Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Crabhammer 14.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Crabhammer. Crabhammer costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kingler takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 567
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,616 CP
Kingler moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Metal Claw Best | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Mud Shot Elite | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabhammer Best STAB | Water | 85 | 50 | 2.0s | 42.5 | 1.70 |
| Razor Shell STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 35 | 33 | 2.0s | 17.5 | 1.06 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| X Scissor | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabhammer | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Kingler runs Metal Claw with Crabhammer — 14.4 DPS and 221 TDO as a Steel-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Kingler places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #24 | B | 14.4 | 221 | Metal Claw Crabhammer |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Kingler is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kingler
Use Kingler against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Kingler
- Evolve from
- Krabby · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Kingler knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 71 | 2,445 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,647 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,578 | 1,657 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,963 | 2,061 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,578 | 1,657 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,193 | 1,253 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,578 | 1,657 |
Is Kingler good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #24 makes Kingler a useful Steel-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Steel bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (240), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Kingler deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 125 |
| Lv 3 | 210 |
| Lv 4 | 296 |
| Lv 5 | 381 |
| Lv 6 | 467 |
| Lv 7 | 552 |
| Lv 8 | 637 |
| Lv 9 | 723 |
| Lv 10 | 808 |
| Lv 11 | 889 |
| Lv 12 | 970 |
| Lv 13 | 1,051 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,131 |
| Lv 15 | 1,212 |
| Lv 16 | 1,293 |
| Lv 17 | 1,374 |
| Lv 18 | 1,455 |
| Lv 19 | 1,535 |
| Lv 20 | 1,616 |
| Lv 21 | 1,697 |
| Lv 22 | 1,778 |
| Lv 23 | 1,859 |
| Lv 24 | 1,940 |
| Lv 25 | 2,020 |
| Lv 26 | 2,101 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,182 |
| Lv 28 | 2,263 |
| Lv 29 | 2,344 |
| Lv 30 | 2,425 |
| Lv 31 | 2,465 |
| Lv 32 | 2,506 |
| Lv 33 | 2,546 |
| Lv 34 | 2,586 |
| Lv 35 | 2,627 |
| Lv 36 | 2,667 |
| Lv 37 | 2,708 |
| Lv 38 | 2,748 |
| Lv 39 | 2,788 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,829 |
| Lv 41 | 2,865 |
| Lv 42 | 2,901 |
| Lv 43 | 2,937 |
| Lv 44 | 2,974 |
| Lv 45 | 3,011 |
| Lv 46 | 3,048 |
| Lv 47 | 3,085 |
| Lv 48 | 3,122 |
| Lv 49 | 3,160 |
| Lv 50 | 3,198 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0099
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0099_POKEMON_KINGLER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kingler in Pokemon GO?
Kingler's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Crabhammer (charged), worth 14.4 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kingler's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kingler takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kingler's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kingler reaches 3,198 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,829 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 Kingler?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kingler shows 1,616 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,020 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.
Is Shadow Kingler better than regular Kingler?
Shadow Kingler deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Kingler in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Krabby (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kingler be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kingler 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.