Kingler in Pokemon Winds & Waves
Kingler is on our Winds and Waves list because its evolution relative Krabby was spotted in the announcement trailer. Kingler itself was not spotted in the official material we reviewed (as of Oct 13, 2026).
We reviewed the announcement trailer gameplay (1:28 to 3:00) and 19 official site screenshots. Official media released later may show more.
Watch on YouTube (Krabby spotted at 2:07)
Where Krabby was spotted
- Announcement trailerFeb 27, 2026at 2:07
- Announcement trailerFeb 27, 2026at 2:55
- Official site screenshotFeb 27, 2026
Not revealed yet for Winds and Waves: locations, moves and base stats, so this page has no builds or counters for it yet.
More on the game: Pokemon Winds and Waves hub, Winds and Waves starters.
Shiny Kingler in Winds & Waves
Shiny Kingler has not been shown for Winds & Waves yet. See every game where Shiny Kingler can be hunted.
The shiny preview and evolution chain below are from earlier games.
Kingler Weakness
Kingler's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Kingler Evolutions
Kingler has been the final stage of its line in earlier games. The chain shown here reflects those games. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
In earlier games, Kingler could be paired through the Water 3 egg group to produce Krabby eggs.
Base Stats
The stat spread shown here comes from earlier games. Historically, Attack and Defense led the way for Kingler.
The larger pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
Game Availability
Kingler first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 9 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 7Let's Go
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
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Where to go next after Kingler.
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