
Is Kingler Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
The physical/special mismatch from the originals carries into the remake. Kingler's 130 Attack is enormous, but Water attacks use Special in Gen 3. AbilityHyper Cutter keeps the Attack from being lowered, protecting the one thing Kingler does well. Handles Blaine through Water on the Special side. The Attack goes mostly to waste.
Krabby resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.
Misty's typing presses Krabby's defenses.
Krabby trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Erika's Pokemon outpace and outclass Krabby here.
Kingler has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Kingler trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Kingler has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Kingler resists most of Giovanni's coverage and hits back hard.
Kingler trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Kingler has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Kingler trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Kingler trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Kingler trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Kingler on Pallet Town (Super Rod fishing, Lv 25-35, rare).
- After Misty
- TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
- After Koga
- HM03WaterSurf135100%15
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 57WaterCrabhammer15090%10
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Kingler in FireRed & LeafGreen
Super Rod only and LeafGreen exclusive. Kingler has 17 fishing encounters across the map, but rare at every one. Lots of water, low odds.
17 locations to catch Kingler28 locations to catch Krabby
Encountered via fishing with a Rod
Encountered via fishing with a Rod, Surfing
Catch Krabby at any of the 28 locations below, then level it up to 28 — it evolves into Kingler.
Where To Catch Kingler in FRLG
To get Kingler, start by catching Krabby through fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch KrabbyCerulean CityLv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Route 10Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Route 11Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Route 12Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Route 13Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Route 24Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Route 4Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 84%Bond BridgeLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Five IslandLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Five Isle MeadowLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Green PathLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Kindle RoadLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Memorial PillarLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%One IslandLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Outcast IslandLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Resort GorgeousLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Trainer TowerLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Treasure BeachLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Water LabyrinthLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Water PathLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 80%Route 19Lv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 80%Seafoam Islands - B3FLv.15-30Super RodLeafGreenRate 80%Seafoam Islands - B4FLv.15-30Super RodLeafGreenRate 80%Bond BridgeLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 80%Kindle RoadLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 80%Treasure BeachLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 80%Cerulean CityLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Pallet TownLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 10Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 11Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 12Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 13Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 19Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 24Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Route 4Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Seafoam Islands - B3FLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Seafoam Islands - B4FLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 60%Cinnabar IslandLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Pallet TownLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Vermilion City - CityLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Vermilion City - HarborLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Five IslandLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Five Isle MeadowLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Green PathLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Memorial PillarLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%One IslandLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Outcast IslandLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Resort GorgeousLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Trainer TowerLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Water LabyrinthLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Water PathLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenRate 40%Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenTanoby RuinsLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRoute 20Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenRoute 21Lv.15-35Super RodLeafGreenIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3Lv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenTanoby RuinsLv.15-25Super RodLeafGreenCerulean CityLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Cinnabar IslandLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 20%Cinnabar IslandLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Pallet TownLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 10Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 11Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 12Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 13Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 19Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 20Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 20%Route 20Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 21Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 21Lv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 20%Route 24Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Route 4Lv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Seafoam Islands - B3FLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Seafoam Islands - B4FLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Vermilion City - CityLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Vermilion City - CityLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 20%Vermilion City - HarborLv.5-15Good RodFireRedRate 20%Vermilion City - HarborLv.5-15Good RodLeafGreenRate 20%Vermilion City - CityLv.25-30Super RodFireRedRate 40%Seafoam Islands - B3FLv.25-30Surfing on waterLeafGreenRate 30%Seafoam Islands - B4FLv.25-30Surfing on waterLeafGreenRate 30%
Step 2Kingler ✓Cinnabar IslandLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 5%Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3Lv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 5%Tanoby RuinsLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 5%Pallet TownLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Bond BridgeLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Five IslandLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Five Isle MeadowLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Green PathLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Kindle RoadLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Memorial PillarLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%One IslandLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Outcast IslandLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Resort GorgeousLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Trainer TowerLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Treasure BeachLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Water LabyrinthLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%Water PathLv.25-35Super RodLeafGreenRate 4%or evolve from Krabby (Step 1)
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Kingler Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Kingler
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Pineco builds →Explosion26-31% Rapid Spin5-7% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemNothing NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Marshtomp builds →Hydro Pump14-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOwntempo ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Lickitung builds →Knock Off20-24% Flamethrower14-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Arbok builds →Sludge Bomb17-20% Earthquake18-22% Body Slam16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidooze ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Swalot builds →Sludge Bomb16-18% Explosion43-50% Body Slam15-18% | ||
Kingler Evolutions
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
FRLG Kingler Best Moveset
130 Attack is enormous, but all Water moves use the Special stat in this format, leaving Kingler's best stat stranded. 50 Sp. Atk means Water TermStab hits weakly. AbilityHyper Cutter protects Attack from drops. The moveset fights the type system: massive physical power with no physical Water to channel it.
Best Build
Kingler best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Dig 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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Kingler FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
- Why can't I find Kingler in FireRed?
Kingler is exclusive to Pokemon LeafGreen. FireRed players have to trade for one.

See the Locations section above for where to find Kingler in LeafGreen.
How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen
GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak.
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 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves