Kingambit Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,086, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Kingambit in Pokemon GO?

Kingambit's best moveset is Snarl with Foul Play, worth 21.8 DPS as a Dark-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Kingambit's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Kingambit reaches 4,086 CP at level 50 and 3,614 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Kingambit?

A 15/15/15 Kingambit shows 2,065 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,581 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,549 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Snarl Foul Play 21.8 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Kingambit takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting2.56× Fire1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Poison0.39× Dark0.625× Dragon0.625× Flying0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 238

Defense 203

Stamina 225

Stat total: 666
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,065 CP

Kingambit moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Metal Claw STAB	Steel	6	5	0.5s	12	10
Metal Sound STAB	Steel	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Snarl Best STAB	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dark Pulse STAB	Dark	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Focus Blast	Fighting	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Foul Play Best STAB	Dark	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Iron Head STAB	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
X Scissor	Bug	45	33	1.5s	30	1.36

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Metal Claw	Steel	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Metal Sound	Steel	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	1.60	—
Focus Blast	Fighting	150	75	2.00	—
Foul Play	Dark	65	40	1.63	—
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
X Scissor	Bug	65	40	1.63	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Kingambit runs Snarl with Foul Play — 21.8 DPS and 515 TDO as a Dark-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Rankings

Where Kingambit places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Dark	#28	C	21.8	515	Snarl Foul Play

Evolution

Pawniard 50 Candy

Bisharp 100 Candy

Kingambit

Family

Pawniard

Bisharp

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Kingambit is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Kingambit

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 56.0DPS 791TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 55.2DPS 730TDO 3

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 49.0DPS 484TDO 4

Mega HeracrossMega CounterClose Combat 45.7DPS 856TDO 5

Mega AlakazamMega CounterFocus Blast 45.0DPS 600TDO 6

Pheromosa Low KickFocus Blast 42.6DPS 278TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Fire, Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Kingambit

Evolve from: Bisharp · 100 Candy

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	92	3,124
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	92	3,382
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,029	2,116
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,524	2,633
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,029	2,116
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,534	1,600
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,029	2,116

Kingambit in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Pawniard Community Day	21 Nov 2026	Featured shiny	Yes

Is Kingambit good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

#28 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier C, 21.8 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Dark attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	51
Lv 2	160
Lv 3	269
Lv 4	378
Lv 5	487
Lv 6	596
Lv 7	705
Lv 8	814
Lv 9	923
Lv 10	1,033
Lv 11	1,136
Lv 12	1,239
Lv 13	1,342

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,445
Lv 15	1,549
Lv 16	1,652
Lv 17	1,755
Lv 18	1,858
Lv 19	1,962
Lv 20	2,065
Lv 21	2,168
Lv 22	2,271
Lv 23	2,375
Lv 24	2,478
Lv 25	2,581
Lv 26	2,685

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,788
Lv 28	2,891
Lv 29	2,994
Lv 30	3,098
Lv 31	3,149
Lv 32	3,201
Lv 33	3,253
Lv 34	3,304
Lv 35	3,356
Lv 36	3,407
Lv 37	3,459
Lv 38	3,511
Lv 39	3,562

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,614
Lv 41	3,660
Lv 42	3,706
Lv 43	3,752
Lv 44	3,799
Lv 45	3,846
Lv 46	3,894
Lv 47	3,941
Lv 48	3,989
Lv 49	4,037
Lv 50	4,086

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0983
Height: 2.00 m
Weight: 120.00 kg
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0983_POKEMON_KINGAMBIT

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Kingambit in Pokemon GO?

Kingambit's best moveset is Snarl with Foul Play, worth 21.8 DPS as a Dark-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Kingambit's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Kingambit takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground. Fighting is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Dark, Dragon, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel. Psychic, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Kingambit's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Kingambit reaches 4,086 CP at level 50 and 3,614 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Kingambit?

A 15/15/15 Kingambit shows 2,065 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,581 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,549 CP.

How do you get Kingambit in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Bisharp (100 Candy). Its most recent event was Pawniard Community Day (November 2026).

Can Kingambit be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Kingambit is in the game. It could be shiny in Pawniard Community Day (November 2026).

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