Kingdra (Pokémon)

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Kingdra (Japanese: キングドラ Kingdra) is a dual-type introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. It is the final form of .
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
==Biology==
Kingdra is a large, that is similar to a 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 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 whenever they meet. Kingdra's gleaming scales are gifted to royals.
===Evolution===
Kingdra evolves from and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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Kingdra in the
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===Held items===
In , Kingdra can only be found in the .
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Kingdra is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
Kingdra evolves from when traded while holding a Dragon Scale. Seadra cannot evolve into Kingdra in before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main 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 . It was Molly's first Pokémon during her against , where it quickly defeated .
Kingdra made its animated series debut in Dueling Heroes, under the ownership of , who used it to compete in the Whirl Cup. It lost to in the first match after he plugged up Kingdra's snout while it used , 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 against . It faced off against and , defeating the latter. In Better Eight Than Never, Kingdra was later used in the rematch, going up against and eventually being defeated.
In Looking Out for Number Two!, Goh caught a 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 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====
===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==
===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, 's evolved into a Kingdra when he traded her to for , 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 .
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 and in their training. It first appeared in With a Spoink in Your Step I.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A 's Kingdra appeared in GDZ68.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Kingdra's name is often mistranslated to "Kingora" in the Chuang Yi translation of Pokémon Adventures.
* Kingdra is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
* Kingdra and its pre-evolved forms share their with , its evolved forms, , and Kalosian . They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
===Origin===
Kingdra seems to be based on a , possibly the , with some seadragon (genera and ) elements. Its type and 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 , as well as the aforementioned seadragons.
The fact that Kingdra dwells on the seafloor while creating s may be a reference to , a Japanese sea deity; or , a sea monster in Greek mythology. Its ability to shoot is reminiscent of a , and the shape of its snout and Ability are reminiscent of a .
====Name origin====
Kingdra may be a combination of king and dragon or (a mythological water creature).
==In other languages==
==External links==
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