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#0099 Gigantamax Kingler

Kingler standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Kingler’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Water
Abilities
Hyper CutterPrevents the Attack stat from being lowered.Shell ArmorReduces physical damage taken by 25%.
Hidden ability
Sheer ForceMoves lose added effects but gain power.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Water 3
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
2 Attack
Gigantamax Kingler’s base stats
HP55
Attack130
Defense115
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def50
Speed75
Total475

Where to find it

The game has no Dynamax.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Gigantamax Kingler’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Wide GuardRockStatus——10For 1 turn, the user blocks attacks that would hit its whole team.
1Hammer ArmFightingPhysical1009010The user swings a huge arm at the foe. It lowers the user’s Speed by 1 stage.
1Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.
12Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515The user hurls a blob of mud at the foe. It also lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
16ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
20Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. 10% chance to lower its Speed by 1 stage.
24StompNormalPhysical6510020The foe is stomped with a big foot. 30% chance to make it flinch. Double damage if it used Minimize.
31FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
36Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510The user slashes with sharp shells. It may lower the foe’s Defense.
42SlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.
48Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
54CrabhammerWaterPhysical1009010The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.
60GuillotineNormalPhysicalvar.305A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Gigantamax Kingler can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
TM115High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510Attacks the target with tremendous force.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
TM122LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010Strikes the target with water power. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial409010Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Gigantamax Kingler can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.

Ruins of Alph · Cost: Rare Bone ×1

Requirements: Ruins of Alph: small extras

the Ruins of Alph

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.

Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Pewter City

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