099

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Kingler, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#0098

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#0099

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

Kingler sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Kingler in Pokémon GO
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon GO
Gigantamax Kingler in Pokémon GO
Shiny Gigantamax Kingler in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Kingler in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Kingler in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Kingler Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Kingler Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Kingler in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Kingler in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Kingler in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Kingler in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Kingler in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Kingler in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Kingler in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Kingler in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Kingler in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Kingler in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Kingler in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Kingler in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Kingler in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Kingler in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Kingler in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Kingler in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Kingler in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Kingler in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Kingler learns there.
Kingler in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Moves Kingler learns by leveling up in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
StartLeer

Normal-10030
StartWater Gun

Water4010025
StartHarden

Normal--30
StartMetal Claw

Steel509535
StartHammer Arm

Fighting1009010
StartWide Guard

Rock--10
12Mud Shot

Ground559515
16Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
20Bubble Beam

Water6510020
24Stomp

Normal6510020
31Flail

Normal-10015
36Razor Shell

Water759510
42Slam

Normal807520
48Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.

Normal--20
54Crabhammer

Water1009010
60Guillotine

Normal-305
Moves Kingler can learn from Technical Machines in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM03Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM49Scald

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

Water8010015
TM54False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
TM55Brine

If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM93Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530
TM95Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
Egg moves Kingler can learn in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
Agility

Psychic--30
Ally Switch

Psychic--15
Amnesia

Psychic--20
Ancient Power

Rock601005
Haze

Ice--30
Knock Off

Dark6510020
Night Slash

Dark7010015
Slash

Normal7010020
Tickle

Normal-10020

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