# Kingdra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Kingdra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Kingdra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Kingdra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Kingdra
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Water (1/4x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 97.152%
- **Hurricane**: 72.000%
- **Weather Ball**: 60.638%
- **Flip Turn**: 55.621%
- **Hydro Pump**: 41.218%
- **Surf**: 24.129%
- **Ice Beam**: 13.244%
- **Focus Energy**: 12.803%
- **Agility**: 12.358%
- **Other**: 10.836%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 87.218%
- **Sniper**: 12.782%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 63.185%
- **Life Orb**: 15.099%
- **Waterium Z**: 8.506%
- **Razor Claw**: 7.614%
- **Scope Lens**: 5.218%
- **Other**: 0.378%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 83.461%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 77.906%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 29.960%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 29.939%
- **Ferrothorn**: 28.092%
- **Zapdos**: 19.410%

## FAQ for Kingdra in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Kingdra?
Kingdra is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Rotom-Wash, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Kingdra weak to and resistant against?
Kingdra is weak to Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Water (1/4x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 43.397% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingdra?
Kingdra is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (87.218%) and the item **Choice Specs** (63.185%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Kingdra) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Kingdra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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