Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Kingdra's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Dragon Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stat exp, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Kingdra Weakness
Type-wise, Kingdra takes extra damage from Dragon. Not many exploitable gaps in the Water/Dragon typing defensive chart. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Kingdra can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Water |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Kingdra View Skarmory builds →Drill Peck26-31% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Kingdra View Dragonite builds →Ice Beam23-27% Thunder29-34% Thunderbolt23-27% | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
Kingdra evolved from Horsea's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Horsea eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Horsea pushed Kingdra to 540 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kingdra to get Horsea eggs easily using 13 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Disable, Dragon Rage and 3 more.
Gold & Silver Kingdra Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Breath
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Aurora Beam and Disable give Kingdra options it can't learn any other way, and Ice and Normal coverage already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kingdra in Gold & Silver
The chain to Kingdra requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Horsea at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Kingdra in Gold & Silver
To get Kingdra, start by catching Horsea through fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 15-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HorseaWhirl Islands - 1FGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Water30%EarlyWhirl Islands - 1FSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Water30%EarlyWhirl Islands - B2FGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Water30%EarlyWhirl Islands - B2FSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Water30%EarlyWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water30%MidWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water30%MidWhirl Islands - 1FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - 1FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - B2FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - B2FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - 1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water30%LateWhirl Islands - 1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water30%LateWhirl Islands - B2FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water30%LateWhirl Islands - B2FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water30%LateWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water30%LateWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water30%Late- Step 2Catch or Evolve SeadraWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water10%MidWhirl Islands - 1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water10%LateWhirl Islands - 1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water10%LateWhirl Islands - B2FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water10%LateWhirl Islands - B2FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water10%LateWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water10%LateWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water10%Lateor evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Step 3Kingdra ✓
Kingdra Guide
In Gold & Silver, Kingdra works as a support with 540 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Gold & Silver, Kingdra's biggest threats include Dragonite (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Kingdra is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Kingdra: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Dragon-type attackers hit hardest.
In Gold & Silver, Kingdra plays as a support. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Surf is the primary attack.
Game Availability
Since Gold & Silver, Kingdra has been in 17 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves