A Collector's Field Notes on Kingler Pokémon Cards
Kingler through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Krabby and Arctovish.
2024-02-01
Popularity Rank: #402
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #621
2019 survey: #202
#402 / 1025
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Kingler
Pincer Pokémon
The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
Pokédex details
Height
1.3 m
Weight
60.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
60 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Red
Habitat
Waters Edge
Shape
Armor
Egg groups
Water3
What makes Kingler so likeable
Quick read on why Kingler clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that kingler can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Kingler if it has the Gigantamax Factor.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Kingler feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Kingler is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Kingler from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Secluded Springs
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Brilliant Stars
Holo Rare VMAX
Brilliant Stars
Holo Rare V
Sword & Shield
Uncommon
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
Phantom Forces
Uncommon
Great Encounters
Rare
Expedition Base Set
Rare
Expedition Base Set
Rare
Fossil
Uncommon
Showing 12 of 14 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Laying out a Kingler page that photographs well
Binder geometry for Kingler: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Kingler #47 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Kingler binder page.
Kingler #38 (Fossil) is a reliable choice for any Kingler binder — good value and classic artwork.
Kingler #20 (Great Encounters) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Kingler #15 (Expedition Base Set) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Kingler page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Kingler mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Kingler chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
Fossil
Uncommon
Great Encounters
Rare
Expedition Base Set
Rare
Secluded Springs
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Right page
Brilliant Stars
Holo Rare VMAX
Brilliant Stars
Holo Rare V
Sword & Shield
Uncommon
Phantom Forces
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Rare
FireRed & LeafGreen
Rare
Crystal Guardians
Rare
Start with a background that echoes Kingler's water, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Kingler
Illustration by twitter.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Kingler
Scene wallpaper — Kingler
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Kingler
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Photograph the Kingler page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #099 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Kingler (キングラー) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Water typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Kingler cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Kingler. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Kingler — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
55
Attack
130
Defense
115
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
75
Total: 475
Players file Kingler around tier "Past" while Ability Hyper Cutter (Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-water Kingler spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Sheer Force is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Kingler — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Kingler, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.
A second dex beat (Leafgreen) frames Kingler as the large pincer has 10,000-horsepower crushing force.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Kingler shows up in Crystal lore as its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it's not in battle, the claw just gets in the way. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Krabby → Kingler make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Kingler
Spanish
Kingler
French
Krabboss
Italian
Kingler
Japanese
キングラー
Japanese (Romaji)
Kingler
Korean
킹크랩
Chinese (Simplified)
巨钳蟹
Chinese (Traditional)
巨鉗蟹
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