Kingdra
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Dragon Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 230 |
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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 № | 188 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 186 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 192 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 041 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 195 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 200 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense |
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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 |
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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
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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 | Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
51 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
58 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Kingdra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kingdra egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Dragon Breath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Octazooka | Water | ![]() | 65 | 85 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Splash | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Kingdra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Draco Meteor | Dragon | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kingdra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
49 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
99 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Kingdra learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 | Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
51 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
58 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Kingdra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kingdra egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Octazooka | Water | ![]() | 65 | 85 |
Splash | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Kingdra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Flip Turn | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kingdra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
99 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Kingdra is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
98 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Kingdra sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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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 |
Answers to Kingdra questions
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Kingdra |
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Japanese | キングドラ (Kingdra) |
German | Seedraking |
French | Hyporoi |
Name origin
- king
- royalty
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature