The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
In-game descriptions of Kingler Gmax across different games
- Pokémon Red
- "The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use."
- Pokémon Yellow
- "One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy."
- Pokémon Gold
- "It can hardly lift its massive, overgrown pincer. The pincer's size makes it difficult to aim properly."
- Pokémon Silver
- "Its pincers grow peculiarly large. If it lifts the pincers too fast, it loses its bal ance and staggers."
- Pokémon Crystal
- "Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way."
- Pokémon Ruby
- "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."
About Kingler Gmax
Kingler Gmax 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 Gmax weak to?
Kingler Gmax is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Kingler Gmax
To counter Kingler Gmax 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 Gmax in competitive teams
Kingler Gmax can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Kingler Gmax on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.