Kingdra (Pokémon)

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Kingdra Dragon Pokémon キングドラ Kingdra #0230 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Dragon Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim or SniperGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Damp Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Dragon Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'11″ 1.8 m Kingdra 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 335.1 lbs. 152.0 kg Kingdra 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 207 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 243 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Kingdra 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kingdra (Japanese: キングドラ Kingdra) is a dual-type Water/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Seadra when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. It is the final form of Horsea.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Kingdra is a large, piscine Pokémon that is similar to a seahorse with a tightly curled tail. It is covered in blue scales except for its yellow, compact belly scales. There are thin spines with a single branch atop its head and thin, white fins under its cheeks. Its thin snout is powerful, allowing squirts of water jets with devastating power to be fired. Two-pronged fins extend slightly past its cheeks. On its back is a white fin supported by thin, blue spines similar to the ones on its head.

The yawn of a sleeping Kingdra is powerful enough to create undercurrents capable of destroying small ships. Should it decide to emerge from the depths of the ocean, Kingdra's strength can create large whirlpools and waterspouts on the surface. Because of its immense power, Kingdra often hibernates deep in uninhabited areas of the sea to build up its energy, usually at the bottom of the seas. When a storm arrives, Kingdra is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Kingdra's awakening can cause tornadoes. It is known to have fierce battles with Dragonite whenever they meet. Kingdra's gleaming scales are gifted to royals.

Evolution

Kingdra evolves from Seadra and is the final form of Horsea.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Horsea  Water

→

First Evolution Seadra  Water

→

Second Evolution Kingdra  Water  Dragon

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #188 Gold It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. Silver It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. Crystal It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life forms can survive. Stadium 2 It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #186 Kanto #— Ruby Kingdra lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this Pokémon creates spiraling ocean currents. Sapphire Kingdra sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, the Pokémon is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Emerald It sleeps quietly, deep on the seafloor. When it comes up to the surface, it creates a huge whirlpool that can swallow even ships. FireRed It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. LeafGreen It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #192 Diamond It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. SoulSilver It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes.
Generation V Unova #— Black It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. White Black 2 It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #041 Hoenn #195 X It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning. Y It stores energy by sleeping at underwater depths at which no other life-forms can survive. Omega Ruby Kingdra lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this Pokémon creates spiraling ocean currents. Alpha Sapphire Kingdra sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, the Pokémon is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #200 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword With the arrival of a storm at sea, this Pokémon will show itself on the surface. When a Kingdra and a Dragonite meet, a fierce battle ensues. Shield Scales shed by this Pokémon have such a splendorous gleam to them that they've been given to royalty as gifts. Brilliant Diamond It lives in caves on the seafloor and creates giant whirlpools every time it moves. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #54 Scarlet It sleeps deep on the ocean floor to build its energy. It is said to cause tornadoes as it wakes. Violet This Pokémon is said to sleep at the bottom of the sea—deeper than any other life-form can descend—building its energy.

Kingdra in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Seadra Crystal Evolve Seadra
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Seadra Emerald Evolve Seadra FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Seadra Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Seadra Platinum Evolve Seadra HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Seadra Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Seadra Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Seadra
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Seadra Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Seadra Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Honeycalm Sea (Wanderer) Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Seadra Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Seadra Trozei! Secret Storage 13, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Seadra Ranger Safra Sea
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) Ranger: SoA Sea of Wailord Ranger: GS Coral Sea, Eastern Sea
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Sunny Seashore (Post-ending) Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert!, Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 2 Rumble World Silver Isles: Windy Sea (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Jirachi Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Silver Trench (70F-79F), Far-Off Sea (70F-74F) Mystery House: Silver Trench
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Kingdra Appears Masters EX PML Arc (Chapter 13: Cold Confidence): Clair & Kingdra Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100: Lance & Kingdra

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Campaign 4 Kingdra	English	United States	35	August 7 to 13, 2004
BWB2W2	Yamamoto's Tournament Kingdra	Japanese	Japan	50	September 29 to October 6, 2013

Held items

In Pokémon Emerald, Kingdra can only be found in the Battle Frontier.

Games		Held items
Emerald		Dragon Scale (5%)
Black	White
Black 2	White 2
Sword	Shield	Dragon Scale (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 540	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water ¼× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Kingdra is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15 011 Yawn Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20 1515 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 2020 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 2525 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 3030 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3737 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 4444 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 5151 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 5858 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00——% 20 6565 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 7272 Wave Crash Water Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM188 TM188 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM196 TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20 * Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Splash Normal Status — —% 40

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kingdra Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kingdra Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kingdra Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP When I awaken, tornadoes form! 26%-50% HP Watch out. My HP is down by half already. 1%-25% HP I'm ruined... Conjuring up a tornado is a dream within a dream... Level up Leveled up! My tornadoes gained in power as well!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Rescue Connected to: Shellder, Cloyster, Wailmer, Clamperl, Tynamo, Skrelp, Clauncher Connection Orb Set: 13 Phrases Normal They say that spiraling currents appear everywhere I go… I wonder if it's true. Low HP (< 50%) I'm ready to collapse…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 160 Max. exp.: Browser entry R-109 Kingdra will attack with strong jets of water when it appears above the surface.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Dragon Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry R-231 It blows bubbles from its mouth and lets loose widening rings of water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Crush ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-070 It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #549 Whirlpool Delays your opponent's disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 194 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Waterfall*, Dragon Breath, Water Gun† Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Blizzard, Outrage, Octazooka*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Kingdra evolves from Seadra when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. Seadra cannot evolve into Kingdra in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted.

Unevolved Horsea  Water

Level 32 →

First Evolution Seadra  Water

+ Trade holding Dragon Scale →

Second Evolution Kingdra  Water  Dragon

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Kingdra images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Kingdra in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Kingdra made its debut in Spell of the Unown: Entei, where it was one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world through the Unown. It was Molly's first Pokémon during her battle against Misty, where it quickly defeated Goldeen.

Kingdra made its animated series debut in Dueling Heroes, under the ownership of Christopher, who used it to compete in the Whirl Cup. It lost to Totodile in the first match after he plugged up Kingdra's snout while it used Hydro Pump, causing excess water to build up inside of it, thus sending it flying across the stadium.

In Fangs for Nothin', Clair used a Kingdra in her Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against Pikachu and Noctowl, defeating the latter. In Better Eight Than Never, Kingdra was later used in the rematch, going up against Snorlax and eventually being defeated.

In Looking Out for Number Two!, Goh caught a Kingdra as part of his second Project Mew Trial Mission.

Minor appearances

A Kingdra appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Kingdra was at a Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, a Manaphy Egg bounced off a Kingdra's head while adrift in the ocean.

Multiple Kingdra appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Kingdra appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP216 Kingdra Ash's Pokédex Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. Normally rests on the ocean floor, but in periods of high activity, even a simple yawn has enough power to create whirlpools.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN088 Kingdra Chrysa Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. A Water and Dragon type. Kingdra lives in waters so deep, other Pokémon cannot live there. It is said Kingdra's yawning can cause whirlpool-like currents. If a Dragonite were to appear, they would engage in a desperate battle.

GOTCHA!

Two Kingdra briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, with one under the ownership of Clair and the other under the ownership of Juan.

In the manga

Kingdra in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

A Kingdra appeared in LDK1.

Mori owns a Kingdra, as seen in LDK2.

Pokémon Adventures

In Ampharos Amore, Silver's Seadra evolved into a Kingdra when he traded her to Gold for Poliwhirl, which also evolved, but it was not seen until Tyranitar War. The two then traded back, so that each would have his original, though evolved, Pokémon. She was then used in his battle with Gold in the ruins of Ecruteak City, where she defeated Sudobo after being switched in. Silver also used her to climb waterfalls.

In Debonaire Dragonair, Clair owns a Kingdra, which followed her as they approached the Dragon's Den.

Juan has a Kingdra, which he used to assist Ruby and Sapphire in their training. It first appeared in With a Spoink in Your Step I.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Trainer's Kingdra appeared in GDZ68.

In the TCG

Main article: Kingdra (TCG)

Trivia

• Kingdra's name is often mistranslated to "Kingora" in the Chuang Yi translation of Pokémon Adventures.
• Kingdra is the only Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
• Kingdra and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Dratini, its evolved forms, Salamence, and Kalosian Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.

Origin

Kingdra seems to be based on a seahorse, possibly the crowned seahorse, with some seadragon (genera Phyllopteryx and Phycodurus) elements. Its Dragon type and category may be a reference to the Japanese word for seahorse, 竜の落とし子 tatsu-no-otoshigo (literally "illegitimate child of a dragon"), which is derived from the myth that a seahorse that lives for a century will transform into a dragon, as well as the aforementioned seadragons.

The fact that Kingdra dwells on the seafloor while creating whirlpools may be a reference to Ryūjin, a Japanese sea deity; or Charybdis, a sea monster in Greek mythology. Its ability to shoot ink is reminiscent of a squid, and the shape of its snout and Sniper Ability are reminiscent of a water gun.

Name origin

Kingdra may be a combination of king and dragon or Hydra (a mythological water creature).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キングドラ Kingdra From king, dragon, and Hydra French Hyporoi From hippocampe, hypo-, and roi Spanish Kingdra Same as English/Japanese name German Seedraking From Seepferd, Drache, and king Italian Kingdra Same as English/Japanese name Korean 킹드라 Kingdra Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 刺龍王 / 刺龙王 Cìlóngwáng From 刺 cì, 龍 / 龙 lóng, and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 刺龍王 Chilùhngwòhng From 刺 chi, 龍 lùhng, and 王 wòhng

More languages Hindi किंगड्रा Kingdra Transcription of English name Russian Кингдра Kingdra Transcription of English name Thai คิงดรา Khingdra Transcription of Japanese name

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