Kingler (Pokémon)

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Kingler キングラー Kingler #099
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water ' 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 -----	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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Krabby starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Kingler is a large crab-like Pokémon. Its claws and upper half of its body are reddish-orange with the four legs and lower body being cream-colored. Its left claw is particularly larger than the right one.

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 is a fully evolved Pokémon, it is capable of using Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

It waves this 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

File:Ash kingler.png

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

Kingler's first major role was in The Battle of the Badge, under the ownership of Giovanni. He used it in his Gym battle against Gary's Nidoking and Arcanine. Despite the type disadvantage, Giovanni's Kingler was defeated by Gary's Arcanine. Giovanni had loaned his Kingler to Jessie, James and Meowth when he put them in charge of the Viridian Gym while he was out.

Minor appearances

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

A Kingler appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

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.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Kingler is shown under the ownership of several 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 and ambush Red and Blue, but it is frozen and beaten by the newly arrived Lorelei.

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 {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Seafoam Islands (Blue only) and Route 23 with Super Rod Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Routes 10 and 25 and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod and Seafoam Islands
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cerulean City, and Cherrygrove City Crystal Rare Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cerulean City, and Cherrygrove City
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare One Island, Three Island, Five Island, Six Island, Seven Island, Routes 19, 20, 21 Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve from Krabby Platinum None Evolve Krabby HeartGold SoulSilver Unknown Cliff Cave Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

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

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

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A 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.
• Kingler shares the same species name with Scizor. They are both known as Pincer Pokémon, though Scizor has also been called the Scissors Pokémon.
  • Coincidentally, both Kingler and Scizor have the highest Attack stat of Pokémon of their primary type, each having a base Attack of 130.
• Kingler and its pre-evolution Krabby are two of the four Pokémon that can learn Crabhammer by level up. Corphish and Crawdaunt are the other two.

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's name might be a combination of king and fiddler - both species of crab.

In other languages

• German: Kingler
• French: Krabboss - From crabe (crab) and boss.
• Korean: 킹크랩 Kingkeuraep - A combination of transliterations of king and crab.
• Chinese (Taiwan): 巨鉗蟹 Jù Qián Xiè - "Giant Pincers Crab". The character 巨 means huge or gigantic, as opposed to 大 (big) in Krabby's Chinese name, 大鉗蟹.

Related articles

• Ash's Kingler

Notes

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