# Kingler - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kingler in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Kingler)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Kingler
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Crabhammer**: 100.000%
- **Superpower**: 97.087%
- **Rock Slide**: 83.564%
- **Knock Off**: 83.530%
- **Protect**: 16.288%
- **Other**: 19.532%

## Common Abilities
- **Hyper Cutter**: 83.527%
- **Shell Armor**: 16.137%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.336%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 83.526%
- **Maranga Berry**: 14.291%
- **Other**: 2.183%

## Common Teammates
- **Talonflame**: 83.563%
- **Stantler**: 83.526%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 83.526%
- **Milotic**: 83.525%
- **Bisharp**: 70.634%
- **Swanna**: 16.137%

## FAQ for Kingler in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Kingler?
Kingler is frequently paired with Talonflame, Stantler, Salamence-Mega, Milotic. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 83.526% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingler?
Kingler is most effectively run with the ability **Hyper Cutter** (83.527%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (83.526%).

### What is the most common role for Kingler?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Kingler often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Kingler) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Kingler
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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