Kingdra
#230 (Johto)
Best moveset for Kingdra
The best moves for Kingdra are Dragon Breath and Outrage when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Horsea family. Kingdra evolves from Seadra for 100 Candy.
- Seadra requires Dragon Scale to evolve into Kingdra.
Game images
Kingdra, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Kingdra is a Water & Dragon Pokémon which evolves from Seadra. It is weak to Dragon and Fairy moves. Kingdra's best moveset is Dragon Breath & Outrage and it has a Max CP of 2,986.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall | 13 | 15.6 |
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 14.4 |
| Water Gun Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage | 110 | 2 | 2.64 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Octazooka | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Blizzard | 130 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Counters & Raids
What counters Kingdra?
Kingdra is weak to Dragon and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Kingdra is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon, followed by Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp and Mega Dragonite.
The top Kingdra counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 98% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 94% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 88% | |
| Eternatus | 86% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 85% | |
| Mega Dragonite | 84% | |
| Palkia (Origin Forme) | 83% | |
| Mega Salamence | 82% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
194 |
| Defense |
|
194 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 152 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,132 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,509 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,264 |
|
Level 40 |
2,641 |
|
Level 50 |
2,986 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,887 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,453 |


