Best Kingdra counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

Looking for the best ways to take down Kingdra in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Kingdra counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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          Best overall

          Highest DPS

          Highest TDO

          Best Kingdra counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 42.13937.713100.8s91.5
          2Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 33.62934.213122.5s77.2
          3Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega SalamenceDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage *34.49859.944121.1s77.1
          4Shadow SalamenceShadow Pokémon iconShadow SalamenceDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage *39.20571.976117.0s76.6
          5Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega LatiosDragonDragon Breath DragonDragon Claw 33.86850.884123.2s75.8
          6Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 37.34592.716120.7s74.5
          7Shadow DragoniteShadow Pokémon iconShadow DragoniteDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 36.64600.625122.2s73.7
          8Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega LatiasDragonDragon Breath DragonOutrage 30.76931.123132.5s72.2
          9Shadow LatiosShadow Pokémon iconShadow LatiosDragonDragon Breath DragonDragon Claw 33.75635.535129.3s70.3
          10PalkiaPalkiaDragonDragon Tail DragonDraco Meteor 30.15869.704136.0s69.9
          11DialgaDialgaDragonDragon Breath DragonDraco Meteor 28.91925.633140.1s68.8
          12Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosDragonDragon Tail *DragonOutrage 26.401122.173149.2s67.4
          13RayquazaRayquazaDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 32.78569.376135.1s66.9
          14ZekromZekromDragonDragon Breath DragonOutrage 30.15722.174139.4s66.7
          15SalamenceSalamenceDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage *32.09558.706138.0s65.5
          16Shadow LatiasShadow Pokémon iconShadow LatiasDragonDragon Breath DragonOutrage 30.31652.405140.8s65.3
          17HaxorusHaxorusDragonDragon Tail DragonBreaking Swipe *31.48566.366139.8s64.8
          18Shadow GardevoirShadow Pokémon iconShadow GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 30.46618.535141.5s64.7
          19Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonDragonDragon Tail GroundPrecipice Blades *30.75599.406141.1s64.6
          20GarchompGarchompDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 30.53578.516142.8s63.7
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          About the results

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Kingdra in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Kingdra down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This table displays a list of best Kingdra counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

          The top-ranked Kingdra counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Gardevoir, Mega Salamence, and Shadow Salamence. The table also includes Mega Latios, Shadow Garchomp, Shadow Dragonite, and Mega Latias, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

          Kingdra type chart

          When fighting Kingdra, keep in mind the following that Water and Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Dragon, and Fairy type moves. They take reduced damage from Steel, Fire, and Water type moves.

          Weaknesses
          DragonDragon160.0%
          FairyFairy160.0%
          Resistances
          FireFire39.1%
          WaterWater39.1%
          SteelSteel62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.