Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Kingler
Say it: KI-ngl-er
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Kingler is the Pincer Pokémon — Water from Krabby. In Pokémon GO it is a Water attacker with Crabhammer. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Evolve Krabby or catch Kingler from events.
Say it: KI-ngl-er
Kingler (#099) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Krabby. Trainers use it as a Water attacker with Bubble / Metal Claw + Crabhammer / Razor Shell / Water Pulse / X-Scissor / Vice Grip. Against Kingler, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0099. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Bubble + Crabhammer / Razor Shell is the Water kit. Shadow Kingler is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Kingler is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 240
- Defense
- 181
- Stamina
- 146
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Kingler’s always-available TM pool. Bubble + Crabhammer covers Water raid needs.
Fast
- Bubble · Standard
Water energy / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel damage
Charged
- Crabhammer · Standard
Best Water nuke
- Razor Shell · Standard
Water / PvP
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water alternate
- X-Scissor · Standard
Bug coverage
- Vice Grip · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bubble
- metal claw
Charged
- vice grip
- x scissor
- water pulse
- crabhammer
- razor shell
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #564 of 954 · CP 1495
Metal Claw + Vice Grip
- Ultra League · rank #416 of 747 · CP 2485
Metal Claw + Vice Grip
- Master League · rank #321 of 1023 · CP 3198
Metal Claw + Vice Grip
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Water-type shortlist
- Shadow Kingler — Bubble + Crabhammer
- Kingler — Bubble + Crabhammer
- Kingler — Bubble + Crabhammer
Recommended vs these bosses
- Primal Groudon · Ground / Fire
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…t Option Budget Moveset Cannon Water Primal Kyogre Waterfall + Origin Pulse Shadow Kyogre Kingler / Gyarados Bubble + Crabhammer / Aqua Tail Fire Reshiram / Mega Charizard Y Fire Fang + F…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…ists Fire Punch; Grass hits Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes Groudon hard 9 Kingler Bubble Crabhammer Water Budget Water attacker; strong Crabhammer damage 10 Mega Blastoise…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…ega Venusaur Vine Whip Frenzy Plant* Grass/ Poison Grass Mega boost for lobby; Elite TM 9 Kingler Bubble Crabhammer Water Budget Water DPS; accessible 10 Gyarados Waterfall Hydro Pump Wat…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).