Kingambit
TL;DR. Kingambit is a dark/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 550. Only a Bisharp that stands above all others in its vast army can evolve into Kingambit.
Only a Bisharp that stands above all others in its vast army can evolve into Kingambit.
Stat spread.
Total of 550. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Kingambit in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kingambit reaches 3,614 CP at level 40 and 4,135 CP as a best buddy.
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Kingambit in competitive play.
Kingambit is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #234 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Kingambit.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kingambit, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kingambit?
Kingambit is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Kingambit weak to?
Kingambit takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground.
What is Kingambit resistant to?
Kingambit is immune to Poison, Psychic. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel.
How does Kingambit evolve?
Kingambit evolves from Bisharp (Three defeated bisharp). Kingambit is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Kingambit from?
Kingambit was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0983.
What are Kingambit's base stats?
Kingambit has HP 100, Attack 135, Defense 120, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 85, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 550.
What are Kingambit's abilities?
Kingambit can have the abilities Defiant, Supreme Overlord, plus the Hidden Ability Pressure.
Is Kingambit legendary or mythical?
No. Kingambit is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kingambit's best stat?
Kingambit's highest base stat is Attack at 135, which ranks 5th of 131 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Kingambit good?
Kingambit has a base stat total of 550, the 129th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 30th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Kingambit as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kingambit is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kingambit vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kingambit | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 74 | +26 |
| Attack | 135 | 92 | +43 |
| Defense | 120 | 89 | +31 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 74 | +11 |
| Speed | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Total | 550 | 470 | +80 |
Kingambit appears in 6 games.
Every mainline release where Kingambit is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Kingambit isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Kingambit is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Kingambit appears in 1 episode.
From HZ058 (2024-07-12) through HZ058 (2024-07-12).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Kingambit partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Kingambit partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Kingambit card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kingambit
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.