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Kingdra (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Dragon Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Seadra when traded with a Dragon Scale.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Kingdra is the signature of Pokémon of two final gyms of their respective regions, Clair in Johto and Juan in Hoenn (Pokémon Emerald only).

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Pokémon Silver It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Pokémon Crystal It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Pokémon LeafGreen It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Pokémon Pearl It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Pokémon Platinum It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Pokémon HeartGold It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Pokémon SoulSilver It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Pokémon White It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Pokémon Black 2 It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Pokémon White 2 It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Pokémon Y It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Silver
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Crystal
Evolve Seadra
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Seadra
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Seadra
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White
Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon Black 2
Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White 2
Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Y
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Seadra
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Evolve Seadra
Pokémon Moon
Evolve Seadra


Evolution[]

Horsea
Reach level 32.
Seadra
Trade holding
Dragon Scale SpriteDragon Scale
Kingdra
PKMNSV116 PKMNSV117 PKMNSV230

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 95
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 85
Total 540

Moveset[]

Main article: Kingdra/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet
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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 the Second Pokémon Generation.
  • Kingdra and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Dratini line, Salamence, and Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
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