Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. This crustacean Pokémon resembles a crab with a distinctive oversized left pincer. Its strong shell covers its body, featuring a red upper half and a light tan lower half. Kingler's upper body is topped with six tall, thin spikes that resemble a crown. Its most notable feature is its enormous left claw, which is roughly twice as large as the right one and as hard as steel.
Kingler's large pincer boasts an impressive 10,000-horsepower strength, making it a formidable tool for offensive maneuvers. However, this massive claw comes with a drawback - it's so heavy that Kingler can barely lift it, causing balancing problems and quick fatigue from continuous use. Despite this challenge, Kingler has been observed using its pincers to communicate with others of its species.
Often found on the edges of water bodies, particularly oceans, Kingler's powerful claws are capable of prying open the shells of Shellder and Cloyster. Its unique ability to use its pincers for both combat and communication showcases the dual nature of this adaptation.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Pincer Pokémon
- Height: 4'3" (1.3 m)
- Weight: 132.3 lbs (60.0 kg)
- Abilities: Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, Sheer Force (Hidden)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 50% Male, 50% Female
- Egg Groups: Water 3
- Hatch Time: 5,120 steps
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: "The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use."
- Yellow: "The large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move."
- Gold: "Its pincers grow particularly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers."
- Ruby/Sapphire: "Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires."
Evolutions
Kingler evolves from Krabby at level 28.
Habits
Kingler is often found on the edges of water, usually the ocean. It uses its powerful claws to pry open the shells of other Pokémon like Shellder and Cloyster. Kingler has been observed communicating with others of its species by waving its pincers.
Additions Across Generations
In Generation VIII, Kingler gained a Gigantamax form, which further emphasizes its already massive left pincer. This form comes with an exclusive G-Max move called G-Max Foam Burst. The Gigantamax energy causes Kingler's left pincer to grow to an enormous size, capable of pulverizing anything.