Kingler (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kingler (disambiguation).

Kingler キングラー Kingler #099
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Pincer Pokémon
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor Shell Armor Blue-Striped ----- Sheer Force Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #099 Johto #167 Hoenn #269 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-022
Height 4'03" Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4'03"/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60.0 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 3 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 206 Battle Exp.: 2061*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kingler (Japanese: キングラー Kingler) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Krabby starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Kingler is a crab-like Pokémon with four legs, two arms, and two powerful pincers. The upper half of its body and its pincers are orange, while the bottom half and legs are cream colored. Kingler has spikes on its head, and has a large lower jaw with teeth-like bumps. Its left pincer is particularly larger than its right pincer.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Kingler's left pincer boasts 10,000 horsepower of crushing force, but its massive weight makes it difficult for Kingler to aim with.

Since Kingler are fully evolved Pokémon, they are capable of using Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

They wave their huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

It can be presumed that, like its pre-evolution, Kingler live in beaches. It is found in Kanto and Johto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Kingler mainly eat Shellder and possibly other species of mollusk Pokémon.

In the anime

Kingler in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Kingler

Ash's Krabby evolved into a Kingler in Round One - Begin!, during Ash's first round battle in the Indigo League.

Other

A pair of Kingler appeared in The Battle of the Badge, under the ownership of Giovanni. He used one of them in his Gym battle against Gary's Arcanine. Despite the type disadvantage, Giovanni's Kingler was defeated. The other Kingler was seen in its cage under the Gym whilst its companion was leant to Jessie, James and Meowth when he put them in charge of the Viridian Gym. This Kingler managed to put Ash's Bulbasaur on the back foot, but was driven off by Pikachu.

Minor appearances

Kingler first appeared in Showdown at Dark City as one of the Kaz Gym's Pokémon.

A Kingler appeared competing in a tournament in Princess vs. Princess.

A Kingler appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

A Kingler was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

A Kingler appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

A Kingler, under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.

A Kingler appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

A Kingler was one of the Pokémon living at Temacu's father's lab in The Heartbreak of Brock.

A Kingler was under the ownership of a Trainer who was waiting in line to register for the Whirl Cup in Octillery The Outcast.

Multiple Kingler also appeared in The Power of One and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A Kingler appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

A Kingler appeared in Expedition to Onix Island!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP063 Kingler Gary's Pokédex Kingler, the Pincer Pokémon. The evolved form of Krabby. Its crushing claws make it a powerful opponent. EP075 Kingler Ash's Pokédex Kingler, the evolved form of Krabby. A Pincer Pokémon whose claws can pinch with the power of 10,000 horsepower.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW087 Kingler Dawn's Pokédex Kingler, the Pincer Pokémon and the evolved form of Krabby. Kingler's larger pincer has immensely powerful crushing strength, but because of its weight, it is difficult to aim.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Kingler is shown under the ownership of several Team Rocket Grunts, and one is later shown in a flashback during Giovanni's speech regarding experimented Pokémon that were shipped on the S.S. Anne. Much later, in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, another Kingler is shown having been captured by Carr to try to ambush Red and Blue, but it is frozen and beaten by the newly arrived Lorelei.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Red obtained a Kingler in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.

Lt. Surge also owns a Kingler that he caught in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Kingler

Ash has a Kingler that he caught it off-screen. It was first seen defeating a Trainer in the Indigo League; it was later revealed that it evolved from a Krabby in doing so.

In the TCG

Main article: Kingler (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use. Blue Yellow One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy. Stadium Said to be capable of prying open Shellder and Cloyster shells using its 10,000-horsepower pincer.
Generation II 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 over sized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way. Stadium 2 It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincers size makes it difficult to aim properly.
Generation III Ruby Kingler has an enormous, over sized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald It waves its huge, over sized 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 larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Generation IV Diamond The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincers 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.
Generation V Black The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super RodRB Seafoam IslandsB Blue (Japan) Unknown Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super Rod Seafoam Islands Yellow Common Routes 10 and 25 and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod and Seafoam Islands
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island and Cherrygrove City (Super Rod) Crystal Rare Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island and Cherrygrove City (Super Rod)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen NoneFR RareLG Evolve KrabbyFR Routes 19, 20, and 21, Kindle Road, Treasure Beach, Bond Bridge, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Water Path, Outcast Island, Trainer Tower, Tanoby Ruins, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod)LG Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Krabby Platinum None Evolve Krabby HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon Rare Route 19 and Cliff Cave (Rock Smash) Union Cave (Super Rod) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Routes 4, 13, Driftveil City (Rippling Water) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Unknown Virbank City and Virbank Complex (Super Rod) Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Krabby
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 7 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Krabby
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Brine Cave (B1-B8)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Lapras Beach
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Shimmering Lake (post ending)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 475	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Wide Guard Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30 00Start ViceGrip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 ViceGrip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 099 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1111 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1515 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 1919 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 2121 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 2525 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3232 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3737 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000— ——% 5 4444 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 5151 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 5656 Crabhammer Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 6363 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM60	Quash	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Chip Away*	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Haze*	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kingler in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kingler in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kingler can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kingler cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 099.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Shallow Beach Phrases 51%-100% HP These pincers pack 10,000 horsepower! 26%-50% HP I'm already down to half health... What gives? 1%-25% HP I'm weakened... I can't heft my pincers... Level up Yes! Leveled up! There's new strength in my pincers! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! Leveled up! There's new strength in my pincers!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Krabby  Water

Level 28 →

First Evolution Kingler  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kingler images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Kingler's left claw is always the larger of the two, except in Generation I and its early artwork by Ken Sugimori, where this is reversed.
  • Also in the Pokémon Red and Blue sprite, the claws are equal in size.
• Kingler shares the same species name with Scizor. They are both known as Pincer Pokémon, though Scizor has also been called the Scissors Pokémon.
• Kingler has the highest Attack stat out of all Water-type Pokémon, having a base Attack of 130.
• Unlike its real world counterpart, the female version of Kingler does not have equal sized small claws.
• Kingler can be female even though it has "king" in it's name.

Origin

Kingler is very similar to a fiddler crab, or may be based on the land crab, which both usually have one claw larger than the other, like Kingler does.

Name origin

Kingler may be a combination of king and fiddler, both of which are species of crab. It may also be a combination of "king" and "angler".

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キングラー Kingler From king and fiddler French Krabboss From crabe and boss Spanish Kingler Same as English/Japanese name German Kingler Same as English/Japanese name Italian Kingler Same as English/Japanese name Korean 킹크랩 Kingkeuraep Transliteration of king crab Mandarin Chinese 巨鉗蟹 / 巨钳蟹 Jùqiánxiè Means "Crab with giant pincers" Cantonese Chinese 巨鉗蟹 Geuihkìhmháaih Means "Crab with giant pincers"

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Kingler

Notes

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