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.
Kingler is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Kingler is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Kingler has no type immunities.
To counter Kingler in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Kingler's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
