Type matchups
Damage Kingler takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Kingler has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 475
Kingler has a base stat total of 475, higher than 51% of Pokémon. With Attack (130) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 75 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 55 HP, 115 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Kingler can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor and Sheer Force.
How to beat Kingler
Kingler takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Kingler is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Krabby → Kingler), evolving from Krabby.
Best counters to Kingler
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingler weak to?
As a Water type, Kingler takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Kingler resistant to?
Kingler resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Kingler?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Kingler with super-effective attacks.