Encounter locations
Kanto · 17 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Five Island | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Five Island Meadow | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Five Island Memorial Pillar | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Five Island Resort Gorgeous | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Five Island Water Labyrinth | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Four Island Icefall Cave Back | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| One Island | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| One Island Kindle Road | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| One Island Treasure Beach | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Route 19 | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Seven Island Tanoby Ruins | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Seven Island Trainer Tower | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Six Island Green Path | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Six Island Outcast Island | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Six Island Water Path | Super Rod | 25–35 |
| Three Island Bond Bridge | Super Rod | 25–35 |
Johto · 22 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cherrygrove | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cherrygrove | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cianwood | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cianwood | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cliff Cave | WalkingDay | 22 |
| Cliff Cave | WalkingNight | 22 |
| Olivine | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Olivine | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 19 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 19 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 34 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 34 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Route 40 | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Route 40 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Union Cave B2F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Union Cave B2F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Whirl Islands 1F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Whirl Islands B2F | Super RodNight | 40 |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 75
Abilities · Hyper Cutter / Shell Armor
Hidden ability · Sheer Force
Size · 1.3 m · 60 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Krabby · Level 28
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Kingler
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wide Guard |
| 1 | Hammer Arm |
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Harden |
| 1 | Metal Claw |
| 12 | Mud Shot |
| 16 | Protect |
| 20 | Bubble Beam |
| 24 | Stomp |
| 31 | Flail |
| 36 | Razor Shell |
| 42 | Slam |
| 48 | Swords Dance |
| 54 | Crabhammer |
| 60 | Guillotine |