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Type | Water |
Height | 4′ 03″ |
Weight | 132.3 lbs |
Abilities | Shell Armor: A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits. Hyper Cutter: The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat. |
Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
- Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.
Kingler Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Kingler |
Japanese | キングラー (Kingler) |
German | Kingler |
French | Krabboss |
Origin | king: a species of crab; royalty fiddler: a species of crab |
Kingler Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Grass |
Electric |
Kingler Evolution

Water
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Water
Kingler changes
- In Generation 1, Kingler has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Kingler has a base experience yield of 206.
- In Generations 2-7, Kingler has a base Friendship value of 70.
Kingler where to find for…
Red | Route 23, Cerulean Cave |
Blue | Route 23, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands |
Yellow | Route 10, 25, Seafoam Islands |
Gold Silver | Route 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Olivine City, Whirl Islands |
Crystal | Route 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Olivine City, Union Cave, Whirl Islands |
Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed | Evolve Krabby |
LeafGreen | Bond Bridge, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | Evolve Krabby |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 19, Cliff Cave, Seafoam Islands, Whirl Islands |
Black White | Route 4, 13, Driftveil City |
Black 2 White 2 | Virbank City, Virbank Complex |
X Y | Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Krabby |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 12, 13 |
Sword Shield | Route 9, Axew’s Eye |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Evolve Krabby |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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