Where can I find Kingler in Polished Crystal?

Kingler can be found in 38 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Kingler?

Kingler is a water-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Kingler learn in Polished Crystal?

Kingler can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Kinglerin Pokémon Polished Crystal

water

Pokédex Entry

Pincer Pokémon

Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#185 Johto Dex · #099 National

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering Attack.

Shell Armor(Secondary)

Protects from critical hits.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Removes effects to increase damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

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

206

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Krabby

Base form

→

Kingler

Level up Krabby to Lv. 28

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How to Obtain

Kingler appears common in Route 23 while surfing or fishing with Super Rod, common in Scary Cave B1F, and in Cliff Cave (uncommon) in the day-time and night, among 24 other areas. Wild ones range from level 35 to 62, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (30)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
1	Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.
5	ScratchLevel: 5Scratch	normal	40	100	35
5	ScratchLevel: 5Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
9	LeerLevel: 9Leer	normal	0	100	30
9	LeerLevel: 9Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
11	Defense CurlLevel: 11Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
11	Defense CurlLevel: 11Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
15	Bubble BeamLevel: 15Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
15	Bubble BeamLevel: 15Bubble Beam	An attack that may lower Speed.
19	DigLevel: 19Dig	ground	90	100	10
19	DigLevel: 19Dig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
21	Metal ClawLevel: 21Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	normal	65	100	20
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	An attack that may cause flinching.
32	ProtectLevel: 32Protect	normal	0	100	10
32	ProtectLevel: 32Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
37	X ScissorLevel: 37X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
37	X ScissorLevel: 37X Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
44	Close CombatLevel: 44Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
44	Close CombatLevel: 44Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
51	CrabhammerLevel: 51Crabhammer	water	100	95	10
51	CrabhammerLevel: 51Crabhammer	Has a high critical hit ratio.
56	AncientpowerLevel: 56Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
56	AncientpowerLevel: 56Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
63	ReversalLevel: 63Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
63	ReversalLevel: 63Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	100	30
AgilityAgility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	0	100	30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	100	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	65	100	20
Knock OffKnock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Kingler. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Kingler resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Kingler, either offensively or defensively.

Kinglerin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry