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Kinglerin Pokémon Heart & Soul

water

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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

#099

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

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 Hns while fishing with Super Rod, common in Poni Isle Hns while fishing with Super Rod, and common in Safari Zone Low Mid Hns while fishing with Super Rod, among 34 other areas. Wild ones range from level 19 to 45.

Wild Encounters (39)


Cherrygrove City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	30%
Cianwood City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	15%
Cliff Edge Cave Hns	any	Field	Lv. 23	10%
Cliff Edge Cave Hns	any	rock smash	Lv. 28	10%
Five Island	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Five Island Meadow	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Five Island Memorial Pillar	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Five Island Resort Gorgeous	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Five Island Water Labyrinth	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Four Island Icefall Cave Back	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Olivine City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	30%
One Island	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
One Island Kindle Road	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
One Island Treasure Beach	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Pallet Town	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Poni Cave Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 43	95%
Poni Isle Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 43	95%
Route 19	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Route 20	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%
Route 21 North	any	super rod	Lv. 25	4%

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Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	0	100	30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	55	100	30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
5	LeerLevel: 5Leer	normal	0	100	30
5	LeerLevel: 5Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
12	Vise GripLevel: 12Vise Grip	normal	55	100	30
12	Vise GripLevel: 12Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
16	HardenLevel: 16Harden	normal	0	0	30
16	HardenLevel: 16Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
23	Mud ShotLevel: 23Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
23	Mud ShotLevel: 23Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
27	StompLevel: 27Stomp	normal	65	100	20
27	StompLevel: 27Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
38	GuillotineLevel: 38Guillotine	normal	1	30	5
38	GuillotineLevel: 38Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
49	ProtectLevel: 49Protect	normal	0	0	10
49	ProtectLevel: 49Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
57	CrabhammerLevel: 57Crabhammer	water	0	0	10
57	CrabhammerLevel: 57Crabhammer	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DigDig	ground	100	100	10
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SlamSlam	normal	80	75	20
SlamSlam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	0	100	20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (38)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.