The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Big Blade Pokemon still yields 3 Attack EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Only a Bisharp that stands above all others in its vast army can evolve into Kingambit.
Though it commands a massive army in battle, it’s not skilled at devising complex strategies. It just uses brute strength to keep pushing.
Kingambit's Dark/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Fire, and Ground. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Poison and Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Kingambit's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kingambit View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin5-6% U Turn9-11% Knock Off4-5% Draco Meteor17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kingambit View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin2-2% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Kingambit View Slowking builds →Scald25-29% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Kingambit View Chimecho builds →Dazzling Gleam16-19% | ||
Kingambit evolved from Pawniard's chain using a unique condition. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Pawniard eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Pawniard pushed Kingambit to 550 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kingambit to get Pawniard eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Sucker Punch is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Leftovers gives Kingambit passive recovery each turn to survive the setup turn, and max HP and Attack EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Kingambit best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Protect
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Kingambit won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Steel Beam and Foul Play anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Kingambit doesn't appear wild. Catch Pawniard instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Kingambit. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Kingambit in Scarlet & Violet
Pawniard is your first catch on the way to Kingambit. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-65 across 22 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PawniardEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Forest30%MidTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Forest30%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.52-653%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.52-653%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve BisharpNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.52-653%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.52-653%Postor evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
Step 3Kingambit ✓
Kingambit works as a wallbreaker with 550 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong competitive pick. That 135 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Urshifu (Fighting), Cinderace (Fire), and Golem (Ground) when using Kingambit. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Urshifu is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Kingambit has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Defiant raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered. That's the one you want on Kingambit. Pressure is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Supreme Overlord works too if your team needs something different.
Kingambit is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Kingambit has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Kingambit has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Kingambit has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves