Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
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
Abilities
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Sheer Force (hidden)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Vise GripThe target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
55
100%
1
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents
BubbleA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.▶ All opponents
Water
40
100%
1
Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.▶ Entire field
Ground
—
—
1
Wide GuardThe user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.▶ User’s field
Rock
—
—
5
Vise GripThe target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
55
100%
9
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ 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 target. This may also lower its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
65
100%
19
Mud ShotThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
55
95%
21
Metal ClawThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Steel
50
95%
25
StompThe target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
65
100%
32
ProtectEnables 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 big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
30%
44
SlamThe target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
75%
51
BrineIf the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
65
100%
56
CrabhammerThe target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
100
90%
63
FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM01
Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User
Dark
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
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 depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM13
Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
90
100%
TM14
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents
Ice
110
70%
TM15
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM17
ProtectEnables 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 next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM31
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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 target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
60
95%
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM54
False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
TM55
ScaldThe user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
TM56
FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM60
QuashThe user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
—
100%
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM75
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM80
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents
Rock
75
90%
TM81
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM03
SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon
Water
90
100%
HM04
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
HM07
DiveDiving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.▶ All opponents, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon, Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
