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TL;DR. Kingdra is a water/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 540. It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Water Dragon
It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Height1.8 m
Weight152.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Sniper
HiddenDamp
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 540. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 75
Attack 95
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 85
Total540
540 base stat total, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Water-types.
95 base Attack, Kingdra's strongest stat, ranking 57th of 219 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Kingdra on Daily Pokémon
Kingdra was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Kingdra in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kingdra reaches 2,641 CP at level 40 and 3,022 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack194
GO Defense194
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)2,641
Max CP (L50)2,986
Best buddy (L51)3,022
Raid catch CP 1,437–1,509 (L20). Weather boosted 1,796–1,887 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Horsea family appeared on June 13, 2019.
- Horsea
- Shadow
- Seadra by encounter
- Kingdra by encounter
Competitive
Kingdra in competitive play.
Kingdra is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #57 in the Great League.
RU
Rain Sweeper
Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Hurricane / Dragon Pulse
NU
Rain Sweeper
Surf / Draco Meteor / Flip Turn / Hurricane
PU
CritDra
Focus Energy / Agility / Draco Meteor / Hydro Pump
Rain Sweeper
Rain Dance / Draco Meteor / Weather Ball / Surf
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #57 89.3 score
Ultra League #59 88.1 score
Master League #222 60.2 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Kingdra.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kingdra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kingdra?
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Kingdra weak to?
Kingdra takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kingdra resistant to?
Kingdra resists Steel, Fire, Water. It has no full immunities.
How does Kingdra evolve?
Kingdra evolves from Seadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale). Kingdra is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Kingdra from?
Kingdra was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0230.
What are Kingdra's base stats?
Kingdra has HP 75, Attack 95, Defense 95, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 95, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 540.
What are Kingdra's abilities?
Kingdra can have the abilities Swift Swim, Sniper, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.
Is Kingdra legendary or mythical?
No. Kingdra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kingdra's best stat?
Kingdra's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 57th of 219 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Kingdra good?
Kingdra has a base stat total of 540, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Kingdra as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kingdra is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Fire Water
Comparison
Kingdra vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kingdra | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 74 | +1 |
| Attack | 95 | 79 | +16 |
| Defense | 95 | 75 | +20 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 75 | +20 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 71 | +24 |
| Speed | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Total | 540 | 443 | +97 |
Game appearances
Kingdra appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Kingdra is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Kingdra.
Every main-series game Kingdra is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildHoneycalm Sea (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveSeadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveSeadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveSeadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveSeadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveSeadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveSeadra (Trade holding Dragon Scale)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Kingdra appears in 9 episodes.
From EP218 (2001-09-20) through HZ119 (2025-11-28).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Kingdra partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Kingdra partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Kingdra in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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