MetaMons competitive notes
Kingler is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 475 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 75) and a physical attacking profile. Its Hyper Cutter ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Kingler. Build around what Kingler actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Kingler takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Kingler into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (130)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (50)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 75)
- BST
- 475 (typical for the format)
Kingler is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 475 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 75) and a physical attacking profile. Its Hyper Cutter ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Kingler. Build around what Kingler actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Kingler
Kingler is the Pincer Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 475 with Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor as abilities.
What is Kingler weak to?
Kingler is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Kingler
To counter Kingler in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Kingler in competitive teams
Kingler can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Kingler on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
