Kingler Pokemon Guide

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Kingler Pokemon Guide

Kingler is a classic Water-type Pokemon from Generation 1, known for its huge pincer, high Attack stat, strong Defense, beach and water-route encounters and evolution from Krabby. This guide covers Kingler’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, Gigantamax form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Kingler

Shiny Form

Shiny Kingler

Gigantamax Form

Gigantamax Kingler

Kingler Description

Kingler is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It is a large crab-like Pokemon with a massive pincer, a hard shell and strong physical power. Kingler evolves from Krabby starting at Level 28.

Kingler Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Kingler, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Kingler

National Dex

#0099

Type

Water

Species

Pincer Pokemon

Height

4’03” / 1.3 m

130 cm

Weight

132.3 lbs / 60.0 kg

60.0 kg

Abilities

Shell Armor, Hyper Cutter, Sheer Force

Kingler Stats

Kingler has excellent Attack, strong Defense and lower special bulk. Its stat spread pushes it toward physical Water-type attacks, setup moves and coverage options that take advantage of its huge pincer.

Kingler Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Kingler is best known for physical Water-type pressure, high-critical-hit claw attacks and coverage moves. These are some of Kingler’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Kingler All Moves

Kingler can learn Water, Normal, Ground, Rock, Bug, Dark, Fighting and Ice moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Kingler’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90
1	Harden	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
1	Wide Guard	Rock	Status	–	–
12	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
16	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
20	Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100
24	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100
31	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
36	Razor Shell	Water	Physical	75	95
42	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
48	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
54	Crabhammer	Water	Physical	100	90
60	Guillotine	Normal	Physical	–	30

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Ally Switch	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
TM	Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Hail	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	100
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Razor Shell	Water	Physical	75	95
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100

Kingler Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Kingler is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Electric and Grass-type moves, while giving it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves.

Type

Water

Weaknesses

Electric and Grass

Resistances

Fire, Water, Ice and Steel

Immunity

None

Kingler Abilities

Kingler’s abilities support its physical attacking role, protect it from certain stat or critical-hit problems and can boost selected moves depending on the game.

Kingler Evolution

Kingler evolves from Krabby starting at Level 28. The full Kingler evolution line is Krabby and Kingler.

Stage 1

Krabby

Starting form

Stage 2

Kingler

Evolves from Krabby at Level 28

Where to Find Kingler in Pokemon Games

Kingler’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Kingler is obtained by catching it in water areas or evolving Krabby starting at Level 28.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Red	Route 23 and Cerulean Cave.
Pokemon Blue	Route 23, Cerulean Cave and Seafoam Islands.
Pokemon Yellow	Routes 10 and 25 and Seafoam Islands.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Gold	Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Olivine City and Whirl Islands.
Pokemon Silver	Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Olivine City and Whirl Islands.
Pokemon Crystal	Routes 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 and 41, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Olivine City, Union Cave and Whirl Islands.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Bond Bridge, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth and Water Path.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon HeartGold	Route 19, Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands and Whirl Islands.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Route 19, Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands and Whirl Islands.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Black	Route 4, Route 13 and Driftveil City.
Pokemon White	Route 4, Route 13 and Driftveil City.
Pokemon Black 2	Virbank City and Virbank Complex.
Pokemon White 2	Virbank City and Virbank Complex.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon X	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Krabby.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Route 12 and Route 13.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Route 12 and Route 13.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Sword	Route 9 and Axew’s Eye.
Pokemon Shield	Route 9 and Axew’s Eye.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Krabby.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Kingler
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Gigantamax Kingler

Gigantamax Kingler is Kingler’s Gigantamax form in supported Pokemon games. It keeps Kingler’s Water typing while gaining a larger body, a foamy beard-like design and access to the G-Max move G-Max Foam Burst.

Category

Pincer Pokemon

Type

Water

Height

62’04″+

G-Max Move

G-Max Foam Burst

Gigantamax Kingler is most associated with Pokemon Sword and Shield. Its G-Max Foam Burst replaces Water-type damaging Max Moves and can lower the Speed of opposing Pokemon.

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