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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.

Pokédexes

Galar #99Isle of Armor #39

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

60

Base Experience

166
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Krabby

Kingler Gigantamax

Kingler normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kingler sprite

Shiny

Kingler

Pincer Pokémon

#99
Water

Height

1.3 m

Weight

60 kg

Base XP

166

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force

HP

55

Attack

130

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

75

Total

475

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartMetal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

StartHammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

StartWide GuardRockStatus--10

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

12Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

16ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

24StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

31FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

36Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

42SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

48Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

54CrabhammerWaterPhysical1009010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

60GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

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

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM83Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TM98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

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

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TR83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TR94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

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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SwSh / Pokédex

Kingler

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #99Isle of Armor #39

Egg Group

Water 3

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

60

Base Experience

166
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Krabby

Krabby

#98

Level 28

Kingler

Kingler

#99

Krabby

Kingler Gigantamax

Kingler normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kingler sprite

Shiny

Kingler

Pincer Pokémon

#99
Water

Height

1.3 m

Weight

60 kg

Base XP

166

Abilities

Hyper CutterShell ArmorSheer Force

HP

55

Attack

130

Defense

115

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

75

Total

475

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartMetal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

StartHammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

StartWide GuardRockStatus--10

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

12Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

16ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

24StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

31FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

36Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

42SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

48Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

54CrabhammerWaterPhysical1009010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

60GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

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

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM83Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TM98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

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

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TR83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TR94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

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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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.