Special
Balanced
85Speed · Above Avg

Is Kingdra Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Seadra trade evolution with Dragon Scale, blocked until the National Dex. AbilitySwift Swim doubles Speed in rain. Water/Dragon with only one weakness to Dragon. One of the best defensive typings in the game, locked behind a postgame trade evolution.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSTTTGESSEGEGEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4SeadraCatchableKogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6KingdraEvolveBlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Strong

Horsea resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Horsea's defenses.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's team hits Horsea's weaknesses hard.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's team hits Horsea's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Good

Seadra has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Seadra trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Strong

Kingdra resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Easy KO
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Easy KO
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Strong

Kingdra resists most of Giovanni's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Easy KO
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Easy KO
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Kingdra trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Kingdra has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Kingdra trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
You Win
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Even
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Good

Kingdra has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
You Win
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Kingdra trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Catch Seadra
Available after Badge 4
Type
Water
Tier
E

Catch Seadra on Pallet Town (Super Rod fishing, Lv 25-35, rare).

View Seadra locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM14IceBlizzard11070%5
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 51WaterHydro Pump16580%5
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Seadra to Kingdra
Trade holding Dragon Scale
Type
WaterDragon
Tier
A

Most players are ready to trade before reaching Blaine.

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 51WaterHydro Pump16580%5
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Kingdra in FireRed & LeafGreen

Kingdra is a Dragon Scale trade evolution. Catch a Horsea via fishing, level to Seadra at 32, snag a Dragon Scale (hidden on Sevii Islands or held by wild Horsea), then trade to another player. On original GBA cartridges the trade uses a Link Cable or the Wireless Adapter. On the 2026 Nintendo Switch re-release, two Switch consoles in the same room trade over Switch local wireless — no accessory required.

Wild Kingdra may be holding when caught:

Dragon Scale (5% chance) A thick and tough scale. A DRAGON-type Pokemon may be holding it.

Catch Horsea or Seadra at any of these 28 spots to eventually evolve into Kingdra.

Encountered via fishing with a Rod, Surfing

  1. 1
    Catch Horsea
  2. 2
    Evolve Seadraat Lv.32
  3. 3
    Evolve Kingdraby trading
Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8
Post-Game

How to Obtain Kingdra in FRLG

To get Kingdra, start by catching Horsea through fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Horsea
    Step 1Catch Horsea
    Cerulean City
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Route 10
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Route 11
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Route 12
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Route 13
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Route 24
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Route 4
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 84%
    Bond Bridge
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Five Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Five Isle Meadow
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Green Path
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Kindle Road
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Memorial Pillar
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    One Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Outcast Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Resort Gorgeous
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Tanoby Ruins
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Trainer Tower
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Treasure Beach
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Water Labyrinth
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Water Path
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Route 19
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Route 20
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Route 21
    Lv.15-35Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.15-30Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.15-30Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Bond Bridge
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Kindle Road
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Treasure Beach
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 80%
    Cerulean City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Cinnabar Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Cinnabar Island
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Pallet Town
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 10
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 11
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 12
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 13
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 19
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 20
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 20
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 21
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Route 21
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 24
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Route 4
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 60%
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    FireRedRate 60%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 44%
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 44%
    Cinnabar Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Pallet Town
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Five Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Five Isle Meadow
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Green Path
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Memorial Pillar
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    One Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Outcast Island
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Resort Gorgeous
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Tanoby Ruins
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Trainer Tower
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Water Labyrinth
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Water Path
    Lv.15-25Super Rod
    FireRedRate 40%
    Cerulean City
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Pallet Town
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 10
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 11
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 12
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 13
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 19
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 24
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Route 4
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.5-15Good Rod
    LeafGreenRate 20%
    Vermilion City - City
    Lv.25-30Super Rod
    LeafGreenRate 44%
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    Lv.25-30Surfing on water
    FireRedRate 30%
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    Lv.25-30Surfing on water
    FireRedRate 30%
  2. Kingdra
    Step 3Kingdra

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.

Kingdra Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Dragon
0.5x (Resist)Steel
0.25x (Resist)Fire, Water
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Kingdra Weak Against

Excellent
1Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
¼xResist
0xImmune
None

What is Kingdra Strong Against

4Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+4
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Kingdra

Kingdra Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Horsea
#116Horsea
32
Level 32
Seadra
#117Seadra
Trade + Dragon Scale
Trade + Dragon Scale
Kingdra
#230Kingdra
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Horsea
Water
Seadra
Water
Kingdra
WaterDragon
HP
30
55+25
75+20
ATK
40
65+25
95+30
DEF
70
95+25
95
SP.ATK
70
95+25
95
SP.DEF
25
45+20
95+50
SPE
60
85+25
85
BST
295C-Tier
440C-Tier+145
540C-Tier+100
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Special
Special
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Kingdra to get Horsea eggs easily using 27 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Disable, Dragon Breath and 4 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillcharizardsceptileflygonmiloticblastoisegolduckferaligatrswampertaltariaslowbro

FRLG Kingdra Best Moveset

Water/Dragon with only one weakness (Dragon itself, a rare offensive type). AbilitySwift Swim doubles Speed in rain for devastating sweeps. 95 across all offensive stats and 85 Speed. The moveset thrives in rain with boosted MoveSurf and MoveIce Beam for coverage. Near-impossible to block thanks to the typing.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Attacker
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Lum BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Kingdra
Modest+SPA

Kingdra best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Attacker Moveset

  • Rain DanceSTAB
  • Ice Beam
  • SurfSTAB
  • Hidden Power Grass

Moves List

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

Lv 1
Bubble
3010030Water
Lv 1
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 1
Smokescreen
10020Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 8
Smokescreen
10020Normal
Lv 15
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 22
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 29
Twister
6010020Dragon
Lv 40
Agility
C30Psychic
Lv 51
Hydro Pump
B180805Water
Lv 62
Dragon Dance
C20Dragon

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
TM
Dive
C9010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
B5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM03
Surf
B14210015Water
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
C9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
C12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aurora Beam
6510020Ice
Egg
Disable
D5520Normal
Egg
Dragon Breath
C9010020Dragon
Egg
Dragon Rage
10010Dragon
Egg
Flail
D10015Normal
Egg
Octazooka
978510Water
Egg
Splash
D40Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
High
HP75
C
Attack95
B
Defense95
B
Sp. Atk95
B
Sp. Def95
B
Speed85
C
Total540
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.8 m
Weight152.0 kg
Base XP243
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpA+1SpD+1Spe
Strong Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.

It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.

Kingdra FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Kingdra is obtained by trade-evolving Seadra. Catch or evolve a Seadra first, then trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Seadra to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Dragon Scale must be held during the trade. In FireRed and LeafGreen, Dragon Scale is post-game only. Pick it up at Water Path on Six Island or win it as a prize for clearing Double Mode in Trainer Tower on Seven Island. Both spots unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and getting the Rainbow Pass from Celio on One Island. You can also bring one over from Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald.

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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