kingdra

Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Water / Dragon

Abilities:

• Swift Swim: Doubles Kingdra's Speed stat in rain.
• Sniper: Increases the power of critical hits by 2.25× instead of the standard 1.5×.
• Damp (Hidden Ability): Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by either Pokémon on the field.

Physical Characteristics:

• Kingdra has a dragon-like appearance with a long, slender body reminiscent of a seahorse.
• Its body is primarily blue with a yellow underbelly and spiked fins along its back.
• It possesses a coiled, spiral-shaped tail and a pair of wing-like fins near its head.
• Its snout is long and tubular, adapted for underwater environments.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Kingdra inhabits deep ocean trenches and is rarely seen near the surface, making it quite a mysterious Pokémon.
• It is known to create whirlpools by yawning, which can be strong enough to sink ships.
• Kingdra is considered a solitary Pokémon and is often found in remote marine areas.
• It tends to be calm and composed, but when disturbed, it can become fiercely protective of its territory.

In Battle:

• Kingdra is a versatile battler with balanced stats, excelling in both offensive and defensive roles.
• Signature moves include Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump, and Draco Meteor, which take advantage of its dual typing.
• Its Water/Dragon typing makes it weak only to Dragon and Fairy types, offering numerous resistances.
• Kingdra excels in rain-based teams due to its Swift Swim ability, becoming a formidable sweeper under these conditions.

Evolution:

• Kingdra evolves from Seadra when traded while holding a Dragon Scale.
• Seadra itself evolves from Horsea at level 32.

Interesting Facts:

• Kingdra's design is inspired by the mythical sea dragon, combining features of a dragon and a seahorse.
• In the Pokémon anime, Kingdra is often portrayed as a powerful and elusive Pokémon, reflecting its rarity in the wild.
• Its unique typing makes Kingdra one of the few Pokémon with minimal weaknesses, increasing its strategic value in battles.
• Kingdra's ability to control ocean currents and create whirlpools has led to legends of it being a guardian of the sea in some cultures.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves.It can create whirlpools by yawning.
• Silver: It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy.It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
• Crystal: It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depthsat which no other life forms can survive.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
• Leafgreen: It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
• Diamond: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• Pearl: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• Platinum: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• Heartgold: It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
• Soulsilver: It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
• Black: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• White: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• Black-2: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• White-2: It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves.
• X: It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
• Y: It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life-forms can survive.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Shield: Scales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they’ve been given to royalty as gifts.