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Pokédex Entry

Pincer Pokémon

It waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this Pokémon quickly tires.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#180 Johto Dex · #099 National

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents Attack reduction.

Shell Armor(Secondary)

Blocks critical hits.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Trades effects for power.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

166

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Krabby

Base form

→

Kingler

Level up Krabby to Lv. 28

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How to Obtain

Kingler appears common in Poni Cave while fishing with Super Rod, common in Poni Isle while fishing with Super Rod, and common in Safari Zone Gate while fishing with Super Rod, among 16 other areas. Wild ones range from level 19 to 45.

Wild Encounters (21)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Wide GuardLevel: 1Wide Guard	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	Wide GuardLevel: 1Wide Guard	Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
1	Mud SportLevel: 1Mud Sport	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	Mud SportLevel: 1Mud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
5	Vise GripLevel: 5Vise Grip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
5	Vise GripLevel: 5Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
9	LeerLevel: 9Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
9	LeerLevel: 9Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
11	HardenLevel: 11Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
11	HardenLevel: 11Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
15	Bubble BeamLevel: 15Bubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
15	Bubble BeamLevel: 15Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
19	Mud ShotLevel: 19Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
19	Mud ShotLevel: 19Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
32	ProtectLevel: 32Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
32	ProtectLevel: 32Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
44	SlamLevel: 44Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
44	SlamLevel: 44Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
51	BrineLevel: 51Brine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10
51	BrineLevel: 51Brine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
56	CrabhammerLevel: 56Crabhammer	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
56	CrabhammerLevel: 56Crabhammer	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
63	FlailLevel: 63Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
63	FlailLevel: 63Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.

Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SlamSlam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
SlamSlam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
TickleTickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
BideBide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
Ally SwitchAlly Switch	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Ally SwitchAlly Switch	The user switches places with its partner.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
5	LeerLevel: 5Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
5	LeerLevel: 5Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
12	Vise GripLevel: 12Vise Grip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
12	Vise GripLevel: 12Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
16	HardenLevel: 16Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
16	HardenLevel: 16Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
23	Mud ShotLevel: 23Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
23	Mud ShotLevel: 23Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
27	StompLevel: 27Stomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
27	StompLevel: 27Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
38	GuillotineLevel: 38Guillotine	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
38	GuillotineLevel: 38Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
49	ProtectLevel: 49Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
49	ProtectLevel: 49Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
57	CrabhammerLevel: 57Crabhammer	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
57	CrabhammerLevel: 57Crabhammer	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SlamSlam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
SlamSlam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.

TM/HM Moves (38)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BrineBrine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.