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Kingambit

KingambitDark Steel
  • fog
  • snow
Kingambit is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Kingambit is a Dark and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,614 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Foul Play. It is boosted by Fog and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Kingambit Stats and Max CP

238 ATK
203 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4086 CP
Lvl 40
3614 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2581 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2065 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1549 CP

Kingambit's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Kingambit PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Kingambit is a decent Dark-type attacker, with DPS figures close to but less than both Tyranitar and Absol. It hits harder than Houndoom and Alolan Muk, so Kingambit is mostly suitable for tier 1 Raids, with a ton of stronger Dark-type options available for more challenging Raids.

Even in the Steel department, Kingambit is decent, behind Genesect and Excadrill in DPS, but ahead of Mega Steelix. As such, Kingambit is adequate for tier 1 Raids in this category as well.

🛡️ Gyms

In Gyms, despite having a double weakness to Fighting, Kingambit is quite bulky and has 11 resistances. As such, it winds up being a pretty good Gym defender!

Kingambit PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

With a variety of moves in its kit, Kingambit is viable in the Great League, although it delivers a very predictable performance. Except Feraligatr, Morpeko, Corviknight, and Cramorant, everything else is a victory due to super-effective damage. But even then, it is unable to take down Deoxys Defense and Mimikyu. Basically, it isn't too hard to take down Kingambit, and the opponent can simply call back their Pokémon to bring in a counter without much thought.

🟡 Ultra League

Kingambit’s stat distribution serves it better in the Ultra League, where it is honestly quite lethal. It beats Giratina Altered, Guzzlord, Regidrago, Snorlax, Guzzlord, Kingdra, Toucannon, Ampharos, Ampharos, and Dondozo. Also, unlike the Great League, Kingambit also eliminates Mimikyu in this format. Since Kingambit's weaknesses are few and easily countered, you can add in a strong Water Pokémon and a Flying Pokémon to build a solid team!

🟣 Master League

Unfortunately, Kingambit is effortlessly checkmated in the Master League due to inadequate power.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#265
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#22
DarkDark-type
#20
SteelSteel-type
#30
Great LeagueGreat League
#359
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#155
Master LeagueMaster League
#79

Kingambit Type Chart

Kingambit takes increased damage from:Kingambit takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting256.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Kingambit takes reduced damage from:Kingambit takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic24.4%
PoisonPoison39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Kingambit best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Foul Play

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkFoul Play
Kingambit's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Foul Play, with 14.62 DPS and 401.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Kingambit ranks #20 (A Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.

Metal Claw + Iron Head

Steel
SteelMetal Claw
SteelIron Head
Kingambit's best Steel-type moveset is Metal Claw / Iron Head, with 13.45 DPS and 369.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Kingambit ranks #30 (B Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkFoul Play13.4514.62401.8
2.SteelMetal ClawDarkFoul Play13.4314.61401.5
3.SteelMetal ClawDarkDark Pulse12.5313.63374.4
4.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse12.4113.50371.1
5.SteelMetal ClawSteelIron Head12.3613.45369.5
6.SteelMetal SoundDarkFoul Play12.2913.37367.3
7.SteelMetal ClawFightingFocus Blast12.2713.35366.8
8.DarkSnarlSteelIron Head12.2113.29365.1
1–8 of 20

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • FightingLow Kick550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Low Kick has no special effects.
    See Low Kick details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Claw650.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Metal Claw has no special effects.
    See Metal Claw details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Sound460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Sound
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Metal Sound has no special effects.
    See Metal Sound details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Focus Blast has no special effects.
    See Focus Blast details page ↗
  • SteelIron Head60502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Iron Head has no special effects.
    See Iron Head details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Kingambit's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Kingambit's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Kingambit has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Kingambit CP Chart

CP Chart

Kingambit reaches a maximum of 3,614 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,980–2,065 CP, rising to 2,475–2,581 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,485–1,549 CP.

Max CPMax CP3614 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1485 CP - 1549 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1980 CP - 2065 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1980 CP - 2065 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2475 CP - 2581 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Kingambit Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
151 CP2160 CP3269 CP
4378 CP5487 CP6596 CP
7705 CP8814 CP9923 CP
101033 CP111136 CP121239 CP
131342 CP141445 CP151549 CP
161652 CP171755 CP181858 CP
191962 CP202065 CP212168 CP
222271 CP232375 CP242478 CP
252581 CP262685 CP272788 CP
282891 CP292994 CP303098 CP
313149 CP323201 CP333253 CP
343304 CP353356 CP363407 CP
373459 CP383511 CP393562 CP
403614 CP413660 CP423706 CP
433752 CP443799 CP453846 CP
463894 CP473941 CP483989 CP
494037 CP504086 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#983
Height2 m
Weight120 kg
RegionGeneration 9
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PawniardPawniard
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BisharpBisharp
BisharpBisharp
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconDefeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Raid Bosses
KingambitKingambit
  • Pawniard evolves into Bisharp which costs 50 Candy.
  • Bisharp evolves into Kingambit which costs 100 Candy. Defeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Raid Bosses

Mega Pokémon that boost Kingambit

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kingambit's Dark and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kingambit.

Dark Dark

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Kingambit Candy296 Kingambit Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Kingambit Candy10 Kingambit Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Kingambit Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Kingambit Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Kingambit Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Kingambit Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Kingambit Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Kingambit Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Kingambit Candy-

Kingambit Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Kingambit from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Kingambit in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Kingambit family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Kingambit in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PawniardPawniard
BisharpBisharp
KingambitKingambit

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
KingambitKingambitKingambitScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmKingambitKingambit
0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.1 m

Kingambit's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.1 m, with the average being 2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Kingambit in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.98 m1 m
3′03″3′03″
XS1 m2 m
3′03″6′07″
M1.5 m2.5 m
4′11″8′02″
XL2.5 m3 m
8′02″9′10″
XXL3 m3.1 m
9′10″10′02″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Kingambit

Kingambit high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Kingambit. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Kingambit Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

KingambitKingambitKingambitKingambit

Kingambit Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletOnly a Bisharp that stands above all others in its vast army can evolve into Kingambit.
VioletThough it commands a massive army in battle, it’s not skilled at devising complex strategies. It just uses brute strength to keep pushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kingambit’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dark and Steel-type Pokémon, Kingambit is especially weak against Fighting-type moves, and weak against Fire and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Kingambit in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Kingambit in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Foul Play. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.624 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 401.842.

How does Kingambit perform in Raids?

Kingambit is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Kingambit rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Kingambit is a solid A-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #20. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Kingambit rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Kingambit is a B-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #30 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Kingambit?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Kingambit: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Kingambit’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Kingambit’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3614 CP and 4086 CP at Level 50.

Can Kingambit be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Kingambit can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Kingambit Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Kingambit cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.