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    Kingdra

    Official artwork of KingdraWater Dragon
    • rain
    • windy
    Kingdra is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Kingdra is a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon, Kingdra is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves.

    Kingdra's maximum Combat Power stat is 2986 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Dragon Breath and Outrage. Kingdra encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather. Shiny Kingdra is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP2986 CP
    Attack194 ATK
    Defense194 DEF
    Stamina181 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Kingdra Type Chart

    Kingdra takes increased damage from:Kingdra takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Dragon
    • Fairy
    Kingdra takes reduced damage from:Kingdra takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Steel
    -60.9%
    • Fire
    • Water

    Kingdra's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderC TierExternal Link
    Water Water-type Attacker
    Waterfall / Hydro Pump    		F TierExternal Link#77
    Dragon Dragon-type Attacker
    Dragon Breath / Outrage    		F TierExternal Link#71

    Kingdra's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Kingdra's best moveset is Dragon Breath and Outrage, with 12.07 DPS (damage per second) and 203.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
    • DPS12.07
    • TDO203.14
    • Weather
      • windy
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.DragonDragon Breath DragonOutrage 12.07203.122.2
        2.WaterWater Gun *DragonOutrage 11.86199.621.8
        3.WaterWaterfall DragonOutrage 11.85199.421.8
        4.DragonDragon Breath WaterHydro Pump 11.41192.021.0
        5.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 11.09186.620.4
        6.WaterWater Gun *WaterHydro Pump 11.08186.520.4
        7.DragonDragon Breath IceBlizzard 10.79181.619.9
        8.WaterWaterfall IceBlizzard 10.55177.619.4
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Kingdra's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Kingdra's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Kingdra has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • DragonDragon BreathDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy4
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy3

          Effects
          Dragon Breath has no special effects.
          See Dragon Breath details page ↗
        • WaterWater Gun *Damage5Energy5Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy5
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Water Gun has no special effects.
          See Water Gun details page ↗
        • WaterWaterfallDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8

          Effects
          Waterfall has no special effects.
          See Waterfall details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage135
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Hydro Pump has no special effects.
          See Hydro Pump details page ↗
        • DragonOutrageDamage110Energy50Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Outrage
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage110
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy60

          Effects
          Outrage has no special effects.
          See Outrage details page ↗
        • WaterOctazookaDamage55Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Octazooka
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Octazooka has a 50.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 33.3%
          See Octazooka details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Kingdra's has 2986 max CP (at Level 50). A Kingdra obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1437 CP to 1509 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1796 CP to 1887 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Kingdra can be found in the 1077 CP to 1132 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2986 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1077 CP - 1132 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1437 CP - 1509 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1437 CP - 1509 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        1796 CP - 1887 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Kingdra Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        137 CP2117 CP3196 CP
        4276 CP5356 CP6436 CP
        7515 CP8595 CP9675 CP
        10755 CP11830 CP12906 CP
        13981 CP141056 CP151132 CP
        161207 CP171283 CP181358 CP
        191434 CP201509 CP211585 CP
        221660 CP231736 CP241811 CP
        251887 CP261962 CP272038 CP
        282113 CP292189 CP302264 CP
        312302 CP322340 CP332377 CP
        342415 CP352453 CP362491 CP
        372528 CP382566 CP392604 CP
        402641 CP412675 CP422709 CP
        432743 CP442777 CP452811 CP
        462846 CP472881 CP482916 CP
        492951 CP502986 CP

        Kingdra evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of HorseaHorsea
        • 25 Candy25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of SeadraSeadra
        Thumbnail image of SeadraSeadra
        • 100 Candy100 Candy
        • Special Item: Dragon Scale
        		Thumbnail image of KingdraKingdra
        • Horsea evolves into Seadra which costs 25 Candy.
        • Seadra evolves into Kingdra which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Dragon Scale to evolve.

        Kingdra family

        A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Kingdra in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

        Official artwork of HorseaHorsea
        Official artwork of SeadraSeadra
        Official artwork of KingdraKingdra
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow HorseaShadow Horsea
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow SeadraShadow Seadra
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow KingdraShadow Kingdra

        Kingdra in the meta

        Kingdra in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        ⚔️ Raids

        Now that it’s fully evolved, Kingdra begins to make its way onto the list of possible counters for a few raid bosses, though it still falls outside of the top 25. Taking only a third of damage from Fire types, it is best used as a pure Water attacker with the optimal moveset of Waterfall and Hydro Pump. However, it can also serve as a Dragon attacker when equipped with Dragon Breath and Outrage. Despite this versatility, Kingdra is outmatched in both attacking types by numerous Water starters, Mega Pokémon, and Legendary Dragons.

        🛡️ Gyms

        Kingdra makes for a considerable defender thanks to its relative bulk and its Water/Dragon typing, which leaves it weak only to Fairy and Dragon type attacks—neither of which are common Gym attackers.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        🧸 Little League

        Where possible, Kingdra is an out-of-the-box option to consider in Little League, as it is a quick counter for the much more common Greninja, as well as Pangoro and Wobbuffet. However, those winning matchups are outnumbered by those it will lose to, namely Cottonee and Marill. This is partly due to its Dragon-centric moveset for PvP, using Dragon Breath, Outrage, and Octazooka, two of which are heavily resisted by even small Fairy types.

        🔵 Great League

        Taking a huge dive after its limited use in Little League, Kingdra sadly can’t make any waves in the Great League. Outperformed by numerous other Water types like Azumarill and Shadow Feraligatr, it also struggles to compete against decent Dragons such as Goodra and Dragonite.

        🟡 Ultra League

        As the only non-Mega evolved Johto Dragon, it’s unfortunate to say that Kingdra is utterly outclassed in the Ultra League. Its only limited use is as a counter for common Fire types like Talonflame, Skeledirge, and Typhlosion, but there are far more versatile and stronger counters to these threats that provide a greater impact.

        🟣 Master League

        By this level, if you want to continue using a Water/Dragon type, your best bet would be investing in any of the forms of Palkia.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Kingdra

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kingdra's Water and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kingdra.

        Water Water

        Dragon Dragon

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Kingdra in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Kingdra, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Johto
                  Pokédex Number#230
                  Height1.8 m
                  Weight152 kg
                  RegionGeneration 2
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate20%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy10
                  Stardust500
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy50
                  Stardust50000

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Kingdra scaled to 0.7688235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Kingdra scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Kingdra scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmKingdra scaled to 1.8382352941176472x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Kingdra scaled to 2.1029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  0.88 m0.9 m1.8 m2.7 m3.15 m

                  Kingdra's height ranges from 0.88 m to 3.15 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                  Size bounds

                  This table shows the size bounds of Kingdra in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS0.882 m0.9 m
                  2′11″2′11″
                  XS0.9 m1.8 m
                  2′11″5′11″
                  M1.35 m2.25 m
                  4′05″7′05″
                  XL2.25 m2.7 m
                  7′05″8′10″
                  XXL2.7 m3.15 m
                  8′10″10′04″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
                  Movement Timer11s
                  Jump Time1s
                  Attack Probability10.0%
                  Attack Timer20s
                  Dodge Probability15.0%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance1
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Kingdra Pokédex entries

                  Johto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  GoldIt is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
                  SilverIt sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
                  CrystalIt stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive.
                  RubyKINGDRA lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this POKéMON creates spiraling ocean currents.
                  SapphireKINGDRA 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.
                  EmeraldIt sleeps quietly, deep on the seafloor. When it comes up to the surface, it creates a huge whirlpool that can swallow even ships.
                  FireRedIt sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
                  LeafGreen, HeartGoldIt is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
                  SoulSilverIt sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
                  XIt is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
                  YIt stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life-forms can survive.
                  Omega RubyKingdra 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 SapphireKingdra 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.
                  SwordWith 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.
                  ShieldScales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they’ve been given to royalty as gifts.

                  Sprites

                  Photobomb

                  Regular and Shiny Kingdra

                  Kingdra high resolution sprites

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Kingdra. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  KingdraKingdraKingdraKingdra

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Kingdra’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon, Kingdra is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Kingdra in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Kingdra in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Outrage. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.069 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 203.144.

                  How does Kingdra perform in Raids?

                  Kingdra's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                  How does Kingdra rank as a Water-type attacker?

                  Kingdra is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                  How does Kingdra rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

                  Kingdra is an F-Tier Dragon-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Kingdra?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Kingdra: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

                  What is Kingdra’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Kingdra’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2641 CP and 2986 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Kingdra be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Kingdra can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Kingdra Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Kingdra cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.