Kingdra
| Kingdra
Houndoom (#229) – Kingdra – Phanpy (#231) | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Name (Japanese), Number | Kingdra (Kingudora), 230 |
| Stage | Stage 2 |
| Evolves from | Seadra |
| Evolves to | none |
| Video game base stats¹ | |
| Hit points | 75 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special attack | 95 |
| Special defense | 95 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Dragon |
| Types | Template:PokemonTypeWater,Template:PokemonTypeDragon |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 335.0lb |
| Abilities | Swift Swim |
| Signature Attacks | Hydro Pump, Dragon Dance |
| Pokédex Color | Blue |
| Shiny color | All blue parts become purple. |
| Gender distribution | 50% male, 50% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. | |
Kingdra is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. It is the final form of the Horsea evolutionary chain, which starts with Horsea, who evolves into Seadra, then finally evolves in Kingdra by trading Seadra holding a Dragon Scale. As Dragon-types are highly regarded for their rarity (there were only three- the Dratini evolution- in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow), it is worth the time and effort searching for the elusive Dragon Scale and the even-more elusive Horsea that evolves into this super-seahorse.
Name Origin
The name originates from two words: king indicating its high status in the heiarchy of Water-type Pokémon, and dragon referring to its second type. "dra" might also have been taken from unevolved form Seadra's name to show relation.
Biology
It is said that Kingdra usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. When a storm arrives, it is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. When it comes to the surface, it creates a huge whirlpool that can swallow even ships.
Kingdra store energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Availability
Kingdra can only be obtained by evolving Seadra. This is done by trading a Seadra holding a Dragon Scale.
Anime Appearances
Three Kingdra have been seen in the anime, all three of which were used in battle. The first was in the third movie, and was used in Molly's battle with Misty. Another was used in the Whirl Cup against Ash's Totodile. And the third was used by Clair, the Blackthorn City Gym Leader, in Ash's last Johto Gym Battle.
Manga Appearances
Two Kingdra appeared in the Johto saga of Pokémon Adventures. The first was owned by Silver and traded to Gold for a short time. The other was owned by Clair.
In the Trading Card Game
Kingdra has appeared on six different trading cards, always as a stage 2 water card (except in one special case). The expansions it is found in are the following:
- Neo Genesis(Water-type)
- Neo Revelation(Water-type)
- Aquapolis (Water-type)
- Aquapolis (Colorless-type)
- EX Dragon (Water-type, as Kingdra EX)
- EX Team Rocket Returns (Water-type)
In Neo Revelation and Aquapolis it is a rare card, while in Neo Genesis, Aquapolis (again), EX Dragon, and EX Team Rocket Returns it is a rare holographic card. Kingdra is also an uncommon Colourless card with the Crystal Type Poke-Body in Aquapolis.
The Neo Revelation Kingdra wields a Genetic Memory attack, which copies and executes the attacks on the Horsea and Seadra cards it is on top on and thus evolved from. Kingdra EX also has the Genetic Memory attack.