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Kingler is very similar to a {{wp|fiddler crab}} or a {{wp|terrestrial crab}} of the genus ''{{wp|Cardisoma}}'', which usually have one claw larger than the other. It may also draw inspiration from pliers and hammers. Conceptually, its crown of spikes and its name may allude to {{wp|king crab}}.
Kingler is very similar to a {{wp|fiddler crab}} or a {{wp|terrestrial crab}} of the genus ''{{wp|Cardisoma}}'', which usually have one claw larger than the other. It may also draw inspiration from pliers and hammers. Conceptually, its crown of spikes and its name may allude to {{wp|king crab}}.


Its Gigantamax form may be based on {{wp|Japanese spider crab}}s with a bubble beard, that may be a reference to the fact that crabs blow bubbles to keep oxygen flowing to the gills when they are out of the water. Its crown and "beard" maybe a reference to a {{wp|king}}.
Its Gigantamax form may be based on {{wp|Japanese spider crab}}s with a bubble beard, that may be a reference to the fact that crabs blow bubbles to keep oxygen flowing to the gills when they are out of the water. It may also be a reference to a bearded {{wp|king}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====

Revision as of 02:18, 21 January 2020

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
098MS.png #098: Krabby
Pokémon
#100: Voltorb 100MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kingler (disambiguation).
Kingler
Pincer Pokémon
キングラー
Kingler
#099
Kingler
Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gigantamax Kingler
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor Cacophony
Gigantamax Kingler
Cacophony
Sheer Force
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Gigantamax Kingler
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
60 (14.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 3
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'03" 1.3 m
Kingler
62'04"+ 19.0+ m
Gigantamax Kingler
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg
Kingler
??? lbs. ??? kg
Gigantamax Kingler
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
206
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
166
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Kingler
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Gigantamax Kingler
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
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Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body14.png
Footprint
F099.png F000.png
Gigantamax Kingler
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

Kingler (Japanese: キングラー Kingler) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Krabby starting at level 28. It has a Gigantamax form.

Biology

Kingler is a crustacean Pokémon resembling a crab. Its strong shell covers the outside of its body, featuring a red upper half and a light tan lower half. Its upper half is topped with six tall, thin spikes that resemble a crown. Its light tan arms are also connected to its upper body. Its lower half doubles as its jaw with six fangs overlapping its upper body. Its two outer fangs are much larger than the inner four and are roughly half as tall as Kingler's entire body. Its hips visibly protrude from its lower body and connect to its four long, thin legs. Each leg has a single, claw-like foot. Kingler's main feature is its red pincers. Its left claw is roughly twice as large as the other and hard as steel.

Kingler is often found on the edges of water, usually the ocean. It its powerful claws have 10,000 horsepower and are capable of prying open the shells of Shellder and Cloyster. While Kingler's large, left claw is its main tool for offensive maneuvers, it is so large and heavy that Kingler can barely lift it. It causes balancing problems and Kingler may quickly become fatigued from continuous use. However, it has been shown to communicate with other Kingler by waving its pincers around. In the past, Crabhammer was its signature move.

As Gigantamax Kingler, it has gained a larger, spikier appearance. The red half has become dark orange, while the light tan half is darkened. Three red clouds float around the crown spikes on head, The white sclera of eye becomes bright red. It now has foaming bubbles in the shape of a long beard. The right pincer of Kingler has become much larger as a result of Gigantamaxing. The inside of both pincers are colored white and orange. There is white armor striped thing inside pincers. The arms and legs both have several spikes. The claw-like foot changed to dark orange and is straight.

The left pincer of Gigantamax Kingler can destroy anything. The bubbles it releases are strongly alkaline. Should any opponent be hit by the bubbles, their bodies will quickly melt away.

Gigantamax Kingler is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Foam Burst.

In the anime

Kingler in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Kingler

Ash's Krabby evolved into a Kingler in Round One - Begin!, during Ash's first-round battle in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

Other

A Kingler appeared in The Battle of the Badge, under the ownership of Giovanni. He used it in his Gym battle against Gary's Arcanine. Despite the type disadvantage, Kingler was defeated. He later loaned it to Jessie, James, and Meowth when he put them in charge of the Viridian Gym. Kingler managed to keep Ash's Bulbasaur at bay, but it was driven off by Pikachu. Another Kingler was seen being held in a cage.

A Kingler appeared in Expedition to Onix Island! as a resident of a deserted island. It got into trouble with Oshawott and Piplup.

Minor appearances

Kingler debuted in Showdown at Dark City as one of the Kaz Gym's Pokémon.

A Kingler appeared in Princess vs. Princess, where it was competing in the Queen of the Princess Festival.

A Trainer's Kingler appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back as one of the Pokémon Mewtwo defeated while serving for Giovanni.

A Kingler appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Kingler appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where it was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

A Kingler appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

A Trainer's Kingler appeared in The Joy of Pokémon, where it was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.

Multiple wild Kingler appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Kingler appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Kingler appeared in The Heartbreak of Brock as one of the Pokémon living at Temacu's father's lab.

A Trainer's Kingler appeared in Octillery The Outcast as one of the Pokémon participating in the Whirl Cup.

Multiple Kingler appeared in The Power of One.

Multiple Kingler appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. They were among the Pokémon present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew.

A Kingler appeared in Up Close and Personable! as a resident of the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.

A Trainer's Kingler appeared in Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, where it was used in an attempt to travel to New Island.

A Kingler appeared in SS002.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP063 Kingler Gary's Pokédex Kingler, the Pincer Pokémon. The evolved form of Krabby. Its crushing claws make it a powerful opponent.
EP075 Kingler Ash's Pokédex Kingler, the evolved form of Krabby. A Pincer Pokémon whose claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW087 Kingler Dawn's Pokédex Kingler, the Pincer Pokémon and the evolved form of Krabby. Kingler's larger pincer has immensely powerful crushing strength, but because of its weight, it is difficult to aim.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Kingler

Ash has a Kingler that he caught off-screen. It was first seen defeating a Trainer in the Indigo League; it was later revealed that it evolved from a Krabby in doing so.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Kingler is shown under the ownership of several Team Rocket Grunts. One is later shown in a flashback during Giovanni's speech regarding experimented Pokémon that were shipped on the S.S. Anne, under the ownership of Harry in Long Live the Nidoqueen!?.

A Kingler appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Much later, in My, My, My Mimic, a Kingler is shown being caught by Carr to try to ambush Red and Blue, but it is frozen and beaten by the newly arrived Lorelei.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Clefairy hooked a Kingler in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?. Another Kingler appeared in the same chapter, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.

Red obtained a Kingler in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.

A Kingler appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

A Kingler appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

In the TCG

Main article: Kingler (TCG)

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

Two Kingler appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Kingler

Generation I Kanto
#099
Red(ENG) The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Blue
Yellow One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.
Stadium Said to be capable of prying open Shellder and Cloyster shells using its 10,000-horsepower pincer.
Generation II Johto
#165
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 balance and staggers.
Crystal Its over sized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
Stadium 2 It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincers size makes it difficult to aim properly.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#099
Ruby Kingler has an enormous, over sized 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
Emerald It waves its huge, over sized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this Pokémon quickly tires.
FireRed Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
LeafGreen The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#167
Diamond The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincers size makes it difficult to aim properly.
SoulSilver Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
White
Black 2 The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X The large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
Y Its pincers grow particularly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#099
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#099
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.


Gigantamax Kingler

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar
#099
Sword The flow of Gigantamax energy has spurred this Pokémon's left pincer to grow to an enormous size. That claw can pulverize anything.
Shield The bubbles it spews out are strongly alkaline. Any opponents hit by them will have their bodies quickly melted away.


Game locations

Generation I
Red
Route 23, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
Blue
Route 23, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
Seafoam Islands
Blue (Japan)
Route 23, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
Seafoam Islands
Yellow
Routes 10 and 25 (Super Rod)
Seafoam Islands
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 19, 34, and 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Super Rod)
Crystal
Routes 19, 34, and 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Super Rod)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Evolve Krabby
LeafGreen
Routes 19, 20, and 21, Kindle Road, Treasure Beach, Bond Bridge, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Water Path, Outcast Island, Trainer Tower, Tanoby Ruins, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Pallet Town (Super Rod)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Krabby
Platinum
Evolve Krabby
HeartGold SoulSilver
Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave B2F, Whirl Islands 1F/B1F/B2F, Seafoam Islands B4F, Routes 34 and 40 (Super Rod)
Cliff Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
Route 19 (Super Rod and Rock Smash)
Pal Park
Sea
Generation V
Black White
Routes 4, 13, Driftveil City (fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Virbank City and Virbank Complex (fishing in rippling water)
Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)*
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Krabby
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Krabby
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 12 and 13
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 9, Axew's Eye


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Krabby
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Secret Storage 7, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Krabby
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Brine Cave (B1F-B8F)
MD Sky
Brine Cave (B1F-B8F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode A)
Ranger: GS
Lapras Beach
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Shimmering Lake (post-ending)
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 2
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release)
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (Center Boss, Back), Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (Special)


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Silver Leaf Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
Total:
475
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
13/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Harden Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1212 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
1616 Protect Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
2020 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2424 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20
3131 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
3636 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 09595% 10
4242 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
4848 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
5454 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 09090% 10
6060 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingler
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
By TM/TR
Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM23
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM45
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM53
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM55
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM83
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM83 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 095}}95% 10
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM97
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM98
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR03
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR17
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR39
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR46
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR60
Bag TR Bug Sprite.png
TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR83
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR84
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR94
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10
TR98
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingler
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CorsolaCorsolaBinacleBarbaracleCursola
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
CorphishCrawdauntSkorupiDrapion
Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
CorphishCrawdauntSkorupiDrapion
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
BinacleBarbaracleGolisopod
Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kingler in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kingler in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingler
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingler
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
By a prior evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingler
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin099.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani099.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Shallow Beach
Phrases
51%-100% HP These pincers pack 10,000 horsepower!
26%-50% HP I'm already down to half health... What gives?
1%-25% HP I'm weakened... I can't heft my pincers...
Level up Yes! Leveled up! There's new strength in my pincers!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 099.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-022
It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT099.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#690
Shuffle099.png

Hyper Punch
Sometimes deals even more damage.


Pokémon GO
GO099.png Base HP: 110 Base Attack: 240 Base Defense: 214
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Mud Shot*, Bubble*
Charged Attacks: Vice Grip, X-Scissor, Water Pulse

Evolution

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Unevolved
Krabby
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 28
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First evolution
Kingler
 Water 


Forms

Gigantamax

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Gigantamax Factor
Kingler
Kingler
Kingler
 Water 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


Lasts for three turns
Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler
Kingler
 Water 

Sprites

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099MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Kingler images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Kingler shares its category name with Scizor. They are both known as the Pincer Pokémon, though Scizor was originally called the Scissors Pokémon.

Origin

Kingler is very similar to a fiddler crab or a terrestrial crab of the genus Cardisoma, which usually have one claw larger than the other. It may also draw inspiration from pliers and hammers. Conceptually, its crown of spikes and its name may allude to king crab.

Its Gigantamax form may be based on Japanese spider crabs with a bubble beard, that may be a reference to the fact that crabs blow bubbles to keep oxygen flowing to the gills when they are out of the water. It may also be a reference to a bearded king.

Name origin

Kingler may be a combination of king and fiddler, both of which are species of crab. It may also be a combination of "king" and "angler".

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese キングラー Kingler From king and fiddler
France Flag.png French Krabboss From crabe and boss
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kingler Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Kingler Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Kingler Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 킹크랩 Kingkreb Transliteration of king crab
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 巨鉗蟹 / 巨钳蟹 Jùqiánxiè Means "Crab with giant pincers"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 巨鉗蟹 Geuihkìhmháaih Means "Crab with giant pincers"


Related articles

External links

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