Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Krabby after being fed 50 candies. It can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Kingler if it is capable to.
Pokédex description
Pincer Pokémon
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's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
10 (10) / 8
6 (12) / 5
Charged attacks
85 (43) / 85
55 (37) / 35
35 (18) / 40
45 (30) / 65
65 (22) / 80
Attack availability
- Bubble: added on February 16th, 2017
- Crabhammer: added on August 23rd, 2019
- Razor Shell: added on September 1st, 2023
- Mud Shot: removed on February 16th, 2017
Evolution family
Kingler is part of a two-member family.
43. #0098 Krabby |
#0099 Kingler |
Gigantamax Kingler |
43. #0098 Krabby |
#0099 Kingler |
Gigantamax Kingler |
Availability
Kingler
- Kingler was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Kingler was released along with the change of Field Research on October 1st, 2018.
- Dynamax form of Kingler was released on December 9th, 2024.
- Shiny form of Dynamax Kingler was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,425 2,627 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,616 2,020 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 8,744
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,212 | Field Research: Battle in a Gym 3 times: Water Festival 2018 Win 3 Gym battles: 2018 Jun |
Gigantamax Kingler
- Gigantamax form of Kingler will be released at the start of Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Day on February 1st, 2025.
- Shiny form of Gigantamax Kingler was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Max Battles |
1,616 | 6-star Max Battle
Gigantamax Kingler Max Battle Day: 2025 Feb 1 |
Gallery
Trivia
- Kingler is a tier 1 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.