Kingambit
Dark/Steel-type, Generation 9. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 666.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Focus Blast
Same-type attack bonus on Metal Claw. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kingambit takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- 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 Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Metal Sound STAB | Steel | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Snarl 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 Best | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Foul Play 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
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Kingambit is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kingambit
How to get Kingambit
- Evolve from
- Bisharp · 100 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Kingambit good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kingambit has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (238), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
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 Metal Claw (fast) with Focus Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kingambit's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kingambit takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Poison, Dark, Dragon, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kingambit's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kingambit reaches 4,086 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,614 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kingambit?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kingambit shows 2,065 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,581 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Kingambit in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Bisharp (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kingambit be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kingambit depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.