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Competitive Pokemon Sword/Shield Movesets and Strategies for Kingdra

Base Stats for Kingdra

Water / Dragon

Abilities:
,
,

Evolutions / Family:
Horsea
Seadra
Kingdra

Weakness Chart for Water/Dragon-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

2x

0.25x

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

0.5x

0.25x

¼x

½x

2x

4x

Movesets for Singles

What is a good competitive moveset for Kingdra? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.

Common single-battle team mates for Kingdra in Pokemon Sword/Shield:

PolitoedRillaboomMarowak-AlolaMagnezoneScizorDuraludonGothitelleFerrothornBisharpVolcarona

Kingdra is an astounding Water and Dragon-typed Pokemon. It's a common sight to see Kingdra out in the 8th generation battlefield. Kingdra's only type-related weaknesses are Dragon and Fairy.

Species: Kingdra
Item: Life Orb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Hurricane
- Muddy Water / Hydro Pump
- Protect

Special Sweeper Kingdra (Popular/Trending)

Kingdra is an awesome Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Weakness Policy activates if Kingdra is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingdra's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Kingdra's speed is doubled during rainy weather.

♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Kingdra's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Hurricane is a special 110-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to confuse target. can't miss in rain).
♦ Muddy Water is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (30% chance to lower the foes accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a gigantic amount of damage.
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Kingdra this turn).

Species: Kingdra
Item: Scope Lens / Shell Bell
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Breaking Swipe
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Iron Head

Physical Sweeper Kingdra (Sniper)

Kingdra is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Kingdra critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Kingdra's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Kingdra strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.

♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Kingdra afterwards).
♦ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).

Species: Kingdra
Item: Scope Lens / Eject Pack
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Scald
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Flash Cannon

Special Sweeper Kingdra (Sniper)

Kingdra is an interesting Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Kingdra critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Kingdra's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Kingdra strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.

♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Kingdra's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).

Species: Kingdra
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 229 Hp / 225 Atk / 56 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Dance
- Dive
- Rain Dance
- Waterfall

Kingdra Physical Tank (King Dragon)

Kingdra is a wonderful Physical Tank. It's designed to take a large amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingdra's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Kingdra's speed is doubled during rainy weather.

♦ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Kingdra's attack and speed by 1 stage).
♦ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).

Species: Kingdra
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Damp
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald
- Substitute
- Ice Beam
- Disable

Kingdra Special Sweeper (Disabling Draco)

Kingdra is a pretty decent Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Kingdra's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Damp, prevents explosion/mind blown/misty explosion/self-destruct/aftermath while active.

♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws target).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Kingdra takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Disable is a status move (for 4 turns, disables the target's last move used).

Species: Kingdra
Item: Scope Lens
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 64 Hp / 252 SpA / 192 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Focus Energy
- Agility
- Ice Beam

Kingdra Special Sweeper (Crit Hit )

Kingdra is a decent Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Kingdra critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Kingdra's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Kingdra strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.

♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Kingdra's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Focus Energy is a status move (raises your Kingdra's critical hit ratio by 2 stages).
♦ Agility is a status move (raises your Kingdra's speed by 2 stages).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).

Movesets for Doubles

What is a good doubles moveset for Kingdra? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.

Common double-battle team mates for Kingdra in Pokemon Sword/Shield:

PolitoedRillaboomTogekissAmoongussScizorMarowak-AlolaPorygon2DuraludonMagnezoneGothitelle

Species: Kingdra
Item: Scope Lens / Shell Bell
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Breaking Swipe / Outrage
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Iron Head

Doubles Physical Sweeper Kingdra (Sniper)

Kingdra is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Kingdra critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Kingdra's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Kingdra strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.

♦ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Kingdra afterwards).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).

Species: Kingdra
Item: Scope Lens / Eject Pack
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flash Cannon

Doubles Special Sweeper Kingdra (Sniper)

Kingdra is a notable Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Kingdra critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Kingdra's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Kingdra strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5.

♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws target).
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Kingdra's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).

Movepool

Wondering what moves can Kingdra learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Kingdra can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.

Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Kingdra

Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Ability: Sniper + Item: Scope Lens
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect

Optimize Kingdra's EVs for Sword/Shield

Competitive Information for Kingdra [Sword/Shield]