Kingler

Kingler
Pincer Pokémon
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
Kingler is No. 0099 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water-type Pincer Pokémon. Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Kingler first belongs to Generation I. Kingler does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Sheer ♀orce, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Kingler at a glance
- Type
- WATER
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 130
- Abilities
- Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, Sheer ♀orce (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.3 m
- Weight
- 60.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 60
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Kingler is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.
Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal ance and staggers.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Vice Grip | NORMAL | 55 | 100 |
| 16 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 23 | Stomp | NORMAL | 65 | 100 |
| 27 | Guillotine | NORMAL | — | 30 |
| 38 | Protect | NORMAL | — | — |
| 49 | Crabhammer | WATER | 100 | 90 |
