Kingler
Kingler is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Kingler has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Foam Burst.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0099 |
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| Type | Water |
| Species | Pincer Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Hyper Cutter 2. Shell Armor Sheer Force (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0099 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0165 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0099 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0167 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0099 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0099 (Sword/Shield) 0039 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
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| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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| Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Speed | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Total | 475 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Kingler changes
- In Generation 1, Kingler has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Kingler has a base experience yield of 206.
- In Generations 2-7, Kingler has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Kingler
| Red Blue |
The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use. |
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| 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 balance and staggers. |
| Crystal | Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way. |
| Ruby 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. |
| FireRed | Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move. |
| LeafGreen | The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use. |
| Emerald | It waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this POKéMON quickly tires. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. |
| HeartGold | It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer’s 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. |
| X | Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move. |
| Y | Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. |
Gigantamax
| Sword | The flow of Gigantamax energy has spurred this Pokémon’s left pincer to grow to an enormous size. That claw can pulverize anything. |
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| Shield | The bubbles it spews out are strongly alkaline. Any opponents hit by them will have their bodies quickly melted away. |
Moves learned by Kingler
Moves learnt by level up
Kingler does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Kingler does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Kingler cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Kingler learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wide Guard | Rock | — | — | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 31 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 36 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 42 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 48 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 54 | Crabhammer | Water | 100 | 90 | |
| 60 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Kingler learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kingler gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Kingler is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Kingler sprites
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Where to find Kingler
Answers to Kingler questions
Other languages
| English | Kingler |
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| Japanese | キングラー (Kingler) |
| German | Kingler |
| French | Krabboss |
| Italian | Kingler |
| Spanish | Kingler |
| Korean | 킹크랩 (kingkeuraep) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 巨钳蟹 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 巨鉗蟹 |
| English |
Pincer Pokémon |
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| Japanese | はさみポケモン |
| German | Kneifer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Pince |
| Italian | Pokémon Chela |
| Spanish | Pokémon Tenaza |
| Korean | 집게포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钳子宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鉗子寶可夢 |
Name origin
- king
- a species of crab; royalty
- fiddler
- a species of crab

