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 |
 Tapu Bulu GrassFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Abundance Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Tapu Bulu builds →Wood Hammer 2x118-138%KO Solar Beam 2x158-187%KO Energy Ball 2x119-141%KO Giga Drain 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 2x141-166%KO Energy Ball 2x108-127%KO Seed Bomb 2x68-81% Needle Arm 2x51-60% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x165-194%KO Leaf Blade 2x66-78% Energy Ball 2x125-148%KO Giga Drain 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x235-277%KO Wood Hammer 2x90-106%KO Solar Beam 2x218-256%KO Energy Ball 2x165-194%KO | ||
 Sceptile Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kingler View Sceptile builds →Leaf Storm 2x204-240%KO Solar Beam 2x188-222%KO Leaf Blade 2x62-74% Energy Ball 2x141-166%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 33 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Ally Switch, Amnesia and 9 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Kingler best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Crabhammer
- Liquidation
- Swords Dance
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Kingler Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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