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.
Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Kingler with Leaf Storm (193-227%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (162-190%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x193-227%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave28-33% Thunderbolt 2x162-190%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 29 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Ally Switch, Amnesia and 9 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Kingler Best Moveset
Fighting coverage gives Kingler answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Hypercutter mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Kingler best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
- X Scissor
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Superpower
- Crabhammer
- Rock Slide
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Agility and Ally Switch 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Kingler doesn't appear wild. Catch Krabby instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 28 to get Kingler. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Kingler in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Kingler starts with Krabby at Lv. 25+ via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch KrabbyRoute 105 - OutsideAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 105 - OutsideOmega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 106Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 106Omega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 107Omega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 107Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 108Omega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 108Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 109Omega RubyGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chainRoute 109Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.25 Route5%MidDexNav chain
Step 2Kingler ✓
Kingler Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Crabhammer, Knock Off, Xscissor, and Superpower 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