Kingler 38/62

Name: Kingler #38 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-38
Price: 3.86 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves From: Krabby

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

3.86 $0.29 (6.99%)

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unlimited

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0.98 $0.14 (16.67%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	226.72	16.46%	x59
PSA9	40.19	27.05%	x10
PSA8	23.42	14.02%	x6.1
PSA7	11.03	13.29%	x2.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	102.88	—	x105
PSA9	28.22	3.45%	x29
PSA8	27.74	62.03%	x28
PSA7	17.10	—	x17

About Kingler

The large pincer has 10,000 horsepower of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kingler
National Pokédex #99
Card Number 38/62
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Krabby
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Flail10×
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Kingler.
Crabhammer40

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a powerful red crab with one massive claw raised, poised on a rocky, purple seabed, exuding strength and readiness amidst a mysterious underwater environment.

Playability Overview

Kingler's damage-scaling Flail can become powerful over time, but its reliance on accumulating damage counters makes it a risky and slow strategic choice.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Underwater ClashKingler's fierce pose and dynamic pincers really capture the chaos of an ocean battle. I'd place this card prominently on a "Marine Mayhem" page. The vibrant blues and the action-packed art make it perfect to showcase alongside other water-type heavyweights like Gyarados or Sharpedo.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Bright Blue / Battle Ready / Aquatic Fury