While most trainers evolve Seadra into Kingdra immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Dragon Pokemon.
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.
Seadra Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Seadra Moveset
- Focus Energy
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
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 HorseaEASYRoute 226Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2535%EarlyRouteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Seadra ✓EASYRoute 226Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5535%MidRouteEASYRoute 226Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5535%MidRouteor 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 HorseaMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstorm
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 HorseaEASYRoute 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.13-1830%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.13-1830%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.31-3630%LateRouteEASYRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.31-3630%LateRouteEASYRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.33-3830%LateRouteEASYRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.33-3830%LateRoute
Step 2Seadra ✓HARDRoute 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.13-185%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.13-185%EarlyRouteHARDRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.31-365%LateRouteHARDRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.31-365%LateRouteHARDRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on waterLv.33-385%LateRouteHARDRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on waterLv.33-385%LateRouteor 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 appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Seadra has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A