Kingler #0099
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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
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 55 | 115—162 | |||
| Attack | 130 | 121—163 | 135—182 | 148—200 | |
| Defense | 115 | 108—150 | 120—167 | 132—183 | |
| Sp. Attack | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Sp. Defense | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Speed | 75 | 72—114 | 80—127 | 88—139 | |
| Total | 475 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
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 |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Kingler via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and 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 Brilliant Diamond and 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 Brilliant Diamond and 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. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
TransferLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
EvolveShining Pearl
EvolveWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite