Kingler • Generation III Pokédex
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Kingler
Kingler's Type
Kingler's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 99
- Galar #
- 99
- Armor #
- 39
- Crown #
- --
Kingler's Base Stats
- HP:
- 55
- Attack:
- 130
- Defense:
- 115
- Sp. Atk:
- 50
- Sp. Def:
- 50
- Speed:
- 75
- Total:
- 475
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 4'3" (1.3m)
- Weight:
- 132.3 lbs. (60 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 3
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Attack
- Base EXP:
- 166
- Catch Rate:
- 60
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Kingler's Abilities
Here are what abilities Kingler can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Hyper Cutter
- Protects Kingler from having its Attack lowered by other Pokémon.
- Shell Armor
- Damaging moves targeting Kingler cannot inflict critical hits.
- Sheer Force
- Damaging moves that have a % chance of an extra effect occurring lose that effect, but do 30% more damage.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Kingler's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Kingler's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Kingler can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Kingler's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Kingler's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Kingler's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Kingler is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Kingler is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 220 | 251 | 283 | 314 | 55 |
| Attack | 265 | 296 | 328 | 359 | 130 |
| Defense | 235 | 266 | 298 | 329 | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 | 136 | 168 | 199 | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 105 | 136 | 168 | 199 | 50 |
| Speed | 155 | 186 | 218 | 249 | 75 |
| Total | 475 | ||||
Where to Find Kingler
If you're looking for where to find Kingler, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Kingler in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Kingler
Available in some Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area, including a rare Gigantamax-capable Kingler.
Catchable (Gigantamax-capable) during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.
Kingler in the Wild
Galar Route 9
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Getting Kingler By Evolution
Evolves from Krabby at level 28.
Pokédex Entries for Kingler
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Normal
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.
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.
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.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Normal
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.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Normal
Red
Blue
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.