P2 Laboratory
5%- Method
- Fishing in dark spots
- Level Range
- Lv. 45-70
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#230
POKÉDEX No. #230
Kingdra
Dragon Pokémon
It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Weak to
Dragon
Fairy
Height1.8 m
Weight152.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack95175–317
- Defense95175–317
- Sp. Atk95175–317
- Sp. Def95175–317
- Speed85157–295
Total540
/ 720
BST540
79 percentile (1025)+124 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Sea
Color
Blue
Shape
Blob
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Seadra#117Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #230 |
| Blueberry | #54 |
| Hoenn | #186 |
| Isle Of Armor | #200 |
| Kalos Coastal | #41 |
| Original Johto | #188 |
| Updated Hoenn | #195 |
| Updated Johto | #192 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
243
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Sp. Atk+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Dragon Scale
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
FireDragon
Offensive Coverage
Kingdra's Water / Dragon typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, dragon types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
In-Depth Analysis
Kingdra totals 540 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (95) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (75).
Its Water, Dragon typing leaves Kingdra with 2 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Kingdra a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Special Attack +1, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.8 m
Weight
152.0 kg
TypeWaterDragon
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Dragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Kingdra?
Kingdra is a dual-type Water, Dragon Pokémon.
What are Kingdra's weaknesses?
Kingdra takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy type moves.
How does Kingdra evolve?
Kingdra is the final form of the Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra evolution line.
What are Kingdra's base stats?
Kingdra has a base stat total of 540: HP 75, Attack 95, Defense 95, Sp. Atk 95, Sp. Def 95, Speed 85. Its highest stat is Attack (95).
