Kingdra
Dragon Pokémon
It is said that it usually hides in underwater caves. It can create whirlpools by yawning.
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Strategy Overview
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Kingdra is one of the best rain sweepers available thanks to its good offensive typing and access to spread Muddy Water, both of which also help to distinguish itself from Ludicolo.
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Kingdra's solid Water / Dragon typing also leaves it with few weaknesses, though its mediocre bulk makes it vulnerable to strong neutral hits.
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Ordinarily uncommon support options, such as Disable and Quash, give Kingdra the flexibility to support its team when necessary.
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Kingdra's STAB moves are resisted by common threats, most notably Tapu Fini and Ferrothorn.
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Kingdra is highly reliant on rain due to its middling Speed and lackluster damage output outside of rain, which causes a loss of momentum if the opponent activates other weather or gains a Speed advantage from Tailwind or Trick Room.
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