Kingdra
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0230 |
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| Type | Water Dragon |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 152.0 kg (335.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Sniper Damp (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0188 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0186 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0192 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0041 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0195 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0200 (The Isle of Armor) 0054 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 243 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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| Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 540 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
(Level 32)
(trade holding Dragon Scale)
Kingdra changes
- In Generation 3, Kingdra does not have the Sniper ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Kingdra has a base experience yield of 207.
- In Generations 2-7, Kingdra has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
Moves learned by Kingdra
Moves learnt by level up
Kingdra does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Kingdra does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Kingdra cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Kingdra learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 44 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 58 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 65 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 72 | Wave Crash | Water | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Kingdra does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Kingdra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Kingdra sprites
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Where to find Kingdra
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Horsea/Seadra |
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| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Evolve Horsea/Seadra |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Horsea/Seadra |
| Black White |
P2 Laboratory |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 17, 18, P2 Laboratory |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Horsea/Seadra |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Horsea/Seadra |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Horsea/Seadra |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Kingdra questions
- What is a good moveset for Kingdra?
- Is there something wrong with my Gyarados or what?
- Rest or Substitute for Kingdra?
- Is there a way to get a super effective move against Juan's Kingdra without being dragon type?
- Dragon Dance Gyarados or Dragon Dance Kingdra?
- Which should I use, flygon or kingdra?
- Electivire, Magmortar. or Kingdra?
- Kingdra strategy?
- Where can I find a Dragon Scale in Pokemon X & Y?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Kingdra |
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| Japanese | キングドラ (Kingdra) |
| German | Seedraking |
| French | Hyporoi |
| Italian | Kingdra |
| Spanish | Kingdra |
| Korean | 킹드라 (kingdeura) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺龙王 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺龍王 |
| English |
Dragon Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ドラゴンポケモン |
| German | Drachen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Dragon |
| Italian | Pokémon Drago |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dragón |
| Korean | 드래곤포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龙宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龍寶可夢 |
Name origin
- king
- royalty
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature


