Kingdra (Pokémon)

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Kingdra Dragon Pokémon キングドラ Kingdra #230 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Dragon Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim or Sniper Cacophony Cacophony Damp Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Dragon Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'11″ 1.8 m Kingdra 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 335.1 lbs. 152.0 kg Kingdra 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 207 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 243 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Kingdra 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kingdra (Japanese: キングドラ Kingdra) is a dual-type Water/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Seadra when traded holding a Dragon Scale. It is the final form of Horsea.

Biology

Kingdra is a large, seahorse-like Pokémon with a tightly curled tail. It is covered in blue scales except for its yellow, compact belly scales. There are thin spines with a single branch atop its head and thin, white fins under its cheeks. Its thin snout is powerful, allowing squirts of water jets with devastating power to be fired. Two-pronged fins extend slightly past its cheeks. On its back is a white fin supported by thin, blue spines similar to the ones on its head.

The yawn of a sleeping Kingdra is powerful enough to create undercurrents capable of destroying small ships. Should it decide to emerge from the depths of the ocean, Kingdra's strength can create large whirlpools and sea-born tornadoes on the surface. Because of its immense power, Kingdra often hibernates deep in uninhabited areas of the sea to rest and build up its energy. When a storm arrives, Kingdra is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Kingdra is known to have fierce battles with Dragonite whenever they meet. The scales shed by Kingdra are given to royals as gifts due to the gleam it emits.

In the anime

Kingdra in the anime

Major appearances

In Spell of the Unown: Entei, a Kingdra was one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world through the Unown. It was Molly's first Pokémon during her battle against Misty, where it quickly defeated Goldeen.

In Dueling Heroes, Christopher's Kingdra competed in the Whirl Cup. It lost to Totodile in the first match, after it plugged up Kingdra's snout, causing excess water to build up inside, thus sending it flying across the stadium.

In Fangs for Nothin', Clair used a Kingdra in her Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against Pikachu and Noctowl, defeating the latter. In Better Eight Than Never, Kingdra was later used in the rematch, going up against Snorlax and eventually being defeated.

Minor appearances

A Kingdra appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Kingdra was at the Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, a Manaphy Egg bounced off a Kingdra's head while adrift in the ocean.

Multiple Kingdra appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures begin!.

A Kingdra appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP216 Kingdra Ash's Pokédex Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. Normally rest on the ocean floor, but in periods of high activity, even a simple yawn has enough power to create whirlpools.

In the manga

Kingdra in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Silver's Seadra evolves into Kingdra when he trades her to Gold for Poliwhirl, which also evolves, in Ampharos Amore but is not seen in this form until Tyranitar War. The two then trade back, so that each would have his original, though evolved, Pokémon. She is then used in his battle with Gold in the ruins of Ecruteak City, where she defeats Sudobo after being switched in. Silver also uses her to climb waterfalls.

In Debonaire Dragonair, Clair is revealed to own a Kingdra. It is seen following its Trainer as they approach the Dragon's Den.

Juan also has a Kingdra which he uses to assist Ruby and Sapphire in their training. It first appeared in With a Spoink in Your Step I.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Trainer's Kingdra appeared in GDZ68.

In the TCG

Main article: Kingdra (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #188 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. Stadium 2 It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Generation III Hoenn #186 Kanto #— 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 IV Sinnoh #— Johto #192 Diamond It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. Pearl Platinum 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 V Unova #— Black It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. White Black 2 It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #041 Hoenn #195 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 VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #200 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Seadra Crystal Evolve Seadra
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Seadra Emerald Evolve Seadra FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Seadra Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Seadra Platinum Evolve Seadra HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Seadra Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Seadra Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Seadra
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Seadra Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Seadra Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Seadra Trozei! Secret Storage 13, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Seadra Ranger Safra Sea
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) Ranger: SoA Sea of Wailord Ranger: GS Coral Sea, Eastern Sea
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Sunny Seashore (Post-ending) Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert!, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 2 Shuffle Event: Kingdra Appears Rumble World Silver Isles: Windy Sea (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Jirachi Sea, Mewtwo Sea Masters Chapter 13: Cold Confidence (Clair's)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Campaign 4 Kingdra	English	United States	35	August 7 to 13, 2004
BWB2W2	Yamamoto's Tournament Kingdra	Japanese	Japan	50	September 29 to October 6, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Emerald*		Dragon Scale (5%)
Black	White	Dragon Scale (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Dragon Scale (5%)
Events*		Life Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 540	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15 011 Yawn Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20 1515 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 2020 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 2525 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 3030 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3737 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 4444 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 5151 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 5858 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— ——% 20 6565 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM99 TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR51 TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR89 TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR98 TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20 Clear Smog* Poison Special 50 —% 15 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Octazooka Water Special 65 85% 10 Splash Normal Status — —% 40 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kingdra in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kingdra in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP When I awaken, tornadoes form! 26%-50% HP Watch out. My HP is down by half already. 1%-25% HP I'm ruined... Conjuring up a tornado is a dream within a dream... Level up Leveled up! My tornadoes gained in power as well!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12%% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry R-109 Kingdra will attack with strong jets of water when it appears above the surface.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Dragon Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry R-231 It blows bubbles from its mouth and lets loose widening rings of water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Crush ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-070 It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #549 Whirlpool Delays your opponent's disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 194 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Waterfall*, Dragon Breath, Water Gun† Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Blizzard, Outrage, Octazooka*

Evolution

Unevolved Horsea  Water

Level 32 →

First Evolution Seadra  Water

+ Trade holding Dragon Scale →

Second Evolution Kingdra  Water  Dragon

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kingdra images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Kingdra's name is often mistranslated to "Kingora" in the Chuang Yi translation of Pokémon Adventures.
• Kingdra is the only Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
• Kingdra and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Dratini and its evolved forms, Salamence, and Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.

Origin

Like its pre-evolved forms, Kingdra is based on a seahorse. It also shares appearance traits with the common seadragon. The fact that it dwells on the sea floor while creating whirlpools may be based on the mythical monster Charybdis. Its secondary Dragon type may be a reference to a Japanese name for seahorses, 竜の落し子 tatsu-no-otoshigo, which means "dragon's child", and to the legends of Ryūjin and East Asian dragons, where they are said to bear power over the seas of the world, live on the floors of deep bodies of water, and are also known for their weather like ascensions into the heavens.

Name origin

Kingdra may be a combination of king and dragon or hydra (a mythological sea creature).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キングドラ Kingdra From king, dragon, and hydra French Hyporoi From hippocampe and roi Spanish Kingdra Same as English name German Seedraking From Seepferd, Drache, and king Italian Kingdra Same as English name Korean 킹드라 Kingdra Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 刺龍王 / 刺龙王 Cìlóngwáng Literally "Sting dragon king" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi किंगड्रा Kingdra Transcription of English name Russian Кингдра Kingdra Transcription of English name Thai คิงดรา Kingdra Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

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