Kingler

キングラー · Krabboss

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.

Type: water
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Pincer Pokémon
Japanese: キングラー
Height: 1.3 m
Weight: 60.0 kg
Habitat: Waters-edge
Color: Red
Shape: Armor

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Kingler.

#0098

Krabby

Stage 1

Base form

#0099

Kingler

Stage 2

From Krabby

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 055

/255
Attack 130

/255
Defense 115

/255
Sp. Atk 050

/255
Sp. Def 050

/255
Speed 075

/255

§ III

Best Kingler cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 12 cards.

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§ IV

Kingler through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 SY

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

2 cards
Base era
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02 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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03 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Base era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
EX era
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05 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

1 card
EX era
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