Great League PvP guide
Kingdra Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #53. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Surf and Swift.
Great League
#53
Strong pick
Type
Water/Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,986
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KINGDRA
Is Kingdra Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingdra is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #53.
Kingdra is also a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #59 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #246.
Kingdra PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #53 | 89.3 | Dragon Breath, Surf, Swift |
| Ultra League | #59 | 88.1 | Dragon Breath, Surf, Swift |
| Master League | #246 | 58.4 | Dragon Breath, Surf, Swift |
Best Moveset for Kingdra in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Kingdra is Dragon Breath with Surf and Swift.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kingdra in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Kingdra PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Surf
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Swift
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kingdra Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kingdra wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Kingdra Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kingdra's Water/Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- water0.391×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Kingdra in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kingdra in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kingdra's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
91% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Kingdra's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kingdra.
Best Teammates for Kingdra in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kingdra should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Kingdra's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Kingdra
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 1,498 | 21.5 | 1,866,712 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 1,499 | 21.5 | 1,864,256 | |
| #3 | 1/13/13 | 1,499 | 21.5 | 1,858,379 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 1,495 | 21.5 | 1,857,781 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 1,498 | 21.5 | 1,857,781 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,499 | 41.5 | 4,025,918 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,496 | 42 | 4,012,382 | |
| #3 | 1/13/15 | 2,500 | 41.5 | 4,007,946 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,493 | 41.5 | 4,006,655 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 2,495 | 42 | 4,005,921 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,986 | 50 | 5,058,307 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,979 | 50 | 5,034,104 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,972 | 50 | 5,034,104 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 2,971 | 50 | 5,027,463 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 2,979 | 50 | 5,027,463 |
Kingdra Stats in Pokémon GO
Kingdra's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kingdra 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 120.2
- Defense
- 129.5
- HP
- 120
Ultra League
Kingdra 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 41.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 154.8
- Defense
- 166.7
- HP
- 156
Master League
Kingdra 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,986
- Attack
- 175.6
- Defense
- 175.6
- HP
- 164
Kingdra Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Kingdra in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Dragon / Water typing · Also runs Surf · Ultra League #731
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #276
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #60
More PoGoCoach tools
Kingdra Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kingdra in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingdra's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Surf and Swift.
Is Kingdra good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kingdra is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #53.
What counters Kingdra in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Tinkaton and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Kingdra in Great League.
What is Kingdra weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kingdra is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×).