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.
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 |
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
What counters Kingler?
Kingler is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Kingler is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Kingler counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
240 |
| Defense |
|
181 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |