National No. 99

Kingler

Pincer Pokémon

Generation I
1.3 m Size
60 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0099
Kingler

Description

It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincers size makes it difficult to aim properly.

Abilities

Ability 1

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Ability 2

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.3 m / 4'27"
Weight 60 kg / 132.28 lbs
Color Red
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Habitat
water's edge
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 166
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 3
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 60
Catch Chances

has a 14.8% capture chance

has a 20.1% capture chance

has a 24.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Kingler
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Kingler
French Krabboss
German Kingler
Spanish Kingler
Italian Kingler
Japanese キングラー Kingler
Korean 킹크랩 Kingkreb
Chinese 巨鉗蟹 / 巨钳蟹 Geuihkìhmháaih · Jùqiánxiè

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincers size makes it difficult to aim properly.

30 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Krabby
Nº098
Kingler
Nº099 Krabby · Lv. 28
Gigantamax Kingler
Nº099 Gigantamax factor

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Kingler

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
55
-
115 - 162
220 - 314
Attack
130
+2 EV
121 - 200
238 - 394
Defense
115
-
108 - 183
211 - 361
Sp Attack.
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Defense Esp.
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Speed
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Total
475
+2 EV
-
-
Life
55
Lv 50: 115 - 162 Lv 100: 220 - 314
At. +2 EV
130
Lv 50: 121 - 200 Lv 100: 238 - 394
Df.
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
At. Esp.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Df. Esp.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Vel.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Total +2 EV
475

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Bubble No.145 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Vise Grip No.11 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 55
Hit 100%
Guillotine No.12 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 60
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Stomp No.23 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Crabhammer No.152 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 90%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Protect No.182 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Mud Shot No.341 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 55
Hit 95%
Metal Claw No.232 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 50
Hit 95%
Flail No.175 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 31
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Mud Sport No.300 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Slam No.21 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Brine No.362 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 51
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Wide Guard No.469 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Agility No.97 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Amnesia No.133 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Hammer Arm No.359 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 90%
Razor Shell No.534 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 48
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -