Kingambit
Kingambit is a Dark/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
Evolution of Bisharp.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0983 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Steel |
| Species | Big Blade Pokémon |
| Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
| Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Defiant 2. Supreme Overlord Pressure (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0369 (Scarlet/Violet) 0188 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 275 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
| Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 550 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
(Level 52)
(defeat 3 Bisharp that are holding Leader's Crest)
Pokédex 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. |
Moves learned by Kingambit
Moves learnt by level up
Kingambit learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 35 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 50 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 57 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Kingambit learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowtow Cleave | Dark | 85 | ∞ |
Egg moves
Kingambit learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kingambit gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Kingambit is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 170 | Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 |
Kingambit sprites
- See all Kingambit sprites
Where to find Kingambit
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
|---|
Answers to Kingambit questions
Other languages
| English | Kingambit |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドドゲザン |
| German | Gladimperio |
| French | Scalpereur |
| Italian | Kingambit |
| Spanish | Kingambit |
| Korean | 대도각참 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 仆刀将军 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 仆斬將軍 |
| English |
Big Blade Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | だいとうポケモン |
| German | Langschwert-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Pourfendant |
| Italian | Pokémon Granspada |
| Spanish | Pokémon Gran Espada |
| Korean | 대도포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大刀宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大刀寶可夢 |
Name origin
- king
- royalty
- King's Gambit
- a chess move


