Kingler #0099

The Pincer Pokémon

Forms:

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Typing	Water
Abilities	Hyper Cutter - Ability 1 Shell Armor - Ability 2 Sheer Force - Hidden
Classification	The Pincer Pokémon
National ID	#0099

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

GrassElectric

Resists x½

SteelFireWaterIce

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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	55	115—162
Attack	130	121—200
Defense	115	108—183
Sp. Attack	50	49—112
Sp. Defense	50	49—112
Speed	75	72—139
Total	475	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 28

Where to Find

Generation 8
The Crown TundraGigantamax	RaidBallimere Lake (Den 163)Frigid Sea (Den 163)Giant's Bed (Den 163)Giant's Foot (Den 163)Max Lair
The Isle of ArmorGigantamax	RaidInsular Sea (Den 147)
Sw/ShGigantamax	RaidSouth Lake Miloch (Den 91)West Lake Axewell (Den 91)
The Crown Tundra	RaidBallimere Lake (Den 163)Frigid Sea (Den 163)Giant's Bed (Den 163)Giant's Foot (Den 163)
The Isle of Armor	StaticChallenge BeachFields of HonorTraining Lowlands RaidChallenge Beach (Den 137)Fields of Honor (Den 137)Insular Sea (Den 137, Den 147)Loop Lagoon (Den 137)
Sw/Sh	WildAxew's EyeRoute 9 StaticSouth Lake MilochWest Lake Axewell RaidDusty Bowl (Den 75)Giant's Cap (Den 78)Giant's Mirror (Den 42)North Lake Miloch (Den 76)South Lake Miloch (Den 76)West Lake Axewell (Den 42, Den 75)
Generation 7
LGP/LGE	WildRoute 12Route 13
Generation 5
B2/W2	FishingVirbank CityVirbank Complex Hidden GrottoRoute 18
B/W	FishingDriftveil CityRoute 4Route 13
Generation 4
HG/SS	WildCliff CaveSafari Zone FishingCherrygrove CityCianwood CityOlivine CityRoute 19Route 34Route 40Safari ZoneSeafoam Islands Rock SmashCliff CaveRoute 19
Generation 3
FR/LG	FishingBond BridgeFive IslandFive Isle MeadowGreen PathIcefall CaveKindle RoadMemorial PillarOne Island
Generation 2
Crystal	FishingCherrygrove CityCianwood CityOlivine CityRoute 14Route 19Route 34Route 40Union Cave
G/S	FishingCherrygrove CityCianwood CityOlivine CityRoute 14Route 19Route 34Route 40Union Cave
Generation 1
Yellow	WildSeafoam Islands FishingRoute 10Route 25Seafoam Islands
R/B	WildSeafoam Islands FishingCerulean CaveRoute 23
Blue (Japan)	WildSeafoam Islands FishingCerulean CaveRoute 23
Red/Green (Japan)	WildSeafoam Islands FishingCerulean CaveRoute 23

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Water 3
Egg Cycles	20
Egg Steps	5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	50.20%49.80%
Height	1.3 m (4'3")
Weight	60.0 kg (132.3 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	2 Attack
Base Exp. Yield	166
Catch Rate	60
Catch Chance	~14.82% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Base Friendship	50

Pokédex Entries

Sword "Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move." Shield "Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way."
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl "The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim."
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."
X "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."
Alpha Sapphire Omega Ruby "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."
Black White "The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim."
Black 2 White 2 "The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim."
Diamond Pearl "The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim."
Platinum "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."
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."
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."
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."
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 balance and staggers."
Crystal "Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way."
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."

Learnset

Level-up Egg TM

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Kingler via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Hammer Arm	100	90	Fighting	Phys.
1	Harden	—	—	Normal	Stat.
1	Leer	—	100	Normal	Stat.
1	Metal Claw	50	95	Steel	Phys.
1	Water Gun	40	100	Water	Spec.
1	Wide Guard	—	—	Rock	Stat.
12	Mud Shot	55	95	Ground	Spec.
16	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
20	Bubble Beam	65	100	Water	Spec.
24	Stomp	65	100	Normal	Phys.
31	Flail	1	100	Normal	Phys.
36	Razor Shell	75	95	Water	Phys.
42	Slam	80	75	Normal	Phys.
48	Swords Dance	—	—	Normal	Stat.
54	Crabhammer	100	90	Water	Phys.
60	Guillotine	1	30	Normal	Phys.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Kingler as Egg Moves in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Agility	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Ally Switch	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Amnesia	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Ancient Power	60	100	Rock	Spec.
Flail	1	100	Normal	Phys.
Hammer Arm	100	90	Fighting	Phys.
Haze	—	—	Ice	Stat.
Knock Off	65	100	Dark	Phys.
Night Slash	70	100	Dark	Phys.
Slam	80	75	Normal	Phys.
Slash	70	100	Normal	Phys.
Tickle	—	100	Normal	Stat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Kingler via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM003	Water Pulse	60	100	Water	Spec.
TM007	Hail	—	—	Ice	Stat.
TM013	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TM014	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TM015	Hyper Beam	150	90	Normal	Spec.
TM017	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM018	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM028	Dig	80	100	Ground	Phys.
TM031	Brick Break	75	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM032	Double Team	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM039	Rock Tomb	60	95	Rock	Phys.
TM042	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM044	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM045	Attract	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM046	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM049	Scald	80	100	Water	Spec.
TM054	False Swipe	40	100	Normal	Phys.
TM055	Brine	65	100	Water	Spec.
TM056	Fling	1	100	Dark	Phys.
TM058	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM068	Giga Impact	150	90	Normal	Phys.
TM075	Swords Dance	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM080	Rock Slide	75	90	Rock	Phys.
TM081	X-Scissor	80	100	Bug	Phys.
TM082	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM087	Swagger	—	85	Normal	Stat.
TM090	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM093	Cut	50	95	Normal	Phys.
TM095	Surf	90	100	Water	Spec.
TM096	Strength	80	100	Normal	Phys.
TM098	Rock Smash	40	100	Fighting	Phys.