Kingdra · Aquapolis, what to know.
About the Kingdra card
Numbered H14 of 182 in Aquapolis, released in January 2003, Kingdra is a Rare Holo, a Stage 2 Water-type carrying 120 HP.
It evolves from Seadra, so Kingdra is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Nishida is the original designer of Pikachu and many Gen 1 Pokémon, and her card work has a soft, rounded warmth that suits the friendlier creatures.
About Kingdra in the Pokémon world
The Water-Dragon evolution of Seadra when traded with Dragon Scale. Neo Revelation holo Kingdra is a quiet collector favorite. Aquapolis Kingdra is one of the most-loved Crystal-treatment cards.
What is Kingdra worth?
Kingdra is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Aquapolis's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Aquapolis holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Kingdra before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Kingdra, surface is the grade cap. The water foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Kingdra
For Kingdra, variant comes before condition. A 1st Edition and an Unlimited Kingdra are different markets for the same art, so settle the print before you negotiate. Demand a clear photo of the Kingdra holo for any raw purchase.
