Competitive Information for Kingambit [Scarlet/Violet]
Dark / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
This Pokemon's moves have 10% more power for each fainted ally, up to 5 allies.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kingambit? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Kingambit, a prestigious Pokémon boasting Dark and Steel attributes. Kingambit is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Delve into Kingambit's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 56 Atk / 184 SpD / 16 Spe
Moveset:
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
Kingambit is a brilliant Special Wall for single battles. This moveset focuses to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Kingambit last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's moves have 10% more power for each fainted ally up to 5 allies.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Kowtow Cleave is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Chople Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Throat Chop
- Iron Head
- Slash / Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's moves have 10% more power for each fainted ally up to 5 allies. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Throat Chop is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kingambit? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Chople Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Throat Chop
- Iron Head
- Slash / Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's moves have 10% more power for each fainted ally up to 5 allies. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Throat Chop is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Kingambit is: Ghost
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Water, Dragon, Rock, Fire or Flying
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dark or Steel ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast / X-Scissor
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Kingambit
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw / X-Scissor
Kingambit is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Kingambit's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate. Shadow Claw or X-Scissor are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
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Teratype Fire moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Slash
Kingambit is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Slash / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Poison Jab / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Shadow Claw
- Slash
Kingambit is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Kingambit
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Supreme Overlord / Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Night Slash / Foul Play
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Shadow Claw
Kingambit is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kingambit's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingambit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Supreme Overlord, Kingambit's attack and special attack raise by 10% per fainted teammate.
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kingambit can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Kingambit.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kingambit can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Kingambit
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Guard, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Kingambit's stats
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Kingambit
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Kingambit in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Kingambit's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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