Kingler Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kingler in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kingler
Kingler is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 40.700 DPS.
Kingler can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Kingler is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Kingler resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Kingler is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (40.700 DPS), Regieleki (36.706 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (34.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Kingler: After defeating Kingler, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1578 and 1657 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1963-2061 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kingler from raids will have exactly 1657 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Kingler?
The best counter for Kingler is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 40.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (36.706 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (34.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kingler?
Kingler can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Kingler weak to?
Kingler is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kingler be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kingler's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kingler from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kingler from raids will have 1657 CP at level 20, or 2061 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1578. If you see 1657 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kingler worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kingler is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Kingler?
For the best moveset for Kingler itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kingler stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Kingler without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kingler can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (36.706 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (34.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Kingler in raids?
Weather boost information for Kingler is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.