#0099Generation 1
Kingler — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Water
Kingler is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Kingler has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Foam Burst.
Base Stats
| HP | 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 130 | |
| Defense | 115 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | |
| Speed | 75 | |
| Total | 475 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Pincer Pokémon
- Height
- 1.3 m (4′03″)
- Weight
- 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
- Abilities
- Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor
- Hidden Ability
- Sheer Force
- EV Yield
- 2 Attack
- Catch Rate
- 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 166
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Water 3
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Kingler
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Kingler differed:
- 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.
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What type is Kingler?
Kingler is a Water type Pokemon, classified as the Pincer Pokémon.
What does Kingler evolve into?
Kingler is the final stage of its evolution line (Krabby → Kingler) and does not evolve further.
What are Kingler's base stats?
Kingler has 55 HP, 130 Attack, 115 Defense, 50 Sp. Atk, 50 Sp. Def and 75 Speed, for a base stat total of 475.
What abilities can Kingler have?
Kingler can have the ability Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor, plus Sheer Force as a hidden ability.