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==History==
==History==
===Kanto===
===Original series===
====Kanto====
[[File:Ash Krabby.png|left|thumb|200px|As a {{p|Krabby}}]]
[[File:Ash Krabby.png|left|thumb|200px|As a {{p|Krabby}}]]
Ash originally obtained it as a {{p|Krabby}} in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', where he became angry at {{an|Misty}} for her saying that it was a fluke that he captured all his other Pokémon. Storming down to the beach, he discovered a minuscule Krabby and then made fun of it. Krabby challenged Ash, who fought it with a nearby stick and then captured it in a [[Poké Ball]]. Having six Pokémon already in his party at the time, the newly caught Krabby's Poké Ball was teleported away, much to Ash's surprise and concern. He soon learned that Krabby was sent to Professor Oak.
Ash originally obtained it as a {{p|Krabby}} in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', where he became angry at {{an|Misty}} for her saying that it was a fluke that he captured all his other Pokémon. Storming down to the beach, he discovered a minuscule Krabby and then made fun of it. Krabby challenged Ash, who fought it with a nearby stick and then captured it in a [[Poké Ball]]. Having six Pokémon already in his party at the time, the newly caught Krabby's Poké Ball was teleported away, much to Ash's surprise and concern. He soon learned that Krabby was sent to Professor Oak.
[[File:Ash_Gary_Krabby.png|thumb|left|200px|With Gary's bigger Krabby]]
[[File:Gary Krabby.png|thumb|left|200px|With Gary's bigger Krabby]]
Ash quickly rang Oak and became horrified that he thought Oak was eating his new Krabby. However, he became relieved that Oak was actually eating tofu and that Krabby was quite happy at Oak's lab. However, the happiness he felt at capturing his seventh Pokémon wore off as soon as Oak revealed that {{Gary}} had also captured a Krabby, although his was far larger in size. Gary later mocked Krabby himself in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', degrading Krabby in comparison to his own.
Ash quickly rang Oak and became horrified that he thought Oak was eating his new Krabby. However, he became relieved that Oak was actually eating tofu and that Krabby was quite happy at Oak's lab. However, the happiness he felt at capturing his seventh Pokémon wore off as soon as Oak revealed that {{Gary}} had also captured a Krabby, although his was far larger in size. Gary later mocked Krabby himself in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', degrading Krabby in comparison to his own.


Krabby's battling debut came in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', when Ash used it during the first round of the [[Pokémon League]] against [[Mandi]]. He reasoned that Krabby would be perfect for a battle on the Water field despite {{an|Misty}}'s protests that Ash should borrow one of her Pokémon as Krabby had never battled before. Ash retorted that he still had {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} as backups should Krabby fail.
Krabby's battling debut came in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', when Ash used it during the first round of the [[Pokémon League]] against [[Mandi]]. He reasoned that Krabby would be perfect for a battle on the Water field despite {{an|Misty}}'s protests that Ash should borrow one of her Pokémon as Krabby had never battled before. Ash retorted that he still had {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} as backups should Krabby fail.


It seemed at first that Misty's forebodings would prove true; Mandi's {{p|Exeggutor}} used {{m|Psychic}} to trap Krabby in a whirlpool. However, Krabby managed to escape and took control of the battle with {{m|ViceGrip}}. It avoided Exeggutor's {{m|Hypnosis}} and took victory with {{m|Leer}} and {{m|Stomp}}. The intensity of the battle caused it to evolve into a {{p|Kingler}}. It was able to finish the rest of the match single-handedly, defeating Mandi's {{p|Seadra}} by slowing it down with {{m|Bubble}} and then knocking it out with {{m|Crabhammer}}, and then taking out his {{p|Golbat}} with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}. This was despite Misty and {{an|Brock}}'s real concerns about Kingler's ability to prevail against Seadra's speed and Golbat's air attacks.  
It seemed at first that Misty's forebodings would prove true; Mandi's {{p|Exeggutor}} used {{m|Psychic}} to trap Krabby in a whirlpool. However, Krabby managed to escape and took control of the battle with Vice Grip. It avoided Exeggutor's {{m|Hypnosis}} and took victory with Leer and Stomp. The intensity of the battle caused it to evolve into a {{p|Kingler}}. It was able to finish the rest of the match single-handedly, defeating Mandi's {{p|Seadra}} by slowing it down with Bubble and then knocking it out with Crabhammer, and then taking out his {{p|Golbat}} with a Hyper Beam. This was despite Misty and {{an|Brock}}'s real concerns about Kingler's ability to prevail against Seadra's speed and Golbat's air attacks.  
[[File:Oak Muk Kingler Tauros.png|thumb|220px|Kingler, Muk and Tauros offering to fight Drake]]
[[File:Oak Muk Kingler Tauros.png|thumb|220px|Kingler, Muk and Tauros offering to fight Drake]]
Ash also used Kingler in his battle on the Ice field in ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', where Kingler defeated [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s {{p|Cloyster}} by hammering repeatedly on its shell with Crabhammer until it fainted. It then fought his {{p|Arcanine}}, but its Bubble was dodged by the {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, and then it was knocked out by {{m|Dragon Rage}}.
Ash also used Kingler in his battle on the Ice field in ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', where Kingler defeated [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s {{p|Cloyster}} by hammering repeatedly on its shell with Crabhammer until it fainted. It then fought his {{p|Arcanine}}, but its Bubble was dodged by the {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, and then it was knocked out by {{m|Dragon Rage}}.


Kingler spent most of the time at Oak's lab as Ash and his {{ashfr}} traveled the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. Muk and Kingler offered to fight for Ash in the Orange Island Championship battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', but Ash chose {{AP|Tauros}} instead.
Kingler spent most of the time at Oak's lab as Ash and his {{ashfr}} traveled the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. {{AP|Muk}} and Kingler offered to fight for Ash in the Orange Island Championship battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', but Ash chose {{AP|Tauros}} instead.


===Johto===
====Johto====
[[File:Misty Psyduck Confusion.png|thumb|left|220px|Kingler's undoing at the Whirl Cup]]
Ash used Kingler in Johto during the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament in ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', when Ash realized that he only had a single {{type|Water}} Pokémon, {{AP|Totodile}}. He sent {{AP|Bayleef}} to Oak's lab and Kingler joined his team. In the second round, after Totodile's loss to {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, Kingler knocked out Poliwhirl with a powerful one-two punch Crabhammer. However, when Ash ordered it to use Vice Grip on {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, the pain gave Psyduck the ability to tap into its {{t|Psychic}} powers and defeat Kingler with a {{m|Confusion}} attack. Kingler was sent back to Oak's lab afterwards.
Ash used Kingler in Johto during the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament in ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', when Ash realized that he only had a single {{type|Water}} Pokémon, {{AP|Totodile}}. He sent {{AP|Bayleef}} to Oak's lab and Kingler joined his team. In the second round, after Totodile's loss to {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl|Politoed}}, Kingler knocked out Poliwhirl with a powerful one-two punch Crabhammer. However, when Ash ordered it to use {{m|ViceGrip}} on {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, the pain gave Psyduck the ability to tap into its psychic powers and defeat Kingler with a {{m|Confusion}} attack. Kingler was sent back to Oak's lab afterwards.


In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', Ash planned to use Kingler in the Johto League [[Silver Conference]] against [[Macy]]'s array of Fire Pokémon, but it was injured while rescuing a trio of runaway {{p|Voltorb}}, who shocked Kingler when it caught them. Ash was later informed that Kingler would not be able to compete in the battle, but {{AP|Squirtle}} arrived in time to fill Kingler's spot.
In ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', Ash planned to use Kingler in the Johto League [[Silver Conference]] against [[Macy]]'s array of Fire Pokémon, but it was injured while rescuing a trio of runaway {{p|Voltorb}}, who shocked Kingler when it caught them. Ash was later informed that Kingler would not be able to compete in the battle, but {{AP|Squirtle}} arrived in time to fill Kingler's spot.
===Advanced Generation series===


In ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', Kingler made a cameo appearance telling the other Pokémon about [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].
In ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', Kingler made a cameo appearance telling the other Pokémon about [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].


Kingler currently resides at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Lab, where it quickly made friends with [[Ash's Corphish]] in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.
Kingler currently resides at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Lab, where it quickly made friends with [[Ash's Corphish]] in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.
===Best Wishes series===
Kingler was reunited with Ash in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where it and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Kingler.png|thumb|Ash and Kingler]]
[[File:Ash and Kingler.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Kingler]]
In its debut, Krabby appeared to be fiery and brash, challenging Ash to a fight despite him not even being a Pokémon. However, upon capture Krabby mellowed significantly and became a very modest and quiet Pokémon. This is most likely due to its residence with Professor Oak, who said in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' that Pokémon take on the personality of the person who spends the most time with it. In battle, Kingler was quietly determined, not giving up against [[Mandi]] despite on face value being the underdog against all three of his Pokémon. Kingler was a very modest victor, happily hugging his Trainer, but not waving to the crowd or gloating at Mandi. These are more of Oak's traits coming through, as opposed to the rest of Ash's team.
In its debut, Krabby appeared to be fiery and brash, challenging Ash to a fight despite him not even being a Pokémon. However, upon capture Krabby mellowed significantly and became a very modest and quiet Pokémon. This is most likely due to its residence with Professor Oak, who said in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' that Pokémon take on the personality of the person who spends the most time with it. In battle, Kingler was quietly determined, not giving up against [[Mandi]] despite on face value being the underdog against all three of his Pokémon. Kingler was a very modest victor, happily hugging his Trainer, but not waving to the crowd or gloating at Mandi. These are more of Oak's traits coming through, as opposed to the rest of Ash's team.


This is most likely the reason Kingler never secured a permanent position on Ash's team. It has proven loyal and caring and strong in battle, but the very little time together has likely led Ash to feel more secure using his other Pokémon. Kingler, like Muk and Tauros, remains a trump card in Ash's arsenal.
This is most likely the reason Kingler never secured a permanent position on Ash's team. It has proven strong in battle, loyal, and caring, but the very little time spent together has likely led Ash to feel more secure using his other Pokémon. Kingler, like Muk and Tauros, remains a trump card in Ash's arsenal.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
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{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
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{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Stomp|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Stomp|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
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{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP075|Round One - Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|EP075|Round One - Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Crabhammer|EP075|Round One - Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Crabhammer|EP075|Round One - Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|EP075|Round One - Begin!|rec=yes}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Kingler is the first and only {{type|Water}} Pokémon that Ash has owned that ever [[Evolution|evolved]] under his ownership. It also was his only evolved Water type up until the capture of {{AP|Palpitoad}} in ''[[BW032|Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!]]''.
* Kingler is the first {{type|Water}} Pokémon that Ash has owned that [[Evolution|evolved]] under his ownership, and his only one until ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', 777 episodes later.
* Kingler is the first and only one of Ash's Pokémon that evolved after its first battle. It is also Ash's only Pokémon to win in a [[Pokémon League]] match single handedly, excluding one on one matches.
** It also was his only evolved Water type up until the capture of {{AP|Palpitoad}} in ''[[BW032|Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!]]''.
* Because of Kingler being injured by multiple {{p|Voltorb}}, it is the only one of Ash's Pokémon at the time not to participate in the [[Silver Conference]].
* Kingler is Ash's only Pokémon to win in a [[Pokémon League]] match single handedly, excluding one-on-one matches.
* Its last appearance was in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', meaning it has been absent for more episodes than any of Ash's other Pokémon.
* Since Kingler was injured by multiple {{p|Voltorb}}, it is the only one of Ash's Pokémon at the time not to participate in the [[Silver Conference]].
* Kingler was the first Pokémon Ash caught that was transferred after he caught it.
* Kingler has learned every move it knows in a single [[EP075|episode]].
* Kingler has learned every move it knows in a single [[EP075|episode]].
* In {{game|Yellow}}, a game highly based on the anime, Krabby's encounter rate is 70%, as opposed {{2v2|Red|Blue}}'s encounter rate of 33%. In addition, in Yellow only, it is possible to catch Kingler by [[fishing]] on Route 25. These additions of commonness are likely made as a reference to Ash's Kingler.
* Kingler is the only Pokémon Ash caught in [[Kanto]] that did not appear in the flesh or in a flashback during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, only appearing in the picture at the end of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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