Kingler
Kingler (Japanese: キングラー Kingler) is a Water-type Pincer Pokémon that is the evolved form of Krabby when leveling it up to level 28.
Apperance[]
- Voice actor: Unshō Ishizuka (both English and Japanese)
Kingler is a crab-like Pokémon with four legs, two arms, and two powerful pincers. The upper half of its body and its pincers are orange, while the bottom half and legs are cream colored. Kingler has spikes on its head, and has a large lower jaw with teeth-like bumps. Its left pincer is particularly larger than its right pincer. Its height is 4'03" and weight is 132.3 lbs.
Special Abilities[]
Kingler's left pincer boasts 10,000 horsepower of crushing force, but its massive weight makes it difficult for Kingler to aim with.
Since Kingler are fully evolved Pokémon, they are capable of using Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Behavior[]
They wave their huge claw in the air to communicate with others. However, because the claw is so heavy, the Pokémon quickly tires.
Habitat[]
It can be presumed that, like its pre-evolution, Kingler live in beaches. It is found in Kanto and Johto.
Diet[]
- Main article: Pokémon food
Major appearances[]
Ash's Kingler[]
Ash's Krabby evolved into a Kingler in Round One - Begin!, during Ash's first round battle in the Kanto League.
Other[]
Minor appearances[]
Kingler first appeared in Showdown at Dark City as one of the Kaz Gym's Pokémon.
A Kingler appeared competing in a tournament in Princess vs. Princess.
A Kingler appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Kingler appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.
A Kingler was one of the Pokémon living at Temacu's father's lab in The Heartbreak of Brock.
A Kingler was under the ownership of a Trainer who was waiting in line to register for the Whirl Cup in Octillery The Outcast.
Multiple Kingler also appeared in The Power of One and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Kingler appeared in Up Close and Personable!.
A Kingler appeared in Expedition to Onix Island!.
A Kingler was among the Pokémon hypnotized by Cassidy and Butch in Re-Voltion.
A Kingler appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A Kingler, under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.
Pokédex entry[]
Kingler, Pincer Pokémon. The evolved form of Krabby. Kingler's crushing claws has immensely powerful crushing strength with the power of 10,000 horsepower, making it a powerful opponent. Howerver, because of the pincer claws weight, it is difficult to aim.