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Kingler, the Pincer Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Kingler
ID:#99Pincer Pokémon
Height
1.3m
Weight
60.0kg
Catch Rate
60
Exp
166
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Kingler Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Kingler in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 63 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon HeartGold
Kanto

Kingler Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry

Its oversized claw is very powerful, but when it’s not in battle, the claw just gets in the way.

Pokemon HeartGold Kingler Sprites

Kingler front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldPrimary
Kingler back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldReverse
Kingler shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldShiny
Kingler shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldShiny Reverse

Pokémon HeartGold Kingler Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Kingler via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.

MoveTypeRequirement
Vice GripnormalLv. 1
BubblewaterLv. 1
Mud SportgroundLv. 1
Vice GripnormalLv. 5
LeernormalLv. 9
HardennormalLv. 11
Bubble BeamwaterLv. 15
Mud ShotgroundLv. 19
Metal ClawsteelLv. 21
StompnormalLv. 25
ProtectnormalLv. 32
GuillotinenormalLv. 37
SlamnormalLv. 44
BrinewaterLv. 51
CrabhammerwaterLv. 56
FlailnormalLv. 63

End of Move Database

Pokémon HeartGold Kingler Locations

Kingler can be caught in 12 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Kanto Sea Route 19 Area, Whirl Islands 1f, and Whirl Islands B2f. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Sea Route 19 Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 28 and 31 by smashing rocks with a 90% encounter rate.

Cherrygrove City Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Union Cave B2f

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Johto Route 34 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Olivine City Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Johto Sea Route 40 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Whirl Islands 1f

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    15%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    5%Rare

Whirl Islands B2f

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    15%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    5%Rare

Cianwood City Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Seafoam Islands B4f

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    15%Uncommon

Johto Route 47 Inside Cave

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • rock smash
    Lv. 28-31
    10%Uncommon

Kanto Sea Route 19 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon
  • rock smash
    Lv. 28-31
    90%Common

Johto Safari Zone Zone Rocky Beach

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 38
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 39
    10%Uncommon