# Kingdra - OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kingdra in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Kingdra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Kingdra
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 96.170%
- **Surf**: 93.372%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 79.951%
- **Ice Beam**: 33.028%
- **Hydro Pump**: 32.410%
- **Flip Turn**: 22.440%
- **Hurricane**: 19.796%
- **Liquidation**: 17.083%
- **Other**: 5.750%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.994%
- **Sniper**: 0.006%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 87.765%
- **Mystic Water**: 6.086%
- **Life Orb**: 4.611%
- **Other**: 1.538%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 91.203%
- **Zapdos**: 87.013%
- **Scizor**: 70.298%
- **Excadrill**: 37.327%
- **Ferrothorn**: 36.703%
- **Chansey**: 29.106%

## FAQ for Kingdra in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Kingdra?
The most common moves for Kingdra are Draco Meteor, Surf, Dragon Pulse, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kingdra?
Kingdra is frequently paired with Pelipper, Zapdos, Scizor, Excadrill. 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 `40/0/0/252/0/216`. This configuration accounts for 38.441% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingdra?
Kingdra is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.994%) and the item **Choice Specs** (87.765%).

### 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 gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Kingdra) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Kingdra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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