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

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

## Best Kingdra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/gen9ou/Kingdra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Kingdra
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Hurricane**: 93.510%
- **Weather Ball**: 93.296%
- **Draco Meteor**: 87.976%
- **Flip Turn**: 51.220%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 29.850%
- **Hydro Pump**: 11.722%
- **Ice Beam**: 10.891%
- **Wave Crash**: 4.736%
- **Other**: 16.798%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 95.849%
- **Sniper**: 4.151%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 54.166%
- **Mystic Water**: 35.646%
- **Life Orb**: 4.622%
- **Scope Lens**: 4.205%
- **Other**: 1.362%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 94.405%
- **Quaquaval**: 65.421%
- **Excadrill**: 62.208%
- **Tyranitar**: 61.854%
- **Zapdos**: 50.962%
- **Iron Valiant**: 19.575%

## FAQ for Kingdra in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Kingdra?
The most common moves for Kingdra are Hurricane, Weather Ball, Draco Meteor, 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, Quaquaval, Excadrill, Tyranitar. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 67.050% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingdra?
Kingdra is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (95.849%) and the item **Choice Specs** (54.166%).

### 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 gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Kingdra) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Kingdra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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