Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kingdra is a Water and Dragon Type Dragon Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Kingdra can be found with Swift Swim, Sniper and Damp as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 540 combined Base Stats.
Kingdra Stats and Abilities
Based on Kingdra Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Kingdra Highest IV Stat is Attack 95 and the Lowest being Speed 85.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 75 | 260 | 354 |
C | Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 |
D | Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 |
C | Special Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 |
D | Special Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 |
D | Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 |
A | Total | 540 |
Kingdra | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Dragon Scale ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Swift Swim Ability 1 | Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain. |
Sniper Ability 2 | Sniper increases the power of critical hits by 1.5x. This means a critical hit will deal 2.25x normal damage instead of 1.5x. |
Damp Hidden Ability | Damp prevents all Pokémon on the field from using the moves Selfdestruct and Explosion. It also prevents damage (to the Damp Pokémon only) from the ability Aftermath. |
How To Evolve Kingdra in BDSP
Horsea requires (Level 32) to evolve into Seadra and then (trade holding Dragon Scale) to evolve into Kingdra.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Horsea
![]() | Level 32 → |
Seadra
![]() | trade holding
Dragon Scale ![]() → |
Kingdra
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Where To Find Kingdra in BDSP
Kingdra has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Horsea
Lv. 10-25
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Seadra
Lv. 30-55
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Horsea
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Horsea
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Horsea
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kingdra Weakness
Kingdra is a Water and Dragon Type pokemon. This will cause Kingdra to take More Damage from Dragon, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Kingdra Weak Against?

Best Moves Kingdra in BDSP
Best Moveset for Kingdra Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 |
Hydro Pump
| ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
44 |
Dragon Pulse
| ![]() | Special | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses. |
25 |
Bubble Beam
| ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 20 | May lower opponent's Speed. |
20 |
Dragon Breath
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 20 | May paralyze opponent. |
Best Moveset for Kingdra TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM13 |
Ice Beam
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |



Kingdra Level Up Moves
List of Moves Kingdra can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
1 |
Whirlpool
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Power:
52.5 Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
|
1 |
Yawn
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
|
1 |
Water Gun
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 25
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1 |
Leer
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
|
1 |
Smokescreen
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
|
1 |
Twister
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
|
15 |
Focus Energy
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
|
20 |
Dragon Breath
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
25 |
Bubble Beam
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May lower opponent's Speed.
|
30 |
Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
|
37 |
Laser Focus
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() User's next attack is guaranteed to result in a critical hit.
|
44 |
Dragon Pulse
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Power:
127.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
|
51 |
Hydro Pump
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Power:
165 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
|
58 |
Dragon Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Speed.
|
65 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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Kingdra TM Moves
List of Moves Kingdra can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM07 |
Hail
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM49 |
Scald
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM55 |
Brine
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM59 |
Dragon Pulse
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Power:
127.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM91 |
Flash Cannon
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
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TM99 |
Waterfall
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Kingdra Tutor Moves
List of Tutor Moves Kingdra can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Draco Meteor
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Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
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