# Kingdra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Kingdra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Kingdra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/monotype/Kingdra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Kingdra
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Kingdra.

## 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
- **Surf**: 91.257%
- **Draco Meteor**: 90.375%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 82.741%
- **Ice Beam**: 48.441%
- **Hydro Pump**: 33.473%
- **Hurricane**: 31.151%
- **Flip Turn**: 11.451%
- **Other**: 11.111%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.964%
- **Sniper**: 0.034%
- **Damp**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 98.287%
- **Other**: 1.713%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 96.784%
- **Primarina**: 82.596%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 75.971%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 63.168%
- **Toxapex**: 52.651%
- **Swampert**: 37.002%

## FAQ for Kingdra in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Kingdra?
Kingdra is frequently paired with Pelipper, Primarina, Samurott-Hisui, 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 77.397% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingdra?
Kingdra is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.964%) and the item **Choice Specs** (98.287%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Kingdra) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Kingdra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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