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Kingler (#099) is a Water-type Pincer Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Kingler in Route 23, Cerulean Cave (2F), Cerulean Cave (B1F), and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are with the Super Rod in Route 23 (25%, Lv 23). It evolves from Krabby at level 28 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (130), and its base stat total of 425 ranks #23 of 151.
- National No.
- #099
- Type
- Water
- Category
- Pincer Pokémon
- Height
- 4′03″ (1.3 m)
- Weight
- 132.0 lb (59.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 60 of 255
- Base EXP
- 206
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
KINGLER's oversized pincer can crush with roughly 10,000 hp of force, though its sheer size makes it clumsy to swing around.
Where to find Kingler in Pokémon Red
- Route 23: Super Rod, Lv 23, 25% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (2F): Super Rod, Lv 23, 25% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): Super Rod, Lv 23, 25% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (1F): Super Rod, Lv 23, 25% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | #90 of 151 | |
| Attack | 130 | #2 of 151 | |
| Defense | 115 | #7 of 151 | |
| Special | 50 | #101 of 151 | |
| Speed | 75 | #61 of 151 | |
| Total | 425 | #23 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Kingler
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bubble | Water | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Vise Grip | Normal | 55 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Vise Grip | Normal | 55 | 100% | 30 |
| 25 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30% | 5 |
| 34 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Crabhammer | Water | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| 49 | Harden | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Kingler in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Kingler in Route 23, Cerulean Cave (2F), Cerulean Cave (B1F), and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are with the Super Rod in Route 23 (25%, Lv 23).
What type is Kingler?
Kingler is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
Does Kingler evolve?
Kingler is the final form: it evolves from Krabby at level 28.
What moves does Kingler learn?
Kingler starts with Bubble, Leer, and Vise Grip and learns Vise Grip (Lv 20), Guillotine (Lv 25), Stomp (Lv 34), Crabhammer (Lv 42), and Harden (Lv 49) by leveling up. It can learn 19 TMs and HMs.
What are Kingler's base stats?
HP 55, Attack 130, Defense 115, Special 50, Speed 75, for a total of 425.
What's the catch rate of Kingler?
Kingler's catch rate is 60 out of 255.