Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Kingler [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Water-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0.5x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kingler? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Kingler is here! This exceptional Pokémon is Water-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Kingler out in the 4th generation battlefield. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Discover how Kingler excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Species: Kingler Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb Ability: Hyper Cutter Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Moveset: - Double-Edge / Return - Superpower / Brick Break - X-Scissor - Rock Slide
Physical Sweeper Kingler (Hyper Cutter)
In single battles, Kingler is known as a stupendous Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using powerful physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingler's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Kingler recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hyper Cutter, prevents other pokemon from lowering Kingler's attack stat stage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Kingler's attack and defense by 1 stage). ◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune). ◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage. ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kingler? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Kingler Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb Ability: Hyper Cutter Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Moveset: - Rock Slide - Double-Edge / Return - Superpower / Brick Break - X-Scissor
Doubles Physical Sweeper Kingler (Hyper Cutter)
For those intense double battles, Kingler is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using formidable physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingler's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Kingler recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hyper Cutter, prevents other pokemon from lowering Kingler's attack stat stage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Kingler's attack and defense by 1 stage). ◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune). ◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kingler can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Kingler.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kingler can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Kingler
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Kingler's stats
Agility
Amnesia
Ancient Power
Harden
Iron Defense
Metal Claw
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Kingler
Ice Beam
Knock Off
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kingler in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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