kingler-gmax

Kingler Gmax is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I with a unique Gigantamax form introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Hyper Cutter: Prevents the Pokémon's Attack stat from being lowered.
• Shell Armor: Prevents critical hits.
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30% but removes those effects.

Physical Characteristics:

• Gigantamax Kingler retains the basic crustacean structure of regular Kingler but becomes significantly larger.
• Its left pincer grows to an enormous size and is covered with a frothy, foamy substance that resembles a cloud.
• The foam can be expelled with tremendous force and is used as a weapon.
• Its body is a more vibrant orange, and its legs are equipped with sharp, pointed tips for stability.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in coastal regions and beaches, Kingler lives near water bodies where it can hunt for prey.
• Known for its territorial nature, it uses its massive pincers to fend off intruders and assert dominance over its territory.
• Despite its aggressive appearance, it can be quite passive unless provoked.

In Battle:

• Kingler Gmax is known for its devastating physical attacks and high Attack stat.
• G-Max Foam Burst is its signature move during Gigantamax battles, which not only deals damage but also harshly lowers the Speed of opposing Pokémon.
• Strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types but vulnerable to Electric and Grass-type moves.
• Common moves include Crabhammer, Liquidation, and Superpower, which benefit from Sheer Force if it has the hidden ability.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Krabby starting at level 28.
• Does not evolve further, but can Gigantamax in specific conditions in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Interesting Facts:

• The Gigantamax form of Kingler is exclusive to certain events or through special in-game conditions.
• Its G-Max Foam Burst move is inspired by the real-life phenomenon of waves crashing onto rocky shores, creating a foamy appearance.
• A notable Pokémon in competitive play due to its high Attack stat and access to various powerful moves.
• Kingler’s design and abilities are inspired by real-world crabs, particularly their strength and territorial behavior.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

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• Red: The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power.However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
• Blue: The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power.However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
• Yellow: One claw grew massively and as hard as steel.It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.
• Gold: It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer.The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly.
• Silver: Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts thepincers too fast, it loses its bal­ ance and staggers.
• Crystal: Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's notin battle, the claw just gets in the way.
• Ruby: KINGLER has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others.However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
• Sapphire: KINGLER has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others.However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
• Emerald: It waves its huge, oversized claw in the air to communicate with others. But since the claw is so heavy, this Pokémon quickly tires.
• Firered: Its large and hard pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
• Leafgreen: The large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
• Diamond: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• Pearl: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• Platinum: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• Heartgold: It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer’s size makes it difficult to aim properly.
• Soulsilver: Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
• Black: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• White: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• Black-2: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• White-2: The larger pincer has 10,000- horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.
• X: Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
• Y: Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its balance and staggers.
• Omega-Ruby: Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Kingler has an enormous, oversized claw. It waves this huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: One claw grew massively and is as hard as steel. It has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, it is too heavy.
• Sword: Its large and hard pincer has 10,000-horsepower strength. However, being so big, it is unwieldy to move.
• Shield: Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

99 National

99 Kanto

165 Original-Johto

167 Updated-Johto

99 Letsgo-Kanto

99 Galar

39 Isle-Of-Armor