Type matchups
Damage Kingdra takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Dragon type, Kingdra has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Water/Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 540
Kingdra has a base stat total of 540, higher than 79% of Pokémon. Its Attack (95) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 75 HP, 95 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Kingdra can have the abilities Swift Swim, Sniper and Damp.
How to beat Kingdra
Kingdra takes 2× damage from Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire and Water moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tapu Bulu hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Kingdra's Dragon moves and resists its Water moves. Tapu Fini hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Kingdra's Dragon moves and resists its Water moves. Primarina hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Kingdra's Dragon moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Kingdra is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra), evolving from Seadra.
Best counters to Kingdra
Other Water/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingdra weak to?
As a Water/Dragon type, Kingdra takes super-effective damage from Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Kingdra resistant to?
Kingdra resists Steel, Fire (¼×) and Water (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Kingdra?
Strong type-based picks include Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini and Primarina, which hit Kingdra with super-effective attacks.