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Kingdra
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,022 |
| Generation | Johto (Gen 2) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Kingdra
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,022 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Kingdra has base stats of 194 Attack, 194 Defense, and 181 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 569.
Kingdra can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Kingdra is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Rainy weather, Kingdra receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Kingdra is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall STAB | Water | 16 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
| Water Gun ELITE STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Blizzard | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Octazooka | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Swift | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Kingdra takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Kingdra takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Kingdra
Top Pokémon to use when battling Kingdra in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 2 |
Haxorus
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 5 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 6 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
Latios
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 10 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
🏆 Kingdra PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 1,495 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 42 | 2,497 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 42 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 41 | 2,493 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 42 | 2,496 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 42 | 2,498 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 42 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 42 | 2,491 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Kingdra IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,264 | 1,132 | 1,509 | 1,887 | 2,641 | 2,995 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,258 | 1,129 | 1,505 | 1,882 | 2,635 | 2,987 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,259 | 1,129 | 1,506 | 1,882 | 2,635 | 2,988 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,242 | 1,121 | 1,495 | 1,868 | 2,616 | 2,966 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,242 | 1,121 | 1,494 | 1,868 | 2,615 | 2,965 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,220 | 1,110 | 1,480 | 1,850 | 2,590 | 2,937 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,199 | 1,099 | 1,465 | 1,832 | 2,565 | 2,908 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,210 | 1,105 | 1,473 | 1,842 | 2,578 | 2,923 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,155 | 1,077 | 1,437 | 1,796 | 2,515 | 2,851 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,946 | 973 | 1,297 | 1,621 | 2,270 | 2,574 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Kingdra with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,995 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,641 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,437 - 1,509 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,796 - 1,887 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,437 - 1,509 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,077 - 1,132 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Kingdra with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 26 | 2,641 |
| 2 | 2,641 | 27 | 2,641 |
| 3 | 2,641 | 28 | 2,641 |
| 4 | 2,641 | 29 | 2,641 |
| 5 | 356 | 30 | 2,264 |
| 6 | 2,641 | 31 | 2,641 |
| 7 | 2,641 | 32 | 2,641 |
| 8 | 2,641 | 33 | 2,641 |
| 9 | 2,641 | 34 | 2,641 |
| 10 | 755 | 35 | 2,453 |
| 11 | 2,641 | 36 | 2,641 |
| 12 | 2,641 | 37 | 2,641 |
| 13 | 2,641 | 38 | 2,641 |
| 14 | 2,641 | 39 | 2,641 |
| 15 | 1,132 | 40 | 2,641 |
| 16 | 2,641 | 41 | 2,641 |
| 17 | 2,641 | 42 | 2,641 |
| 18 | 2,641 | 43 | 2,641 |
| 19 | 2,641 | 44 | 2,641 |
| 20 | 1,509 | 45 | 2,825 |
| 21 | 2,641 | 46 | 2,641 |
| 22 | 2,641 | 47 | 2,641 |
| 23 | 2,641 | 48 | 2,641 |
| 24 | 2,641 | 49 | 2,641 |
| 25 | 1,887 | 50 | 2,995 |
📖 Complete Kingdra Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Kingdra (#230) is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,022 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Kingdra is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Kingdra in 2026.
📊 Kingdra Stats Analysis
Kingdra's Attack stat is 194 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Kingdra to contribute meaningful damage.
With 194 Defense (Excellent) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 569. This gives Kingdra reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Kingdra's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Kingdra Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Kingdra depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Waterfall (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Kingdra has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Kingdra has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Kingdra PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Kingdra can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Dragon typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Steel-type threats while being weak to Dragon, Fairy types.
Master League
In Master League, Kingdra faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Kingdra Raid Guide & Counters
Kingdra appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Dragon, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Kingdra at Level 20 (1,437 - 1,509 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,796 - 1,887 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,509 CP.
🎯 How to Get Kingdra in Pokémon GO
Kingdra can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Kingdra Evolution Guide
Kingdra is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Kingdra
Shadow Kingdra is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Kingdra's effective Attack becomes ~233. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Kingdra in Pokémon GO
Shiny Kingdra is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Kingdra gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,796 - 1,887 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Kingdra
Q: What is Kingdra's max CP?
A: 2,995 CP at Level 50, or 2,641 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Kingdra good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Kingdra be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Kingdra is available.
Q: What is Kingdra weak to?
A: Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Waterfall + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.