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Kingdra is a large, {{wp|seahorse}}-like Pokémon 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. | Kingdra is a large, {{wp|seahorse}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 sea-born tornadoes on the surface. Because of its immense power, Kingdra often hibernates deep in uninhabited areas of the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|sea}} to rest and build up its energy. When a storm arrives, Kingdra is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Kingdra is known to have fierce battles with {{p|Dragonite}} whenever they meet. The scales shed by Kingdra are given to royals as gifts due to the gleam it emits. | 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 sea-born tornadoes on the surface. Because of its immense power, Kingdra often hibernates deep in uninhabited areas of the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|sea}} to rest and build up its energy. When a storm arrives, Kingdra is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Kingdra is known to have fierce battles with {{p|Dragonite}} whenever they meet. The scales shed by Kingdra are given to royals as gifts due to the gleam it emits. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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[[File:Clair Kingdra.png|thumb|left|250px|Kingdra in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Clair Kingdra.png|thumb|left|250px|Kingdra in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
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====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | {{Animedexheader|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP216|Kingdra|Ash's Pokédex|Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. Normally | {{Animedexbody|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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | ||
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Two Kingdra briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], with one under the ownership of [[Bruno]] and the other under the ownership of [[Juan]]. | Two Kingdra briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], with one under the ownership of [[Bruno]] and the other under the ownership of [[Juan]]. | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Juan Kingdra Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Kingdra in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Juan Kingdra Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Kingdra in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
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A Kingdra appeared in [[LDK1]]. | A Kingdra appeared in [[LDK1]]. | ||
=== | [[Mori]] owns a Kingdra, as seen in [[LDK2]]. | ||
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In ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'', {{adv|Silver}}'s {{p|Seadra}} evolved into a Kingdra when he traded her to {{adv|Gold}} for {{p|Poliwhirl}}, which also [[Polibo|evolved]], but it was not seen until ''[[PS111|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 {{DL|Gold (Adventures)|Sudobo}} after being switched in. Silver also used her to {{m|Waterfall|climb waterfalls}}. | In ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'', {{adv|Silver}}'s {{p|Seadra}} evolved into a Kingdra when he traded her to {{adv|Gold}} for {{p|Poliwhirl}}, which also [[Polibo|evolved]], but it was not seen until ''[[PS111|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 {{DL|Gold (Adventures)|Sudobo}} after being switched in. Silver also used her to {{m|Waterfall|climb waterfalls}}. | ||
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[[Juan]] has a Kingdra, which he used to assist {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} in their training. It first appeared in ''[[PS255|With a Spoink in Your Step I]]''. | [[Juan]] has a Kingdra, which he used to assist {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} in their training. It first appeared in ''[[PS255|With a Spoink in Your Step I]]''. | ||
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A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Kingdra appeared in [[GDZ68]]. | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Kingdra appeared in [[GDZ68]]. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Kingdra | Kingdra seems to be based on a {{wp|seahorse}} and the {{wp|common seadragon|weedy seadragon}}. Its {{t|Dragon}} type and {{pkmn|category}} may be a reference to the Japanese word for seahorse, ''tatsu-no-otoshigo'' (dragon's child), which is derived from the myth that a seahorse that lives for a century will transform into a {{wp|dragon}}. The fact that it dwells on the seafloor while creating {{wp|whirlpool}}s may be a reference to {{wp|Ryūjin}}, a Japanese sea deity, or {{wp|Charybdis}}, a sea monster in Greek mythology. Its ability to shoot {{wp|cephalapod ink|ink}} is reminiscent of a {{wp|squid}}, and the shape of its snout and {{a|Sniper}} Ability are reminiscent of a {{wp|water gun}}. | ||
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|hi=किंगड्रा ''Kingdra''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=किंगड्रा ''Kingdra''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Кингдра ''Kingdra''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Кингдра ''Kingdra''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=คิงดรา '' | |th=คิงดรา ''Khingdra''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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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 holding a Dragon Scale. It is the final form of Horsea.
Biology
Kingdra is a large, seahorse-like Pokémon 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 sea-born tornadoes on the surface. Because of its immense power, Kingdra often hibernates deep in uninhabited areas of the sea to rest and build up its energy. When a storm arrives, Kingdra is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Kingdra is known to have fierce battles with Dragonite whenever they meet. The scales shed by Kingdra are given to royals as gifts due to the gleam it emits.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Spell of the Unown: Entei, a Kingdra 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.
In Dueling Heroes, Christopher's Kingdra competed in the Whirl Cup. It lost to Totodile in the first match, after it plugged up Kingdra's snout, causing excess water to build up inside, 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.
Minor appearances
A Kingdra appeared in Snorlax Snowman.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Kingdra was at the 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!.
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GOTCHA!
Two Kingdra briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, with one under the ownership of Bruno and the other under the ownership of Juan.
In the manga
Pokémon - The Legend of the 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 Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Trainer's Kingdra appeared in GDZ68.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kingdra (TCG)
Game data
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In side games
In events
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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 |
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Black | White | Dragon Scale (5%) | |
Black 2 | White 2 | Dragon Scale (5%) | |
Events* | Life Orb (100%) |
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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 and its evolved forms, Salamence, and Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
Origin
Kingdra seems to be based on a seahorse and the weedy seadragon. Its Dragon type and category may be a reference to the Japanese word for seahorse, tatsu-no-otoshigo (dragon's child), which is derived from the myth that a seahorse that lives for a century will transform into a dragon. The fact that it 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 sea creature).
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