Kingdra is a large,piscinePokémon that is similar to aseahorse 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 thesea 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 withDragonite whenever they meet and using a sound of one can lure a Kingdra into appearing as demonstrated when Goh used this tactic. Kingdra's gleaming scales are gifted to royals.
InPokémon Horizons: The Series, Kingdra was depicted as capable of floating and maneuvering itself on midair when out of water.
Evolution
Kingdra evolves fromSeadra and is the final form ofHorsea.
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)
Kingdra lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of thisPokémon creates spiraling ocean currents.
Kingdra sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, thePokémon is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey.
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.
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.
Kingdra made its debut inSpell of the Unown: Entei, where it was one of the illusory PokémonMolly Hale created in her dream world through theUnown. It was Molly's first Pokémon during herbattle againstMisty, where it quickly defeatedGoldeen.
Kingdra made its animated series debut inDueling Heroes, under the ownership ofChristopher, who used it to compete in theWhirl Cup. It lost toTotodile in the first match after he plugged up Kingdra's snout while it usedHydro Pump, causing excess water to build up inside of it, thus sending it flying across the stadium.
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.
Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. AWater andDragon type. Kingdra lives in waters so deep, other Pokémon cannot live there. It is said Kingdra's yawning can cause whirlpool-like currents. If aDragonite were to appear, they would engage in a desperate battle.
GOTCHA!
Two Kingdra briefly appeared inGOTCHA!, with one under the ownership ofClair and the other under the ownership ofJuan.
InAmpharos Amore,Silver'sSeadra evolved into a Kingdra when he traded her toGold forPoliwhirl, which alsoevolved, but it was not seen untilTyranitar 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 ofEcruteak City, where she defeatedSudobo after being switched in. Silver also used her toclimb waterfalls.
InDebonaire Dragonair,Clair owns a Kingdra, which followed her as they approached the Dragon's Den.
Kingdra and its pre-evolved forms share theircategory withDratini, its evolved forms,Salamence, and KalosianGoodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
Origin
Kingdra is inspired on aseahorse, possibly thecrowned seahorse, with some seadragon (generaPhyllopteryx andPhycodurus) elements. ItsDragon type andcategory 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 adragon, as well as the aforementioned seadragons.
The fact that Kingdra dwells on the seafloor while creatingwhirlpools may be a reference toRyūjin, a Japanese sea deity; orCharybdis, a sea monster in Greek mythology. Its ability to shootink is reminiscent of asquid, and the shape of its snout andSniper Ability are reminiscent of awater gun.
Name origin
Kingdra may be a combination ofking anddragon. It may also involveHydra (a mythological water creature).
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