A Kingler owned by Giovanni.
Kingler was used against Gary Oak's Nidorking during a Pokémon Gym Battle at Viridian City. Kingler advanced quickly on Nidoking using a crabhammer, forcing Gary Oak to switch Nidoking out for Arcanine.
Kingler was then given to Jessie as she along with James and Meowth looked after the Gym in his absence.
Jessie choose to use Kingler against Ash's Bulbasaur and after defending itself against a Vine Whip attack it used Bubble, after which, Ash switched to Pidgeotto and Jessie switched to Rhydon.