- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Pokedex data
| National № | 230 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Dragon |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 5′11″ (1.80m) |
| Weight | 335.1 lbs (152.0 kg) |
| Abilities | Sniper Swift Swim Damp (Dream World) |
| Local № | 188 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 186 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 192 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Kingudora |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 207 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Kingdra stats
The base stats for Kingdra are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 75 | 260 - 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 - 295 | |
| Total | 540 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Gold LeafGreen HeartGold |
It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
|---|---|
| Silver FireRed SoulSilver |
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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
Evolution chart
#116
Horsea
Water →
(Level 32)
#117
Seadra
Water →
(trade holding
Dragon Scale)
#230
Kingdra
Water · Dragon
Moves learnt by level up
Kingdra learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | SmokeScreen | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Bubble | Water | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 4 | SmokeScreen | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 8 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 11 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 14 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 23 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 26 | Twister | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 30 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| 48 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | - | - |
| 57 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 90 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Egg moves
Kingdra learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kingdra egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Wind | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Dragon Rage | Dragon | Special | - | 100 |
| Splash | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Octazooka | Water | Special | 65 | 85 |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| DragonBreath | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 95 | 85 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | - |
Kingdra learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kingdra egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Wind | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Dragon Rage | Dragon | Special | - | 100 |
| Splash | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Octazooka | Water | Special | 65 | 85 |
| DragonBreath | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 95 | 85 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Move Tutor moves
Kingdra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 140 | 90 |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Kingdra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 140 | 90 |
Kingdra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Twister | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 140 | 90 |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Other generations: II III IV V
Moves learnt by TM
Kingdra is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 60 | Quash | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 |
Kingdra is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 |
Kingdra sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
Where to find Kingdra
| White Black |
P2 Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 17, 18, P2 Laboratory |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Kingdra questions
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