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Kingdra - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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Kingdra - Type and Abilities

Kingdra - Type

Kingdra
Dragon Pokémon
Pokemon - Kingdra
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Water Image Pokemon Dragon Image

Kingdra Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
-

Kingdra Pokédex Entries

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Shield
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.
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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Kingdra Abilities

Name Description
Swift Swim Boosts the Pokemon's Speed in rain.
Sniper Powers up moves if they become critical hits.

Kingdra Hidden Ability

Name Description
Damp Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Max Raids The main method of obtaining hidden abilities is through Max Raids. In higher tier raids, Pokemon will have a higher chance of having hidden abilities.
Trading You can trade with other players for Pokemon with hidden abilities. Visit our trading board to post requests!
Ability Patch The Ability Patch is an item introduce in the Crown Tundra DLC that replaces a Pokemon's ability with another ability. This can be purchased at the Max Lair from the Dynite Ore vendor for 200 Dynite Ore
Breeding Parent Pokemon with hidden abilities have a chance of passing down their hidden ability when paired with another Pokemon or a Ditto.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Kingdra Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Dragon Egg GroupDragon Pokemon - Water 1 Egg GroupWater 1

Egg Groups Determine Compatibility

Pokemon can be classified into egg groups which determine who they can be partnered with for breeding. Pokemon of the same egg group can breed, producing the base evolution of the female parent.

List of Egg Groups

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Atk+1/Sp.Atk+1/Sp.Def+1

EVs Boost Your Pokemon's Stats

Effort Values or EVs are hidden stats that Pokemon obtain upon defeating certain Pokemon. Each Pokemon yield different EVs for each stat, making it ideal to frequently fight one Pokemon to gain an advantage.

How to EV Train Fast and Reset EVs

Base Stats of Kingdra

HP
75
Atk
95
Def
95
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
95
Speed
85
Total Base Stats
540

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Evolution Chart of Kingdra

Pokemon How to Evolve
HorseaHorsea -
SeadraSeadra Evolves from Horsea at level 32
KingdraKingdra Evolves from Seadra when traded while holding Dragon Scale

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How to Get Kingdra

Locations in the Wild

Set Location Encounter

Map Weather
Honeycalm Sea
Thunderstorm

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Honeycalm Sea Rare Den E Yes
Honeycalm Sea Den E Yes
Workout Sea Rare Den F Yes
Workout Sea Rare Den C Yes
Workout Sea Den F Yes
Loop Lagoon Den A Yes

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Learnset of Kingdra

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
Base Yawn Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
Base Water Gun Pokemon Water Image 40 100 25
Base Leer Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Smokescreen Pokemon Normal Image 100 20
Base Twister Pokemon Dragon Image 40 100 20
15 Focus Energy Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
20 Dragon Breath Pokemon Dragon Image 60 100 20
25 Bubble Beam Pokemon Water Image 65 100 20
30 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
37 Laser Focus Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
44 Dragon Pulse Pokemon Dragon Image 85 100 10
51 Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5
58 Dragon Dance Pokemon Dragon Image - - 20
65 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM27 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM35 Hail Pokemon Ice Image - - 10
TM36 Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM45 Dive Pokemon Water Image 80 100 10
TM52 Bounce Pokemon Flying Image 85 85 5
TM55 Brine Pokemon Water Image 65 100 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM99 Breaking Swipe Pokemon Dragon Image 60 100 15

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR03 Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR05 Ice Beam Pokemon Ice Image 90 100 10
TR06 Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR13 Focus Energy Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
TR16 Waterfall Pokemon Water Image 80 100 15
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR24 Outrage Pokemon Dragon Image 120 100 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR45 Muddy Water Pokemon Water Image 90 85 10
TR51 Dragon Dance Pokemon Dragon Image - - 20
TR62 Dragon Pulse Pokemon Dragon Image 85 100 10
TR70 Flash Cannon Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 10
TR74 Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
TR84 Scald Pokemon Water Image 80 100 15
TR89 Hurricane Pokemon Flying Image 110 70 10
TR98 Liquidation Pokemon Water Image 85 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Draco Meteor Pokemon Dragon Image 130 90 5
Flip Turn Pokemon Water Image 60 100 20
Scale Shot Pokemon Dragon Image 25 90 20

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Aurora Beam Pokemon Ice Image 65 100 20
Octazooka Pokemon Water Image 65 85 10
Disable Pokemon Normal Image - 100 20
Razor Wind Pokemon Normal Image 80 100 10
Clear Smog Pokemon Poison Image 50 - 15
Outrage Pokemon Dragon Image 120 100 10
Signal Beam Pokemon Bug Image 75 100 15
Flail Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
Muddy Water Pokemon Water Image 90 85 10
Splash Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
Water Pulse Pokemon Water Image 60 100 20
Dragon Rage Pokemon Dragon Image - 100 10
Dragon Breath Pokemon Dragon Image 60 100 20

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Kingdra in Other Pokemon Games

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