Kingambit is the evolution of Pawniard and Bisharp and it’s a new Pokemon introduced in Generation 9.
However, it’s also an extremely strong Pokemon and many players have been struggling to defeat it.
If you’re more interested in adding it to your team, consider checking out our guide on how to evolve Bisharp and get Kingambit. It requires a very specific method that can be missed easily.
In this guide, I will explain how to defeat Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and showcase its weaknesses. In addition, I will mention some of the best Pokemon to use to defeat it.
Kingambit Weaknesses in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Starting with its type, Kingambit is a Dark/Steel-type Pokemon. Here are its reactions to each type of move.
- Damaged normally by (1x): Bug, Water, Electric, Fairy
- Weak to (2x): Ground, Fire
- Extremely weak to (4x): Fighting
- Immune to (0x): Poison, Psychic
- Resistant to (0.5x): Normal, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark
As you can see, the majority of move types are ineffective against Kingambit. If you haven’t checked its weaknesses and are trying to wing it, the odds are against you.
On the other hand, if you have any Fighting-type moves, you’ll probably end up one-shotting it.
Best Pokemon for Defeating Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
The ideal choice to face Kingambit would be any Fighting-type Pokemon. This is because it will pack Fighting-type moves with the STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) effect for extra damage.
Thankfully, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have introduced a great variety of Fighting-type Pokemon. Here are some of your best choices.
Koraidon
As the main legendary of Pokemon Scarlet, Koraidon definitely deserves a spot here.
Its best asset for this fight is the move Close Combat, which is learned at Level 84 and can easily one-shot Kingambit before it even gets the chance to attack.
Just make sure to have the best nature on Koraidon, and you won’t have to worry about Kingambit ever.
Gallade
Gallade has managed to shine in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet primarily due to its new ability Sharpness. It has even managed to outperform its counterpart, Iron Valiant.
Its best move would be Sacred Sword, which can be learned at any point by remembering moves. It’s a fighting-type move, with 90 damage that is buffed further by the Sharpness ability.
Iron Hands
Iron Hands is an Electric/Fighting-type Pokemon that is known for being one of the strongest choices for your team to defeat 6-star raids.
Iron Hands has many move options to defeat Kingambit. Some that stand out include Close Combat (learned at Lv. 63) and Focus Punch (learned at Lv. 91).
Annihilape
Annihilape is considered one of the strongest Fighting-type Pokemon in Generation 9. The best part about Annihilape is that it can learn amazing Fighting-type moves early on.
Specifically, Cross Chop is learned at Lv. 22, while Close Combat at Lv. 39.
As long as you can have one of the best natures for it, Annihilape is sure to take down Kingambit with ease.
Conclusion
To sum up, this is how to defeat Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet based on its weaknesses.
While it’s weak to only a few types, as long as players take advantage of its 4x weakness against Fighting moves, this fight becomes extremely easy.
Other great options include Fire and Ground-type moves.
What do you think about Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? What’s your go-to Pokemon for defeating it? Let us know in the comments below.
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