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Kingdra.

national dex #230 · gen II
BST 540 · water / dragon
Kingdra official artwork
waterdragon
#230 · gen II
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HP
75
ATK
95
DEF
95
SPA
95
SPD
95
SPE
85
BST 540 · best Attack 95 · worst HP 75 · meters scale to 200

Kingdra is weak to Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Water, Steel.

Typingwaterdragon
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Sniper, Damp
Height, weight1.8 m / 152.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
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Kingdra base stats

BST 540 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP75260354
Atk95175317
Def95175317
SpA95175317
SpD95175317
Spe85157295
BST540bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD

Kingdra weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Dragon dual typing
nor1
fir¼
wat¼
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra2
dar1
ste½
fai2
Weak to
Dragon, Fairy
Resists
Fire (¼x), Water (¼x), Steel
Immune to
nothing

Kingdra abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Swift SwimDoubles Speed during rain.
SniperStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
DamphiddenPrevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Kingdra evolution line

3 stages

Best Kingdra moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
dragonDraco MeteorSPEC130
waterWave CrashPHYS120
dragonOutragePHYS120
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110

Kingdra moves

gen 9 · 74 moves · 16 level-up · 42 TM/HM · 16 tutor
49 moves · Kingdra appears in 14 games
WhirlpoolL1YawnL1SmokescreenL8LeerL15Dragon BreathL20Water GunL22Bubble BeamL25Focus EnergyL26TwisterL29Water PulseL37AgilityL40Dragon PulseL57Hydro PumpL60Dragon DanceL62Rain DanceL65Wave CrashL72BlizzardTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMChilling WaterTMDouble EdgeTMDraco MeteorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlash CannonTMFlip TurnTMGiga ImpactTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMIron HeadTMLiquidationTMMuddy WaterTMOutrageTMProtectTMRestTMScaldTMScale ShotTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSnowscapeTMSubstituteTMSurfTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMWaterfallTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15Level 1
YawnnormalSTAT--10Level 1
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 8
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 15
Dragon BreathSTABdragonSPEC60100%20Level 20
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 22
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 25
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 26
TwisterSTABdragonSPEC40100%20Level 29
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 37
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 40
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Level 57
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 60
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20Level 62
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 65
Wave CrashSTABwaterPHYS120100%10Level 72
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Dragon BreathSTABdragonSPEC60100%20TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HurricaneflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ScaldSTABwaterSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnowscapeiceSTAT0-10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5Tutor
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TwisterSTABdragonSPEC40100%20Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Kingdra Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

With the arrival of a storm at sea, this Pokémon will show itself on the surface. When a Kingdra and a Dragonite meet, a fierce battle ensues.

Shield

Scales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they’ve been given to royalty as gifts.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.

Y

It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life-forms can survive.

Omega Ruby

Kingdra lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this Pokémon creates spiraling ocean currents.

Alpha Sapphire

Kingdra sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, the Pokémon is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.

HeartGold

It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.

SoulSilver

It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

KINGDRA lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this POKéMON creates spiraling ocean currents.

Sapphire

KINGDRA sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, the POKéMON is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey.

Emerald

It sleeps quietly, deep on the seafloor. When it comes up to the surface, it creates a huge whirlpool that can swallow even ships.

FireRed

It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.

LeafGreen

It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.

Silver

It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.

Crystal

It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive.

Kingdra species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBlue
ShapeBlob
HabitatSea
Height1.8 m (5'11")
Weight152.0 kg (335.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience243
EV yield1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#230
Johto#188
Hoenn#186
Johto (HGSS)#192
Kalos Coastal#041
Hoenn (ORAS)#195
Isle of Armor#200
Blueberry#054
Wild held items
Dragon Scale5%
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker95 Atk / 95 SpA
Best statAttack 95good
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load2 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Kingdra

Kingdra is a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). With the arrival of a storm at sea, this Pokémon will show itself on the surface. When a Kingdra and a Dragonite meet, a fierce battle ensues. Kingdra stands 1.8 m (5'11") tall and weighs 152.0 kg (335.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Kingdra base stats

Kingdra has a base stat total of 540, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Attack at 95 (good), while its lowest is HP at 75 (average). Kingdra functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Kingdra is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Kingdra weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Dragon-type, Kingdra is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire (¼x), Water (¼x), Steel-type attacks. This gives Kingdra 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Kingdra abilities

Kingdra's abilities include Swift Swim, Sniper, Damp. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain.. Sniper strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×. Its Hidden Ability is Damp, which prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Kingdra moves and learnset

Kingdra can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power). For coverage, Kingdra can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Kingdra

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Kingdra can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Kingdra yields 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kingdra belongs to the Water1 and Dragon egg groups. Kingdra is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra). Wild Kingdra may be found holding Dragon Scale.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kingdra. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kingdra, or use the team builder to see how Kingdra fits into your squad.

Tools for Kingdra
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