Kingler

Kingler (Japanese: キングラー Kinguraa) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Physiology
Kingler is a Pincer Pokémon. It has a crest on top of its head. It has two pincers with different sizes.

Natural abilities
Kingler can have the ability Hyper Cutter or the ability Shell Armor. Hyper Cutter prevents Kingler's Attack from decreasing. Shell Armor prevents Kingler from getting hit by critical hits. Kingler is a strong 'Physical Sweeper', with moves such as Swords Dance, Rock Slide, Crabhammer, Brick Break, Return, and X-Scissor. The larger pincer has 10,000 horsepower strength. However, it is so heavy, it is difficult to aim.

Evolution
Kingler evolves from Krabby at level 28.

Anime
Ash has a Kingler, which evolved from his Krabby after a battle against an Exeggutor in the Indigo Plateau Conference.


 * Giovanni's Kingler

Trivia
The size of Kingler's claw and its size in general resemble the real-life Fiddler Crab.