Kingdra is a powerful Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. This majestic sea creature resembles a large seahorse with a tightly curled tail and is covered in blue scales, except for its yellow belly. Kingdra possesses incredible strength, capable of creating massive whirlpools and sea-born tornadoes with its movements. It typically inhabits extreme ocean depths where no other life forms can survive, building up energy by sleeping in underwater caves. When storms arrive, Kingdra is said to awaken and search for prey near the surface. The yawn of a sleeping Kingdra is so powerful that it can generate undercurrents strong enough to destroy small ships. Kingdra is known to engage in fierce battles with Dragonite whenever they encounter each other. Its scales are highly prized for their splendorous gleam and are often given as gifts to royalty.
Pokédex Data
- Species: Dragon Pokémon
- Height: 5'11" (1.8 m)
- Weight: 335.1 lbs (152.0 kg)
- Abilities: Swift Swim, Sniper, Damp (Hidden)
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Water 1, Dragon
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Gold: It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive.
- Silver: It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
- 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.
- 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.
Evolutions
Kingdra evolves from Seadra when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. It is the final form in the evolutionary line that begins with Horsea.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- Generation II: Introduced as the first Water/Dragon-type Pokémon.
- Generation III: Gained the ability Sniper.
- Generation V: Received the hidden ability Damp.
- Generation VI: No significant changes.
- Generation VII: Can now learn the move Dragon Dance by level-up.
- Generation VIII: Gained access to new moves through Technical Records (TRs).