#0099 · diamond pearl · gen 4
Kingler
Pincer Pokémon
The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 60/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 1.3 m
- Weight:
- 60.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Water 3
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Chitinous
Base stats
HP55
Atk130
Def115
Sp.Atk50
Sp.Def50
Speed75
Total: 475
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
GrassElectric
×½
SteelFireWaterIce
Abilities
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
hyper cutter, shell armor hyper cutter, shell armor, sheer force
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vise GripHuge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 55 | 100% | |
| 1 | BubbleA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents | Water | 20 | 100% | |
| 1 | Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field | Ground | — | — | |
| 5 | Vise GripHuge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 55 | 100% | |
| 9 | LeerThe foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 11 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Bubble BeamA spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 19 | Mud ShotThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 55 | 95% | |
| 21 | Metal ClawThe foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 50 | 95% | |
| 25 | StompThe foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 65 | 100% | |
| 32 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | GuillotineA vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 30% | |
| 44 | SlamThe foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 75% | |
| 51 | BrineIf the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 56 | CrabhammerThe foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 90 | 85% | |
| 63 | FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM07 | HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM54 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM55 | BrineIf the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM81 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% |
