Kingdra (Japanese: キングドラ Kingdra) is a dual-type Water/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Seadra when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. It is the final form of Horsea.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Biology
Kingdra is a large, piscine Pokémon that is similar to a seahorse 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 waterspouts on the surface. Because of its immense power, Kingdra often hibernates deep in uninhabited areas of the sea to build up its energy, usually at the bottom of the seas. When a storm arrives, Kingdra is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Kingdra's awakening can cause tornadoes. It is known to have fierce battles with Dragonite whenever they meet. Kingdra's gleaming scales are gifted to royals.
Evolution
Kingdra evolves from Seadra and is the final form of Horsea.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation II | | | Johto
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| Gold | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
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| Silver | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
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| Crystal | It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive. |
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| Stadium 2 | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
#186 | | Kanto
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
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| LeafGreen | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#— | | Johto
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| Diamond | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
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| HeartGold | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
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| SoulSilver | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
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| Black | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
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| Black 2 | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #041 | | Hoenn
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| X | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
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| Y | It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
Isle of Armor #200 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | 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. |
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| Shield | Scales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they've been given to royalty as gifts. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#— | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
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| Violet | This Pokémon is said to sleep at the bottom of the sea—deeper than any other life-form can descend—building its energy. |
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In events
Held items
In Pokémon Emerald, Kingdra can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Kingdra is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingdra
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Kingdra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kingdra
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kingdra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Kingdra evolves from Seadra when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. Seadra cannot evolve into Kingdra in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted.
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Kingdra made its debut in Spell of the Unown: Entei, where it was one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world through the Unown. It was Molly's first Pokémon during her battle against Misty, where it quickly defeated Goldeen.
Kingdra made its main series debut in Dueling Heroes, under the ownership of Christopher, who used it to compete in the Whirl Cup. It lost to Totodile in the first match after he plugged up Kingdra's snout while it used Hydro Pump, causing excess water to build up inside of it, thus sending it flying across the stadium.
In Fangs for Nothin', Clair used a Kingdra in her Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against Pikachu and Noctowl, defeating the latter. In Better Eight Than Never, Kingdra was later used in the rematch, going up against Snorlax and eventually being defeated.
In Looking Out for Number Two!, Goh caught a Kingdra as part of his second Project Mew Trial Mission.
Minor appearances
A Kingdra appeared in Snorlax Snowman.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Kingdra was at a Pokémon Center.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, a Manaphy Egg bounced off a Kingdra's head while adrift in the ocean.
Multiple Kingdra appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Kingdra appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!.
Pokédex entries
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| EP216 | Kingdra | Ash's Pokédex | Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. Normally rests on the ocean floor, but in periods of high activity, even a simple yawn has enough power to create whirlpools. |
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| JN088 | Kingdra | Chrysa | Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. A Water and Dragon type. Kingdra lives in waters so deep, other Pokémon cannot live there. It is said Kingdra's yawning can cause whirlpool-like currents. If a Dragonite were to appear, they would engage in a desperate battle. |
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GOTCHA!
Two Kingdra briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, with one under the ownership of Clair and the other under the ownership of Juan.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
A Kingdra appeared in LDK1.
Mori owns a Kingdra, as seen in LDK2.
Pokémon Adventures
In Ampharos Amore, Silver's Seadra evolved into a Kingdra when he traded her to Gold for Poliwhirl, which also evolved, but it was not seen until Tyranitar War. The two then traded back, so that each would have his original, though evolved, Pokémon. She was then used in his battle with Gold in the ruins of Ecruteak City, where she defeated Sudobo after being switched in. Silver also used her to climb waterfalls.
In Debonaire Dragonair, Clair owns a Kingdra, which followed her as they approached the Dragon's Den.
Juan has a Kingdra, which he used to assist Ruby and Sapphire in their training. It first appeared in With a Spoink in Your Step I.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Trainer's Kingdra appeared in GDZ68.
In the TCG
Main article: Kingdra (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Kingdra seems to be based on a seahorse, possibly the crowned seahorse, with some seadragon (genera Phyllopteryx and Phycodurus) elements. Its Dragon type and category may be a reference to the Japanese word for seahorse, 竜の落とし子 tatsu-no-otoshigo (literally "illegitimate child of a dragon"), which is derived from the myth that a seahorse that lives for a century will transform into a dragon, as well as the aforementioned seadragons.
The fact that Kingdra dwells on the seafloor while creating whirlpools may be a reference to Ryūjin, a Japanese sea deity; or Charybdis, a sea monster in Greek mythology. Its ability to shoot ink is reminiscent of a squid, and the shape of its snout and Sniper Ability are reminiscent of a water gun.
Name origin
Kingdra may be a combination of king and dragon or Hydra (a mythological water creature).
In other languages
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 Japanese | キングドラ Kingdra | From king, dragon, and Hydra |  French | Hyporoi | From hippocampe, hypo-, and roi |  Spanish | Kingdra | Same as English/Japanese name |  German | Seedraking | From Seepferd, Drache, and king |  Italian | Kingdra | Same as English/Japanese name |  Korean | 킹드라 Kingdra | Transcription of Japanese name |  Mandarin Chinese | 刺龍王 / 刺龙王 Cìlóngwáng | From 刺 cì, 龍 / 龙 lóng, and 王 wáng |  Cantonese Chinese | 刺龍王 Chilùhngwòhng | From 刺 chi, 龍 lùhng, and 王 wòhng | |
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| More languages |  Hindi | किंगड्रा Kingdra | Transcription of English name |  Russian | Кингдра Kingdra | Transcription of English name |  Thai | คิงดรา Khingdra | Transcription of Japanese name |
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