TL;DR. Kingler is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 475. The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Stat spread.
Total of 475. 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.
Kingler 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, Kingler reaches 2,829 CP at level 40 and 3,236 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Krabby family appeared on October 1, 2018.
- Krabby
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Kingler
- Kingler by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 15 to Jul 20, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 to Jul 20, 2025 | 3-star | Water Festival |
| Aug 26 to Sep 10, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 21 to Aug 26, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 7 to Feb 4, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2019 | 2-star | Team GO Rocket Leader Disruption |
Kingler in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kingler across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1025 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Kingler.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kingler, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kingler?
Kingler is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Kingler weak to?
Kingler takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kingler resistant to?
Kingler resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Kingler evolve?
Kingler evolves from Krabby (Level 28). Kingler evolves into Gigantamax Kingler (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Kingler from?
Kingler was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0099.
What are Kingler's base stats?
Kingler has HP 55, Attack 130, Defense 115, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Kingler's abilities?
Kingler can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Kingler legendary or mythical?
No. Kingler is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kingler's best stat?
Kingler's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 1st of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Kingler good?
Kingler has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Kingler 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 Kingler is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kingler vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kingler | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Attack | 130 | 72 | +58 |
| Defense | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 71 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Speed | 75 | 66 | +9 |
| Total | 475 | 420 | +55 |
Kingler appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Kingler is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Kingler.
Every main-series game Kingler is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 9, Axew's Eye
- WildSouth Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Wanderer)
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidSouth Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
- WildFields of Honor, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveKrabby (Level 28)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 12 and 13
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveKrabby (Level 28)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 4, 13, Driftveil City (fishing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildVirbank City and Virbank Complex (fishing in rippling water)
- WildRoute 18 (Hidden Grotto) (Has Hidden Ability Sheer Force)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveKrabby (Level 28)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildCherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave B2F, Whirl Islands 1F/B1F/B2F, Seafoam Islands B4F, Routes 34 and 40 (Super Rod)
- WildCliff Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
- WildRoute 19 (Super Rod and Rock Smash)
- WildSafari Zone (Super Rod in Rocky Beach - default, tall grass with 8 Peak points, Good Rod with 5 Waterside points, and with 8 Waterside points; Wasteland with 10 Waterside points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedObtainable
- EvolveKrabby (Level 28)
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 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, town, town, Icefall Cave, Pallet Town (Super Rod)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Super Rod)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Super Rod)
Generation IObtainable
- RedObtainable
- WildRoute 23, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoute 23, Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
- WildSeafoam Islands
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 10 and 25, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
- WildSeafoam Islands
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Kingler appears in 30 episodes.
From EP042 (1998-04-30) through JN146 (2023-03-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Kingler in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kingler
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