Kingler

#99 in the National Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Krabby Voltorb

Pokédex entries

Ruby

KINGLER has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.

Sapphire

KINGLER has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	60
Base Exp.	206

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Water 3
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Krabby #98	Level 28	Kingler #99

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Start	Vise Grip	Physical	55	100	30	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
5	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
12	Vise Grip	Physical	55	100	30	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
16	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.
23	Mud Shot	Physical	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
27	Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
38	Guillotine	Physical	-	30	5	A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting.
49	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
57	Crabhammer	Special	90	85	10	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse		Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail		Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam		Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard		Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb		Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03	Surf		Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM08	Dive		Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.