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Kingler

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. It reaches 2,829 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bubble / Crabhammer. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Kingler Stats and Max CP

240 ATK
181 DEF
146 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3198 CP
Lvl 40
2829 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2020 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1616 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1212 CP

Kingler's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Kingler PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

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! 🦀

Kingler PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

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.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#296
WaterWater-type
#22
Great LeagueGreat League
#1054
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#664

Kingler Type Chart

Kingler takes increased damage from:Kingler takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Kingler takes reduced damage from:Kingler takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Kingler best moveset

Moves

Bubble + Crabhammer

Water
WaterBubble
WaterCrabhammer
Kingler's best Water-type moveset is Bubble / Crabhammer, with 15.13 DPS and 251.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Kingler ranks #22 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterBubbleWaterCrabhammer13.1915.13251.1
2.SteelMetal ClawWaterCrabhammer12.8514.74244.5
3.WaterBubbleWaterRazor Shell12.7514.63242.7
4.SteelMetal ClawWaterRazor Shell12.5014.34237.9
5.GroundMud ShotWaterCrabhammer12.1913.98232.0
6.GroundMud ShotWaterRazor Shell11.8113.55224.9
7.WaterBubbleBugX-Scissor10.0611.54191.5
8.SteelMetal ClawBugX-Scissor10.0411.53191.3
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud Shot *460.5s
    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
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot 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 ↗
  • WaterBubble10121.0s
    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 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 ↗
  • NormalVise Grip35332.0s
    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
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Vise Grip has no special effects.
    See Vise Grip details page ↗
  • WaterWater Pulse65503.0s
    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
    Energy50

    Effects
    Water Pulse has no special effects.
    See Water Pulse details page ↗
  • WaterCrabhammer85502.0s
    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 Shell55331.5s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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).

Kingler CP Chart

CP Chart

Kingler reaches a maximum of 2,829 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,540–1,616 CP, rising to 1,925–2,020 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,155–1,212 CP.

Max CPMax CP2829 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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. CP Calculator

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

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#99
Height1.3 m
Weight60 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
KrabbyKrabby
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
KinglerKingler
  • Krabby evolves into Kingler which costs 50 Candy.

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.

Power-up costs

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

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.

Power-Up Calculator

Kingler family

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

KrabbyKrabby
KinglerKingler
Dynamax Krabby (Dynamax)Dynamax Krabby
Dynamax Kingler (Dynamax)Dynamax Kingler
Gigantamax Kingler (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Kingler
Shadow Krabby (Shadow)Shadow Krabby
Shadow Kingler (Shadow)Shadow Kingler

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
KinglerKinglerKinglerScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmKinglerKingler
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

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.

Official artwork

Kingler Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

KinglerKinglerKinglerKingler

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.

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 15.13 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 251.052.

How does Kingler perform in Raids?

Kingler is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Kingler rank as a Water-type attacker?

Kingler is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #22 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Kingler?

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

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.