# Kingdra - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kingdra in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Kingdra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Kingdra
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 86.678%
- **Muddy Water**: 65.398%
- **Hydro Pump**: 58.237%
- **Ice Beam**: 48.929%
- **Draco Meteor**: 46.127%
- **Rain Dance**: 32.309%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 20.760%
- **Disable**: 11.983%
- **Scald**: 11.712%
- **Other**: 17.868%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 96.473%
- **Sniper**: 3.527%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 71.742%
- **Choice Specs**: 10.102%
- **Life Orb**: 7.804%
- **Scope Lens**: 4.942%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.847%
- **Other**: 3.563%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 72.780%
- **Tapu Koko**: 53.540%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 33.938%
- **Pelipper**: 31.527%
- **Ferrothorn**: 30.662%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 23.190%

## FAQ for Kingdra in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Kingdra?
The most common moves for Kingdra are Protect, Muddy Water, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kingdra?
Kingdra is frequently paired with Politoed, Tapu Koko, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper. 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 38.425% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kingdra?
Kingdra is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (96.473%) and the item **Waterium Z** (71.742%).

### What is the most common role for Kingdra?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Kingdra often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Kingdra) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Kingdra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*