Kingler
#99 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kingler
The best moves for Kingler are Bubble and Crabhammer when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Mud Shot and Crabhammer deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Krabby family. Kingler evolves from Krabby for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Krabby for 45 Candy.
Game images
Kingler, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Kingler is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Krabby. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Kingler's best moveset is Bubble & Crabhammer and it has a Max CP of 3,198.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Shot Elite TM | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabhammer | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Razor Shell | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Vise Grip | 35 | 3 | 1.06 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-Max Foam Burst Gigantamax | 350 | 400 | 450 |
| Max Steelspike from Metal Claw | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Geyser from Bubble | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Quake from Mud Shot | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
Top Kingler counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Kingler Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.08
- 2 0.08
- 3 0.09
- 4 0.09
- 5 0.09
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
240 |
| Defense |
|
181 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
| Level 50 | 135 |
Average size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,212 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,616 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,425 |
|
Level 40 |
2,829 |
|
Level 50 |
3,198 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,020 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,627 |