As a Dark/Steel type, Kingambit has 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 100
Attack: 135
Defense: 120
Sp. Atk: 60
Sp. Def: 85
Speed: 50
Total: 550

Kingambit has a base stat total of 550, higher than 80% of Pokémon. With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 100 HP, 120 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Kingambit can have the abilities Defiant, Supreme Overlord and Pressure.

How to beat Kingambit

The best way to beat Kingambit is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves.