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    Kingler

    Official artwork of KinglerWater
    • rain
    Kingler is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconKingler can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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    Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Kingler is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

    Kingler's maximum Combat Power stat is 3198 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Bubble and Crabhammer. Kingler encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Kingler is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP3198 CP
    Attack240 ATK
    Defense181 DEF
    Stamina146 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Kingler Type Chart

    Kingler takes increased damage from:Kingler takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Electric
    • Grass
    Kingler takes reduced damage from:Kingler takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Fire
    • Ice
    • Steel
    • Water

    Kingler's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerF TierExternal Link#269
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderF TierExternal Link
    Water Water-type Attacker
    Bubble / Crabhammer    		A+ TierExternal Link#19

    Kingler's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Kingler's best moveset is Bubble and Crabhammer, with 15.48 DPS (damage per second) and 200.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
    • DPS15.48
    • TDO200.73
    • Weather
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterBubble WaterCrabhammer 15.48200.726.9
        2.SteelMetal Claw WaterCrabhammer 15.08195.626.2
        3.WaterBubble WaterRazor Shell 15.07195.426.2
        4.SteelMetal Claw WaterRazor Shell 14.78191.725.7
        5.GroundMud Shot *WaterCrabhammer 14.28185.124.8
        6.GroundMud Shot *WaterRazor Shell 13.94180.824.3
        7.WaterBubble BugX-Scissor 11.93154.720.8
        8.SteelMetal Claw BugX-Scissor 11.92154.620.7
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        Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud Shot *Damage4Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
          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 ↗
        • WaterBubbleDamage10Energy12Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Bubble
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy12
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy11

          Effects
          Bubble has no special effects.
          See Bubble details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • NormalVise GripDamage35Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Vise Grip
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage35
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage40
          Energy40

          Effects
          Vise Grip has no special effects.
          See Vise Grip details page ↗
        • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
          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 ↗
        • WaterWater PulseDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy55

          Effects
          Water Pulse has no special effects.
          See Water Pulse details page ↗
        • WaterCrabhammerDamage85Energy50Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Crabhammer
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.6s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Crabhammer has a 12.5% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
          See Crabhammer details page ↗
        • WaterRazor ShellDamage55Energy33Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Razor Shell
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage35
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Razor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Razor Shell details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Kingler's has 3198 max CP (at Level 50). A Kingler obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1540 CP to 1616 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1925 CP to 2020 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Kingler can be found in the 1155 CP to 1212 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3198 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1155 CP - 1212 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1540 CP - 1616 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1540 CP - 1616 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        1925 CP - 2020 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        140 CP2125 CP3210 CP
        4296 CP5381 CP6467 CP
        7552 CP8637 CP9723 CP
        10808 CP11889 CP12970 CP
        131051 CP141131 CP151212 CP
        161293 CP171374 CP181455 CP
        191535 CP201616 CP211697 CP
        221778 CP231859 CP241940 CP
        252020 CP262101 CP272182 CP
        282263 CP292344 CP302425 CP
        312465 CP322506 CP332546 CP
        342586 CP352627 CP362667 CP
        372708 CP382748 CP392788 CP
        402829 CP412865 CP422901 CP
        432937 CP442974 CP453011 CP
        463048 CP473085 CP483122 CP
        493160 CP503198 CP

        Kingler in the meta

        Kingler in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Kingler is not just a bigger crab than Krabby, it also has a high ATK of 240 and the dreaded Crabhammer, making it a top Water-type Pokémon for PvE. 🌊

        It’s definitely worth raising one with high IVs! ✅

        💎 Best PvE moveset: Bubble, Crabhammer

        ⚔️ Raids

        Kingler is one of the strongest non-Mega/non-Shadow Water-type Pokémon, ranking just behind Primal Kyogre and Greninja in DPS. However, it’s a glass cannon, so dodging is crucial for optimal performance. 🦀

        🛡️ Gyms

        Kingler is too fragile, making it an underwhelming Gym defender.

        🔮 Max Battles

        Gigantamax Kingler takes the crown as the strongest GMax Water Pokémon at the time of its debut. 😎

        Bubble provides higher EPS than Water Gun or Waterfall, allowing GMax Kingler to charge up its powerful GMax Foam Burst quickly. 🙌

        Gigantamax Kingler has significantly higher DPS than GMax Blastoise and even outperforms GMax Toxtricity in some matchups (e.g., against GMax Charizard). Overall, it’s a fantastic GMax investment. 📈

        Dynamax Kingler, on the other (claw), is significantly weaker and is heavily outclassed.

        🔥 Don’t miss Gigantamax Kingler! 🦀

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        There’s no other way to put it… Kingler’s abysmal bulk makes it seafood for its PvP opponents. 🍛

        💎 If you're up for some fun matches and not chasing GBL ranks, you can try Mud Shot, Crabhammer, and X-Scissor as Kingler’s PvP moveset.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Kingler

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kingler's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kingler.

        Water Water

        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.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Kingler in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Kingler, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Kanto
                Pokédex Number#99
                Height1.3 m
                Weight60 kg
                RegionGeneration 1
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate0%
                Catch rewards
                Candy5
                Stardust300
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy50
                Stardust50000

                Size information

                XXSXSMXLXXL
                Kingler scaled to 0.6247058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Kingler scaled to 0.6323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Kingler scaled to 1.0147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmKingler scaled to 1.3970588235294117x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Kingler scaled to 1.7794117647058825x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                0.64 m0.65 m1.3 m1.95 m2.6 m

                Kingler's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.6 m, with the average being 1.3 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 Kingler in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                SizeLower boundUpper bound
                XXS0.637 m0.65 m
                2′01″2′02″
                XS0.65 m1.3 m
                2′02″4′03″
                M0.975 m1.625 m
                3′02″5′04″
                XL1.625 m1.95 m
                5′04″6′05″
                XXL1.95 m2.6 m
                6′05″8′06″

                Encounter data

                Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
                Movement Timer8s
                Jump Time1s
                Attack Probability20.0%
                Attack Timer3s
                Dodge Probability15.0%
                Dodge Duration0.0s
                Dodge Distance1
                Min Action Frequency1s
                Max Action Frequency2s

                Kingler Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueThe large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
                YellowOne claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.
                GoldIt can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.
                SilverIts pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal­ ance and staggers.
                CrystalIts oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
                Ruby, SapphireKINGLER 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.
                EmeraldIt waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this POKéMON quickly tires.
                FireRedIts large and hard pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
                LeafGreenThe large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
                HeartGoldIt can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer’s size makes it difficult to aim properly.
                SoulSilverIts pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
                X, SwordIts large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
                YIts pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireKingler 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.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
                ShieldIts oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

                Sprites

                Photobomb

                Regular and Shiny Kingler

                Kingler high resolution sprites

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

                Wallpaper

                KinglerKinglerKinglerKingler

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Kingler’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Water-type Pokémon, Kingler is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Kingler in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Kingler in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Crabhammer. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.48 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 200.725.

                How does Kingler perform in Raids?

                Kingler is not recommended for Raid use.

                How does Kingler rank as a Water-type attacker?

                Kingler is an A+ Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #19 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Kingler?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Kingler: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, and Primal Kyogre.

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

                Kingler’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2829 CP and 3198 CP at Level 50.

                Can Kingler be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Kingler can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Kingler Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Kingler can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.