Kingdra Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #31

Character Intro

Kingdra from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Holo card numbered 31. With a sturdy 140 HP, it’s a resilient Stage 2 attacker, and Tornado Shot adds bench-targeting pressure to its toolkit.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Seadra)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Brine: Deals 90 damage to an opponent’s Pokémon that already has damage counters.
• Tornado Shot: Discard a Water Energy to deal 30 damage to a Benched Pokémon.

Key Printings

This Kingdra is part of the Burning Shadows set, card number 31. As a Rare Holo, it’s a desirable piece for collectors focusing on holofoil cards from the Sun & Moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Kingdra card. It can be identified by its set code “sm3” and the card number 31. The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.
• Avoid excessive handling to maintain the holofoil finish and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set features Kingdra as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with strategic attacks focusing on targeting damaged Pokémon and bench disruption. The set is known for its vibrant artwork and diverse Water-type Pokémon.