#099 Kingler

#099 Kingler

Height1.3 m(4'03")
Weight60 kg(132.3 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Kingler's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 55
251
Attack 130
296
Defense 115
266
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 50
136
Speed 75
186
1271
Type Effectiveness

Kingler Abilities

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Protects against critical hits.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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Kingler Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Kingler Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.

Yellow

One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.

Gold

It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.

Silver

Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal­ ance and staggers.

Crystal

Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

In Other Languages

Kingler's Japanese name is Kingler (キングラー). Here are all the official names for Kingler across different languages:

JapaneseキングラーKingler
Korean킹크랩
Chinese (Traditional)巨鉗蟹
FrenchKrabboss
GermanKingler
SpanishKingler
ItalianKingler
Chinese (Simplified)巨钳蟹

Kingler Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate60
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience166

How to Get Kingler

Kingler is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Kingler in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
FAQ

About Kingler

Kingler is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 475, Kingler is classified as a Pincer Pokémon and is part of the Krabby → Kingler evolution line.

In competitive play, Kingler is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 0.12% usage rate. Its key abilities are Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor and Sheer Force, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Kingler is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Kingler can learn 85 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Liquidation, Rock Slide, High Horsepower, Body Slam. Standing at 1.3m tall and weighing 60kg, Kingler has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.