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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
51dps
Defense
12dps
51dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Krabby family. Kingler evolves from Krabby which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Kingler, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Kingler is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Krabby. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Kingler's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Shot Elite TM | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Vise Grip | 35 | 17.5 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 30 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 26 |
| Crabhammer | 85 | 51 |
| Razor Shell | 55 | 44 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Crabhammer
51 dps
|
24.6 | 100% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Razor Shell
44 dps
|
23.1 | 94% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Crabhammer
51 dps
|
23 | 94% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Crabhammer
51 dps
|
21.9 | 89% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Razor Shell
44 dps
|
21.7 | 88% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Razor Shell
44 dps
|
20.6 | 84% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
X-Scissor
30 dps
|
18.2 | 74% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
17.8 | 72% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.8 | 72% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
X-Scissor
30 dps
|
17.5 | 71% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
17.1 | 69% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17 | 69% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
X-Scissor
30 dps
|
15.7 | 64% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
15.5 | 63% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
14.4 | 58% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Vise Grip
17.5 dps
|
14.3 | 58% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Vise Grip
17.5 dps
|
14 | 57% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 49% |
|
Metal Claw
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 49% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Vise Grip
17.5 dps
|
12 | 49% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
8 | 33% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Kingler?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Kingler are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Shaymin (Sky).
Kingler is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
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 |