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Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Pincer Pokémon. Its evolution line is Krabby → Kingler.
What type is Kingler?
Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Kingler weak to?
Kingler is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Kingler resist?
Kingler resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Kingler's base stats?
Kingler has a base stat total of 475. Its highest base stat is Attack at 130. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Kingler have?
Kingler can have Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor as standard abilities, plus Sheer Force as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Kingler evolve from?
Kingler evolves from Krabby starting at level 28.
Does Kingler evolve any further?
Kingler is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Kingler?
Kingler can be encountered in the wild in 23 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Kingler learn?
Kingler can learn 85 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Kingler's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 85 total
Level-Up
15 movesTM / HM
66 movesMove Tutor
4 movesWhere to find· 34 games
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Red?
3 spotsKingler can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, and Kanto Route 23 in Pokémon Red.
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Kanto Route 23
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Blue?
5 spotsKingler can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Kanto Route 23, Seafoam Islands B1f, and Seafoam Islands B3f in Pokémon Blue.
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Yellow?
6 spotsKingler can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 25, Seafoam Islands B1f, Seafoam Islands B2f, Seafoam Islands B3f, and Seafoam Islands B4f in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Gold?
10 spotsKingler can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Olivine City, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Silver?
10 spotsKingler can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Olivine City, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Silver.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Crystal?
10 spotsKingler can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Olivine City, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
- •Whirl Islands B3f
Kingler in Pokémon Ruby
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Kingler in Pokémon Sapphire
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Kingler in Pokémon Emerald
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Kingler in Pokémon FireRed
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Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon LeafGreen?
19 spotsKingler can be found in Bond Bridge, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave Waterfall, and Kanto Sea Route 19, and 13 other locations in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Bond Bridge
- •Five Island
- •Five Isle Meadow
- •Green Path
- •Icefall Cave Waterfall
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Kindle Road
- •Memorial Pillar
- •One Island
- •Outcast Island
- •Pallet Town
- •Resort Gorgeous
- •Tanoby Ruins
- •Trainer Tower
- •Treasure Beach
- •Water Labyrinth
- •Water Path
Kingler in Pokémon Diamond
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Kingler in Pokémon Pearl
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Kingler in Pokémon Platinum
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Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon HeartGold?
13 spotsKingler can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 47 Inside Cave, Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach, and Johto Safari Zone Wasteland, and 7 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- •Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach
- •Johto Safari Zone Wasteland
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon SoulSilver?
13 spotsKingler can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 47 Inside Cave, Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach, and Johto Safari Zone Wasteland, and 7 other locations in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- •Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach
- •Johto Safari Zone Wasteland
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Union Cave B2f
- •Whirl Islands 1f
- •Whirl Islands B2f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsKingler can be found in Driftveil City, Unova Route 13, and Unova Route 4 in Pokémon Black.
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon White?
3 spotsKingler can be found in Driftveil City, Unova Route 13, and Unova Route 4 in Pokémon White.
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Black 2?
3 spotsKingler can be found in Unova Route 18 Hidden Grotto, Virbank City, and Virbank Complex Outer in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Unova Route 18 Hidden Grotto
- •Virbank City
- •Virbank Complex Outer
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon White 2?
3 spotsKingler can be found in Unova Route 18 Hidden Grotto, Virbank City, and Virbank Complex Outer in Pokémon White 2.
- •Unova Route 18 Hidden Grotto
- •Virbank City
- •Virbank Complex Outer
Kingler in Pokémon X
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Kingler in Pokémon Y
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Kingler in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Kingler in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
2 spotsKingler can be found in Kanto Route 12 and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
2 spotsKingler can be found in Kanto Route 12 and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Sword?
14 spotsKingler can be found in Axews Eye, Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Galar Route 9 Main, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Max Den B, and North Lake Miloch Max Den E, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Axews Eye
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Galar Route 9 Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den E
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Shield?
14 spotsKingler can be found in Axews Eye, Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Galar Route 9 Main, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Max Den B, and North Lake Miloch Max Den E, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Axews Eye
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Galar Route 9 Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den E
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Green Japan?
5 spotsKingler can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Kanto Route 23, Seafoam Islands B1f, and Seafoam Islands B3f in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon Red Japan?
3 spotsKingler can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, and Kanto Route 23 in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Kanto Route 23
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
6 spotsKingler can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den N, Frigid Sea Max Den C, Giants Bed Max Den F, Giants Bed Max Den P, Giants Foot Max Den B, and Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den N
- •Frigid Sea Max Den C
- •Giants Bed Max Den F
- •Giants Bed Max Den P
- •Giants Foot Max Den B
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
6 spotsKingler can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den N, Frigid Sea Max Den C, Giants Bed Max Den F, Giants Bed Max Den P, Giants Foot Max Den B, and Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den N
- •Frigid Sea Max Den C
- •Giants Bed Max Den F
- •Giants Bed Max Den P
- •Giants Foot Max Den B
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
7 spotsKingler can be found in Challenge Beach, Challenge Beach Max Den G, Fields Of Honor, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Insular Sea Max Den E, and Loop Lagoon Max Den A, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Insular Sea Max Den E
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
- •Training Lowlands
Where can you find Kingler in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
7 spotsKingler can be found in Challenge Beach, Challenge Beach Max Den G, Fields Of Honor, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Insular Sea Max Den E, and Loop Lagoon Max Den A, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Insular Sea Max Den E
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
- •Training Lowlands