Seadra's built around special offense. Defense leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Defense and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Electric and Grass moves hit Seadra for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Seadra's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Seadra with Thunderbolt (245-289%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (170-200%). Toedscool deals 63-74% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x245-289%KO Volt Switch 2x192-226%KO Shadow Ball73-86% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Scald25-29% Thunderbolt 2x170-200%KO Volt Switch 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Knock Off7-9% Giga Drain 2x63-74% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Breloom builds →Mach Punch25-30% Bullet Seed 2x32-38% | ||
Seadra is partway through a three-stage line between Horsea and Kingdra. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Horsea). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Seadra to get Horsea eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
Start with max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs. Modest nature gives Seadra the right special lean, Scopelens adds extra utility, and Sniper works in the background. Focusenergy is the main damage option.
Best Build
Seadra best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Attacker Moveset
- Focus Energy
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Focus Energy
- Protect
- Icy Wind
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Without TMs, Seadra's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Dragon and Ice coverage and more on top of Hydro Pump and Muddy Water for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Seadra misses out on Aurora Beam and Clear Smog. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Surf, with Dragon and Ice coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Seadra misses out on Aurora Beam and Clear Smog. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Muddy Water, with Dragon and Ice coverage and more rounding things out.
Seadra develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Hydro Pump and Blizzard show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
No wild encounters for Seadra in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Horsea over from Red, Yellow, or Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Seadra starts showing up in mid-game fishing spots at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Seadra in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Horsea is your first catch on the way to Seadra. You'll find walking and fishing encounters from Lv. 10-63 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HorseaRoute 226Shining PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route35%EarlyFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Seadra ✓Route 226Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-55 Route35%MidRoute 226Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-55 Route35%Midor evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Seadra doesn't appear wild. Catch Horsea instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Seadra. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Seadra in Sword & Shield
To get Seadra, start by catching Horsea through surfing encounters at Lv. 40-45. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HorseaInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Seadra ✓
Finding Seadra at moderate rates takes patience. 6 spots are available in early-game water routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Seadra in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Horsea is your first catch on the way to Seadra. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 13-38 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HorseaRoute 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.13-18 Route30%EarlyRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.13-18 Route30%EarlyRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.31-36 Route30%LateRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.31-36 Route30%LateRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route30%LateRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route30%Late
Step 2Seadra ✓Route 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.13-18 Route5%EarlyRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.13-18 Route5%EarlyRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.31-36 Route5%LateRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.31-36 Route5%LateRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route5%LateRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route5%Lateor evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Seadra isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Kingdra to unlock its full potential. At 440 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Seadra. Damp is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sniper works too if your team needs something different.
Seadra fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Seadra has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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