Pokemon Sword and Shield Kingler is a Water Type Pincer Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Kingler in South Lake Miloch with a 30% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Kingler are 55 HP, 130 Attack, 50 SP Attack, 115 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 75 Speed.


List of Kingler Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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Total | 475 | |
HP | 55 | |
Attack | 130 | |
Defense | 115 | |
Special Attack | 50 | |
Special Defense | 50 | |
Speed | 75 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Kingler to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.
Kingler Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Hyper Cutter | Normal | |
Shell Armor | Normal | |
Sheer Force | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
Shield Pokedex Entry
Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

Gigantamax Kingler
Gigantamax Sword Pokedex Entry
The flow of Gigantamax energy has spurred this Pokémon's left pincer to grow to an enormous size. That claw can pulverize anything.
Gigantamax Shield Pokedex Entry
The bubbles it spews out are strongly alkaline. Any opponents hit by them will have their bodies quickly melted away.
Kingler Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Kingler?
Kingler does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Krabby and evolve it into Kingler. A popular spawn location you can find Krabby is in the South Lake Miloch area with a 30% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Kingler Raids
Where do i find Kingler Raids?
You can find Kingler raids in the following locations: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell, Gigantamax Raid Battles.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Kingler Weakness
Kingler is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Kingler Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Kingler Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Kingler Moves List
What moves can Kingler learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Kingler can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.
Kingler Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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01 | [] Wide Guard | — | |||||
01 | [] Hammer Arm | — | |||||
01 | [] Water Gun | — | |||||
01 | [] Leer | — | |||||
01 | [] Harden | — | |||||
01 | [] Metal Claw | — | |||||
12 | [] Mud Shot | — | |||||
16 | [] Protect | — | |||||
20 | [] Bubble Beam | — | |||||
24 | [] Stomp | — | |||||
31 | [] Flail | — | |||||
36 | [] Razor Shell | — | |||||
42 | [] Slam | — | |||||
48 | [] Swords Dance | — | |||||
54 | [] Crabhammer | — | |||||
60 | [] Guillotine | — |
TM Moves Kingler can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM45 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Power depends on held item. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM83 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 95 | 10 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM94 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
TM97 | Brutal Swing | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
Kingler TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR00 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Attack. |
TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR03 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Sharply raises user's Speed. |
TR17 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Special Defense. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR39 | Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Lowers user's Attack and Defense. |
TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | Sharply raises user's Defense. |
TR60 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | User switches with opposite teammate. |
TR84 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
TR94 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
TR98 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
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