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Kingler Great Encounters 2008
Card · Great Encounters · 2008

Kingler

$5.24 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Water
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.

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Catalogue plate № 20/106
Identity
PokémonKingler
TypeWater
RarityRare
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Year2008
Plate №20/106
Composition
StyleCartoonRealistic
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionCenteredSimple
PaletteCoolNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 90
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Krabby
Weakness Lightning +20
Retreat
Crabhammer 30
Scissor Blow 80

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