Kingdra Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kingdra in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kingdra
Kingdra is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 38.345 DPS.
Kingdra can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Kingdra is weak to Dragon, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Water, Steel-type moves as Kingdra resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Kingdra is Eternatus (38.345 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (36.500 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (34.364 DPS).
Catching Kingdra: After defeating Kingdra, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1473 and 1547 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1832-1924 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kingdra from raids will have exactly 1547 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Kingdra?
The best counter for Kingdra is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 38.345 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (36.500 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (34.364 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kingdra?
Kingdra can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Kingdra weak to?
Kingdra is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Fire, Water, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kingdra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kingdra's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kingdra from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kingdra from raids will have 1547 CP at level 20, or 1924 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1473. If you see 1547 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kingdra worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kingdra is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Kingdra?
For the best moveset for Kingdra itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kingdra stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Kingdra without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kingdra can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (38.345 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (29.364 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Kingdra in raids?
Weather boost information for Kingdra is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.