Kingler

Kingler

Selected Masterpiece • 20/106
Market Price $5.24
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Kingler card captures a moment on the shoreline, where the Pokémon sits with its large claws poised and ready. The gentle waves lap at the sand nearby, creating a serene backdrop that contrasts with Kingler's formidable presence. Its bright orange shell stands out against the muted colors of the beach, emphasizing its role as both a predator and a part of this coastal environment. In this small snapshot, Kingler embodies the balance of strength and tranquility found in nature.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Crabhammer

30

Scissor Blow

80

If the Defending Pokémon would be be Knocked Out by this attack, Kingler does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost