The Essentials on Kingdra
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Dragon, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Fire, Water · ×½ Steel
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 540 · top stat: Attack (95) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 54 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Hyporoi in French · キングドラ, Kingdra in Japanese · Seedraking in German All Languages
Overview
Kingdra is a Dragon and Water-type Pokémon, No. 230 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Dragon Pokémon. Height: 1.8 m, weight: 152 kg.
Kingdra evolves from Seadra and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Swift Swim and Sniper. Hidden Ability: Damp. Kingdra is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#230
National Pokédex
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
75
255
Attack
95
255
Defense
95
255
Special Attack
95
255
Special Defense
95
255
Speed
85
255
Total
540
Min HP (Lv. 100)
260
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
354
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Dragon / Water). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Dragon
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 13 types
Normal
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dark
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 1 type
Steel
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 2 types
Fire
×¼
Water
×¼
Abilities
Ability 1
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
Ability 2
If the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Kingdra Evolution
Kingdra Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Dragon · Water
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Kingdra Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Yawn
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
1
Smokescreen
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
1
Bubble
Water
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Twister
Dragon
Spec.
100%
40
20
1
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Whirlpool
Water
Spec.
85%
35
15
15
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
20
Dragon Breath
Dragon
Spec.
100%
60
20
25
Bubble Beam
Water
Spec.
100%
65
20
30
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
31
Brine
Water
Spec.
100%
65
10
37
Laser Focus
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
37
Water Pulse
Water
Spec.
100%
60
20
44
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
Spec.
100%
85
10
51
Hydro Pump
Water
Spec.
80%
110
5
58
Dragon Dance
Dragon
Stat
—
—
20
65
Rain Dance
Water
Stat
—
—
5
72
Wave Crash
Water
Phys.
100%
120
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Dragon · Water 1
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Kingdra
Available in 8 games, 28 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation V
Black 6 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(6)
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 4%
Route 18
Lv. 45-70 4%
Route 17
Lv. 45-70 4%
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 1%
Route 18
Lv. 45-70 1%
Route 17
Lv. 45-70 1%
Black 2 6 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(6)
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 4%
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 1%
Route 18
Lv. 60-70 4%
Route 17
Lv. 60-70 4%
Route 18
Lv. 60-70 1%
Route 17
Lv. 60-70 1%
White 6 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(6)
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 4%
Route 18
Lv. 45-70 4%
Route 17
Lv. 45-70 4%
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 1%
Route 18
Lv. 45-70 1%
Route 17
Lv. 45-70 1%
White 2 6 encounters
Available
▼
Super rod spots
(6)
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 4%
P2 Laboratory
Lv. 45-70 1%
Route 18
Lv. 60-70 4%
Route 17
Lv. 60-70 4%
Route 18
Lv. 60-70 1%
Route 17
Lv. 60-70 1%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Kingdra in Pokémon GO
- 2,641Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,509Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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.”
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.”
Diamond
“It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.”
Pearl
“It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.”
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
“It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.”
White
“It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.”
Black 2
“It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Hyporoi
🇬🇧 English
Kingdra
🇯🇵 漢字
キングドラ
🇯🇵 Kana
キングドラ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Kingdra
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Seedraking
🇪🇸 Español
Kingdra
🇮🇹 Italiano
Kingdra
🇰🇷 한국어
킹드라
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
刺龙王
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
刺龍王
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Dragon
🇬🇧 EN
Dragon Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ドラゴンポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Drachen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Kingdra
What type is Kingdra?
Kingdra is a Dragon and Water-type Pokémon.
Can Kingdra still evolve?
Kingdra is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Seadra, it does not evolve further.
What are Kingdra's weaknesses?
Kingdra is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Kingdra's Hidden Ability?
Kingdra's Hidden Ability is Damp. Its regular Abilities are Swift Swim and Sniper.
Can you get a Shiny Kingdra in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Kingdra is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
