Stats & Training
Kingler's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Kingler Weakness
Kingler's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Kingler's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x77-91% Vine Whip 2x28-35% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x65-77% Mega Drain 2x35-42% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x111-131%KO Mega Drain 2x51-60% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x144-169%KO Mega Drain 2x64-76% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x73-87% Razor Leaf 2x31-38% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x78-93% Leaf Tornado 2x55-65% Vine Whip 2x27-33% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x27-33% Mega Drain 2x31-38% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x111-132%KO Mega Drain 2x52-62% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x145-172%KO Mega Drain 2x68-80% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x143-168%KO Giga Drain 2x117-139%KO Needle Arm 2x46-55% Mega Drain 2x65-77% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x71-84% Razor Leaf 2x30-37% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x43-51% Energy Ball 2x77-91% Leaf Tornado 2x55-66% Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x159-188%KO Magical Leaf 2x105-125%KO Mega Drain 2x73-86% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x100-119%KO Razor Leaf 2x47-56% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x105-125%KO Mega Drain 2x49-59% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x143-168%KO Mega Drain 2x67-79% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x136-162%KO Giga Drain 2x114-135%KO Needle Arm 2x44-53% Mega Drain 2x64-76% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x158-186%KO Magical Leaf 2x106-125%KO Mega Drain 2x71-84% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x74-87% Energy Ball 2x99-117%KO Razor Leaf 2x47-55% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x109-128%KO Mega Drain 2x50-58% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x141-166%KO Mega Drain 2x64-76% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x183-216%KO Energy Ball 2x138-163%KO Giga Drain 2x116-137%KO Needle Arm 2x44-52% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x163-192%KO Magical Leaf 2x110-130%KO Mega Drain 2x73-86% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x124-146%KO Giga Drain 2x104-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x83-98% | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x146-173%KO Giga Drain 2x122-144%KO Vine Whip 2x36-43% Mega Drain 2x67-79% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x73-86% Energy Ball 2x104-122%KO Razor Leaf 2x45-53% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x110-130%KO Mega Drain 2x50-60% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x165-194%KO Magical Leaf 2x109-129%KO Mega Drain 2x74-88% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x125-148%KO Giga Drain 2x104-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x84-99% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x147-173%KO Giga Drain 2x123-145%KO Vine Whip 2x37-44% Mega Drain 2x66-78% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x147-173%KO Leaf Blade 2x74-88% Energy Ball 2x102-120%KO Razor Leaf 2x47-55% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x109-129%KO Mega Drain 2x51-60% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone can KO Kingler with Thunderbolt (224-264%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Kingler for 42-49%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x224-264%KO Flash Cannon49-59% Volt Switch 2x175-206%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Breloom builds →Mach Punch33-39% Bullet Seed 2x42-49% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Kingler is the evolved form of Krabby. Breeding produces Krabby eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Krabby gave Kingler the biggest boost in HP (+25), bringing the total to 475 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kingler to get Krabby eggs easily using 25 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Amnesia, Ancient Power and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Kingler Best Moveset
the remaining moves gives Kingler answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Sheerforce mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Kingler best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Rock Slide
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Agility and Amnesia on Kingler. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Crabhammer and Surf, they expand what Kingler can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kingler in Black 2 & White 2
Kingler starts showing up in endgame fishing spots at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Kingler in Black 2 & White 2
Krabby is your first catch on the way to Kingler. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KrabbyVirbank CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CityCommonLateAnyShaking spotVirbank CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CityCommonLateAnyVirbank CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CityCommonLateAnyShaking spotVirbank CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CityCommonLateAnyVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Power-plantCommonLateAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Power-plantCommonLateAnyVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Power-plantCommonLateAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Power-plantCommonLateAny
Step 2Kingler ✓Virbank CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CityUncommonPostAnyShaking spotVirbank CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CityUncommonPostAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Power-plantUncommonPostAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Power-plantUncommonPostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Krabby (Step 1)
Kingler Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Kingler's 475 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Crabhammer with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Sheer Force on Kingler. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Kingler also gets Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor, but they don't compare. On wall sets, Sheer Force pairs with Kingler's base 115 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
In Black 2 & White 2, Kingler fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Crabhammer, Rock Slide, Xscissor, and Swords Dance on Kingler. Crabhammer is the most common pick at 25% usage. Crabhammer provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Kingler first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves