Kingler
#99 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon
Sword
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
Shield
Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Krabby #98 | Level 28 | ![]() Kingler #99 |

Normal

Shiny
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 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Start | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Start | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Start | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Start | Hammer Arm | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however. |
| Start | Wide Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. |
| 12 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| 16 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 20 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| 24 | Stomp | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 31 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
| 36 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 42 | Slam | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage. |
| 48 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 54 | Crabhammer | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 60 | Guillotine | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM45 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM83 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM94 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM97 | Brutal Swing | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
| TR00 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR03 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| TR17 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR39 | Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats. |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| TR60 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| TR84 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR94 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| TR98 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Hyper Cutter
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Ability Slot 2
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
Sheer Force
Hidden Ability
Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.





















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