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Kingdra (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Dragon Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Seadra when traded with a Dragon Scale.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Kingdra is a large, seahorse-like Pokémon 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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Kingdra is the signature of Pokémon of two final gyms of their respective regions, Clair in Johto and Juan in Hoenn (Pokémon Emerald only).
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
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, 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.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
| Pokémon Silver | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
| Pokémon Crystal | It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon White | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. |
| Pokémon Y | It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Shield | Scales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they've been given to royalty as gifts. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. |
| Pokémon 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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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Attack | 95 |
| Sp. Defense | 95 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 540 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Kingdra's name is often mistranslated to "Kingora" in the Chuang Yi translation of Pokémon Adventures.
- Kingdra is the only Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in the Second Pokémon Generation.
- Kingdra and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Dratini line, Salamence, and Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.