# Kingler - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kingler in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Kingler)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Kingler
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 55.598%
- **Knock Off**: 48.739%
- **Crabhammer**: 44.179%
- **High Horsepower**: 42.448%
- **Rock Slide**: 38.114%
- **Brick Break**: 35.390%
- **Night Slash**: 29.280%
- **Agility**: 28.787%
- **Ally Switch**: 25.961%
- **Superpower**: 19.155%

## Common Abilities
- **Hyper Cutter**: 65.922%
- **Sheer Force**: 33.507%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.572%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 32.676%
- **Focus Sash**: 32.483%
- **Safety Goggles**: 16.248%
- **Life Orb**: 8.174%
- **Psychic Seed**: 4.091%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.115%
- **Other**: 4.214%

## Common Teammates
- **Togekiss**: 56.061%
- **Rillaboom**: 53.846%
- **Weezing**: 32.839%
- **Dusclops**: 30.931%
- **Dragapult**: 28.879%
- **Toxtricity**: 26.467%

## FAQ for Kingler in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Kingler?
The most common moves for Kingler are Liquidation, Knock Off, Crabhammer, High Horsepower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kingler?
Kingler is frequently paired with Togekiss, Rillaboom, Weezing, Dusclops. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Kingler?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kingler?
The top build for Kingler features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `156/252/0/0/100/0`. This configuration accounts for 28.676% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingler?
Kingler is most effectively run with the ability **Hyper Cutter** (65.922%) and the item **Assault Vest** (32.676%).

### What is the most common role for Kingler?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Kingler often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Kingler?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **475** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Kingler on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Kingler) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Kingler
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*