Kingdra
Water/Dragon-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 569.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Waterfall Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on Waterfall. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kingdra takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 569
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,509 CP
Kingdra moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Waterfall Best STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Water Gun STAB Elite | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Waterfall | Water | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Kingdra is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kingdra
How to get Kingdra
- Evolve from
- Seadra · 100 Candy + Dragon Scale
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Kingdra knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,283 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,472 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,473 | 1,547 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,832 | 1,924 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,473 | 1,547 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,113 | 1,170 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,473 | 1,547 |
Is Kingdra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kingdra has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (194 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Kingdra deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 196 |
| Lv 4 | 276 |
| Lv 5 | 356 |
| Lv 6 | 436 |
| Lv 7 | 515 |
| Lv 8 | 595 |
| Lv 9 | 675 |
| Lv 10 | 755 |
| Lv 11 | 830 |
| Lv 12 | 906 |
| Lv 13 | 981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,056 |
| Lv 15 | 1,132 |
| Lv 16 | 1,207 |
| Lv 17 | 1,283 |
| Lv 18 | 1,358 |
| Lv 19 | 1,434 |
| Lv 20 | 1,509 |
| Lv 21 | 1,585 |
| Lv 22 | 1,660 |
| Lv 23 | 1,736 |
| Lv 24 | 1,811 |
| Lv 25 | 1,887 |
| Lv 26 | 1,962 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,038 |
| Lv 28 | 2,113 |
| Lv 29 | 2,189 |
| Lv 30 | 2,264 |
| Lv 31 | 2,302 |
| Lv 32 | 2,340 |
| Lv 33 | 2,377 |
| Lv 34 | 2,415 |
| Lv 35 | 2,453 |
| Lv 36 | 2,491 |
| Lv 37 | 2,528 |
| Lv 38 | 2,566 |
| Lv 39 | 2,604 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,641 |
| Lv 41 | 2,675 |
| Lv 42 | 2,709 |
| Lv 43 | 2,743 |
| Lv 44 | 2,777 |
| Lv 45 | 2,811 |
| Lv 46 | 2,846 |
| Lv 47 | 2,881 |
| Lv 48 | 2,916 |
| Lv 49 | 2,951 |
| Lv 50 | 2,986 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0230
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 152.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0230_POKEMON_KINGDRA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kingdra in Pokemon GO?
Kingdra's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kingdra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kingdra takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It resists Fire, Water, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kingdra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kingdra reaches 2,986 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,641 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kingdra?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kingdra shows 1,509 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,887 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Kingdra better than regular Kingdra?
Shadow Kingdra deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Kingdra in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Seadra (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kingdra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kingdra depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.