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.
One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
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 |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Venusaur builds →Power Whip 2x80-95% Petal Dance 2x180-212%KO Razor Leaf 2x39-46% Vine Whip 2x31-37% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x98-115%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-95% Thunder Shock 2x37-44% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (209-246%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x209-246%KO Volt Switch 2x163-192%KO Dazzling Gleam93-109%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Kingler Best Moveset
Life Orb and Hypercutter form the backbone. Kingler invests spread EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Crabhammer handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Kingler develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Crabhammer and Blizzard show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kingler in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
You'll want late-game access before hunting Kingler. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Kingler in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Kingler starts with Krabby at Lv. 18-38 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch KrabbyRoute 10Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Route10%MidRoute 10Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Route10%MidRoute 12Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route15%LateRoute 12Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route15%LateRoute 13Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 13Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%Late
Step 2Kingler ✓Route 12Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route5%LateRoute 12Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route5%LateRoute 13Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route5%LateRoute 13Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route5%Lateor evolve from Krabby (Step 1)
Kingler Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Life Orb is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, run Crabhammer, Rock Slide, Knock Off, and Wideguard 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