No. 0099
Kingler
Pincer Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.3 m 4′03″
- Weight
- 60 kg 132.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 475 top 43%
- Introduced
- Gen I
- Height
- 19 m 62′04″
- Weight
- 1000 kg 2204.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 475 top 43%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.See all 11 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Kingler outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 139Kingler · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 127Kingler · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95Kingler · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Abilities
- Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
- Sheer ForceHidden ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 16
TM / HM / TR 31
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Pincer Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Habitat
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Sea
One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
LeafGreenIts large and hard pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
FireRed · X · SwordIt waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this Pokémon quickly tires.
EmeraldKINGLER 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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireIts oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
Crystal · ShieldIts pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
Silver · SoulSilver · YIt can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.
Gold · HeartGoldOne claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.
YellowThe large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Red · Blue
Names around the world
- Japanese
- キングラー
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kingler
- Korean
- 킹크랩
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 巨鉗蟹
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 巨钳蟹
- French
- Krabboss
- German
- Kingler
- Spanish
- Kingler
- Italian
- Kingler
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation VIII · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Atk
- Catch rate
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 166
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 3
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Green 5 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Red 3 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Shield 14 areas
- Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Route 9 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
- South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword 14 areas
- Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Route 9 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
- South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
- Road 12Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
- Road 13Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
- Road 12Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
- Road 13Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
White 2 3 areas
- Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
- Virbank CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
- Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Black 2 3 areas
- Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
- Virbank CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
- Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
White 3 areas
- Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Road 13Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Road 4Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 3 areas
- Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Road 13Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
- Road 4Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
SoulSilver 13 areas
- Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cianwood CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Olivine CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod, Smashing rocks · Lv 28–40
- Road 34Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 40Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 47 (inside cave)Smashing rocks, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–31
- Safari Zone Rocky BeachFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–40
- Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
HeartGold 13 areas
- Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cianwood CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Olivine CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod, Smashing rocks · Lv 28–40
- Road 34Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 40Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 47 (inside cave)Smashing rocks, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–31
- Safari Zone Rocky BeachFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–40
- Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
LeafGreen 19 areas
- Bond BridgeFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Five IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Five Isle MeadowFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Green PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Icefall Cave (waterfall)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Kindle RoadFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Memorial PillarFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- One IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Outcast IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Resort GorgeousFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Tanoby RuinsFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Trainer TowerFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Treasure BeachFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Water LabyrinthFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Water PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
Crystal 10 areas
- Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cianwood CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Olivine CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 34Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 40Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Silver 10 areas
- Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cianwood CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Olivine CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 34Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 40Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Gold 10 areas
- Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cianwood CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Olivine CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 34Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 40Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Whirl Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Yellow 6 areas
- Road 10Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25
- Road 25Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–35
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Blue 5 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Red 3 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
- Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
- Insular Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 3 areas
- All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Sword 3 areas
- All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60