Bubble + Crabhammer
The best Water-type moveset for Kingler is Bubble and Crabhammer (15.13 DPS, 251.1 TDO). In raids, Kingler ranks #22 among Water-type attackers (B Tier).
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Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Kingler has a maximum CP of 3,198. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Kingler is Bubble and Crabhammer.
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Kingler takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Kingler takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Bubble | Crabhammer | 13.19 | 15.13 | 251.1 |
| 2. |  Metal Claw | Crabhammer | 12.85 | 14.74 | 244.5 |
| 3. | Bubble | Razor Shell | 12.75 | 14.63 | 242.7 |
| 4. | Metal Claw | Razor Shell | 12.50 | 14.34 | 237.9 |
| 5. |  Mud Shot | Crabhammer | 12.19 | 13.98 | 232.0 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Razor Shell | 11.81 | 13.55 | 224.9 |
| 7. | Bubble |  X-Scissor | 10.06 | 11.54 | 191.5 |
| 8. | Metal Claw | X-Scissor | 10.04 | 11.53 | 191.3 |
Mud Shot *
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0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Metal Claw650.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.4s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Bubble10121.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Vise Grip35332.0s| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.6s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Water Pulse65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Crabhammer85502.0s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialCrabhammer has a 12.5% chance to:
Razor Shell55331.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialRazor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Kingler's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 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 Kingler has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Kingler can reach 3,198 CP. The raid CP range is 1,540 to 1,616 without a weather boost or 1,925 to 2,020 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,155 to 1,212 CP.
 Max CP | 3198 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1155 CP - 1212 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1540 CP - 1616 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1540 CP - 1616 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1925 CP - 2020 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Kingler Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 CP | 2 | 125 CP | 3 | 210 CP |
| 4 | 296 CP | 5 | 381 CP | 6 | 467 CP |
| 7 | 552 CP | 8 | 637 CP | 9 | 723 CP |
| 10 | 808 CP | 11 | 889 CP | 12 | 970 CP |
| 13 | 1051 CP | 14 | 1131 CP | 15 | 1212 CP |
| 16 | 1293 CP | 17 | 1374 CP | 18 | 1455 CP |
| 19 | 1535 CP | 20 | 1616 CP | 21 | 1697 CP |
| 22 | 1778 CP | 23 | 1859 CP | 24 | 1940 CP |
| 25 | 2020 CP | 26 | 2101 CP | 27 | 2182 CP |
| 28 | 2263 CP | 29 | 2344 CP | 30 | 2425 CP |
| 31 | 2465 CP | 32 | 2506 CP | 33 | 2546 CP |
| 34 | 2586 CP | 35 | 2627 CP | 36 | 2667 CP |
| 37 | 2708 CP | 38 | 2748 CP | 39 | 2788 CP |
| 40 | 2829 CP | 41 | 2865 CP | 42 | 2901 CP |
| 43 | 2937 CP | 44 | 2974 CP | 45 | 3011 CP |
| 46 | 3048 CP | 47 | 3085 CP | 48 | 3122 CP |
| 49 | 3160 CP | 50 | 3198 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kingler's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kingler.
WaterMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #99 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Kingler in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Krabby
Kingler
Dynamax Krabby
Dynamax Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler
Shadow Krabby
Shadow KinglerThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.6 m |
Kingler's height ranges from 0.637 m to 2.6 m, with the average being 1.3 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m2′01″ | 0.65 m2′02″ |
| XS | 0.65 m2′02″ | 0.975 m3′02″ |
| M | 0.975 m3′02″ | 1.625 m5′04″ |
| XL | 1.625 m5′04″ | 1.95 m6′05″ |
| XXL | 1.95 m6′05″ | 2.6 m8′06″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Kingler Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Kingler 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 Kingler in Pokémon GO.
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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use. |
| Yellow | One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy. |
| Gold | It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly. |
| Silver | Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal ance and staggers. |
| Crystal | Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | It waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this POKéMON quickly tires. |
| FireRed | Its large and hard pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move. |
| LeafGreen | The 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 2 | The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim. |
| HeartGold | It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer’s size makes it difficult to aim properly. |
| SoulSilver | Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers. |
| X, Sword | Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move. |
| Y | Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| 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. |
| Shield | Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way. |
The best moves for Kingler in Pokémon GO are Bubble and Crabhammer. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.13 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 251.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Kingler’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,829 CP and 3,198 CP at Level 50.
Kingler can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Kingler can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Kingler: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Kingler
Shiny Kingler
