# Kingdra - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kingdra in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Kingdra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Kingdra
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 91.497%
- **Hydro Pump**: 67.374%
- **Surf**: 51.042%
- **Flip Turn**: 48.534%
- **Hurricane**: 45.336%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 39.308%
- **Ice Beam**: 11.014%
- **Focus Energy**: 9.446%
- **Waterfall**: 6.882%
- **Dragon Dance**: 6.850%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 95.076%
- **Sniper**: 4.924%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 62.392%
- **Life Orb**: 21.797%
- **Scope Lens**: 7.175%
- **Lum Berry**: 3.912%
- **Other**: 4.724%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 79.383%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 69.308%
- **Ferrothorn**: 58.925%
- **Barraskewda**: 34.307%
- **Zeraora**: 26.254%
- **Crawdaunt**: 22.547%

## FAQ for Kingdra in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Kingdra?
The most common moves for Kingdra are Draco Meteor, Hydro Pump, Surf, Flip Turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kingdra?
Kingdra is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Ferrothorn, Barraskewda. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Kingdra?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kingdra?
The top build for Kingdra features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.309% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingdra?
Kingdra is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (95.076%) and the item **Choice Specs** (62.392%).

### What is the most common role for Kingdra?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Kingdra often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Kingdra?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **540** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Kingdra on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Kingdra) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Kingdra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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