Kingdra (#0230) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk9590–161175–317

Def9590–161175–317

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe8581–150157–295

Total540Higher than 86% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Kingdra outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire¼×Water¼×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostGrassElectricPsychicIceDark

Abilities

Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
DampHidden ability
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.71% of teams · rank #65 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Hurricane
Protect
Draco Meteor
Muddy Water

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2%
Rated 1500+1.95%
Rated 1695+1.71%
Rated 1825+2.41%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.71%

Moves

Hurricane79.8%
Protect76.1%
Draco Meteor54.9%
Muddy Water48.8%
Dragon Pulse42.4%
Surf40.3%
Ice Beam11.8%
Weather Ball10.8%
Hydro Pump10.2%
Flash Cannon5.9%

Items

Life Orb72.6%
Choice Specs17.8%
Wide Lens3.4%
Scope Lens2.2%
Razor Claw1.8%
Assault Vest0.9%

Abilities

97.2%
2.8%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe56.6%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe16%
Modest 136 HP / 48 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD / 16 Spe7%
Modest 28 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 224 Spe4.1%
Modest 64 HP / 252 SpA / 192 Spe3.2%

Tera types

Water50.4%
Steel33%
Fairy9%
Ghost3.1%

Common teammates

Pelipper70.9%
Incineroar47.6%
Gastrodon36.1%
Mew31.6%
Tornadus29.2%
Rillaboom25.3%
Politoed24.2%
Scizor22.8%

Evolution

#0116HorseaWater
1. Level 32#0117SeadraWater
  1. Trade holding Dragon Scale#0230KingdraWaterDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

1TwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

1WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

1YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

15Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

20Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

25Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

30AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

37Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

44Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

51Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

58Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

65Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

72Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 5

EggAurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggSplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40

Pokédex entries

Category: Dragon Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Johto#188Original Hoenn#186Updated Johto#192Coastal Kalos#041New Hoenn#195Isle of Armor#200Blueberry#054

Scales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they’ve been given to royalty as gifts.
Shield
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.
Sword
It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It sleeps quietly, deep on the seafloor. When it comes up to the surface, it creates a huge whirlpool that can swallow even ships.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive.
Crystal · Y
It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

Japanese: キングドラ
Japanese (romaji): Kingdra
Korean: 킹드라
Chinese (Traditional): 刺龍王
Chinese (Simplified): 刺龙王
French: Hyporoi
German: Seedraking
Spanish: Kingdra
Italian: Kingdra

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 243
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Dragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Honeycalm SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Honeycalm SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 3 areas

P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 60–70
Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 60–70

Black 2 3 areas

P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 60–70
Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 60–70

White 3 areas

P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70

Black 3 areas

P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70

Kingdra

Weak to