kingambit

kingambit

Attributes

  • Species: Kingambit
  • Base Experience: 275
  • Height: 20
  • Weight: 1200
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 1008
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 25
  • Color: Black
  • Egg Groups: Humanshape
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Humanoid

Stats

  • HP
    100
  • Attack
    135
  • Defense
    120
  • Special Attack
    60
  • Special Defense
    85
  • Speed
    50

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Kingambit is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Dark / Steel

Abilities:

  • Defiant: Boosts the Attack stat by two stages whenever a stat is lowered by an opponent.
  • Supreme Overlord (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of its moves based on the number of fainted allies in battle.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Kingambit resembles a powerful, humanoid warrior with a regal and commanding presence.
  • It has a dark, metallic body with a sharp, steel blade crest on its head reminiscent of a katana.
  • Its arms and legs are muscular, with steel-like armor plates, and it wears a long, flowing cape.
  • The Pokémon's face is partly obscured by a helmet-like structure, with a piercing gaze visible through the shadows.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Known for its strategic and commanding nature, Kingambit often takes the lead in battles among its kind.
  • It prefers secluded, mountainous areas where it can hone its skills and command other Pokémon.
  • Displays a regal demeanor and is often seen as a leader within its community.
  • Its presence commands respect and loyalty from its allies.

In Battle:

  • Kingambit is a formidable physical attacker with high Attack and Defense stats.
  • Notable moves include Iron Head, Kowtow Cleave, and Sucker Punch, which take advantage of its dual-type strengths.
  • Strong against Fairy, Rock, and Ice types due to its Steel typing, and Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark typing.
  • Vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, and Fire-type moves.

Evolution:

  • Evolves from Bisharp when a Bisharp defeats three other Bisharp that are leading a pack, each holding a Leader's Crest.
  • Bisharp itself evolves from Pawniard starting at level 52.

Interesting Facts:

  • Kingambit’s design is inspired by samurai and feudal lords, symbolizing strength and authority.
  • The name "Kingambit" suggests a strategic mind, drawing from both "king" and "gambit" in chess, reflecting its tactical prowess in battle.
  • It is known for its signature move, Kowtow Cleave, which showcases its martial prowess and dominance.
  • The ability Supreme Overlord emphasizes its role as a leader, gaining strength from the sacrifices of its allies.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Front Shiny

Evolution Chain

Pawniard - 624
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Bisharp - 625
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Min. Lvl 52

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Kingambit - 983
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Moves

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

  • Scarlet: Only a Bisharp that stands above all others in its vast army can evolve into Kingambit.
  • Violet: Though it commands a massive army in battle, it’s not skilled at devising complex strategies. It just uses brute strength to keep pushing.

Pokedex

  • 983 National
  • 369 Paldea
  • 188 Kitakami