Kingler Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Kingler (#0099) is a Water-type Pincer Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 1.3 m tall, weighs 60 kg and has a base stat total of 475, with its highest base stat in Attack (130). Its abilities are Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor, with Sheer Force as its Hidden Ability. Kingler is weak to Electric and Grass attacks.

Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

Kingler base stats

HP: 55
Attack: 130
Defense: 115
Sp. Atk: 50
Sp. Def: 50
Speed: 75
Total: 475

Abilities

Hyper Cutter
Shell Armor
Sheer Force (Hidden)

Kingler type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

Electric (2x)
Grass (2x)

Resists

Fire (0.5x)
Water (0.5x)
Ice (0.5x)
Steel (0.5x)

Kingler evolution chain

Krabby
Kingler — Level 28

Kingler level-up moveset

Lv. 1: Hammer Arm
Lv. 1: Harden
Lv. 1: Leer
Lv. 1: Metal Claw
Lv. 1: Water Gun
Lv. 1: Wide Guard
Lv. 12: Mud Shot
Lv. 16: Protect
Lv. 20: Bubble Beam
Lv. 24: Stomp
Lv. 31: Flail
Lv. 36: Razor Shell
Lv. 42: Slam
Lv. 48: Swords Dance
Lv. 54: Crabhammer
Lv. 60: Guillotine