Stats & Training
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.
Seadra Weakness
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 |
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x82-97% Bullet Seed 2x21-26% Absorb 2x29-35% | ||
 Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x65-79% Shock Wave 2x59-71% Charge Beam 2x50-62% Thunder Shock 2x44-53% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-95% Volt Switch 2x66-79% Shock Wave 2x58-71% Charge Beam 2x53-63% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x74-87% Bullet Seed 2x18-24% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x100-118%KO Volt Switch 2x79-95% Shock Wave 2x74-87% Charge Beam 2x58-71% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-95% Volt Switch 2x58-71% Shock Wave 2x53-63% Charge Beam 2x45-55% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x179-212%KO Energy Ball 2x137-161%KO Giga Drain 2x115-135%KO Razor Leaf 2x49-59% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x99-117%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-99% Volt Switch 2x65-77% Spark 2x37-44% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x117-139%KO Energy Ball 2x89-106%KO Giga Drain 2x74-88% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x127-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO Volt Switch 2x83-99% Thunder Fang 2x37-44% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x93-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-91% Volt Switch 2x62-73% Spark 2x46-55% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x179-212%KO Energy Ball 2x137-161%KO Giga Drain 2x115-135%KO Razor Leaf 2x49-59% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x99-117%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-99% Volt Switch 2x65-77% Spark 2x37-44% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x117-139%KO Energy Ball 2x89-106%KO Giga Drain 2x74-88% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x127-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO Volt Switch 2x83-99% Thunder Fang 2x37-44% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x93-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-91% Volt Switch 2x62-73% Spark 2x46-55% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x177-209%KO Energy Ball 2x135-159%KO Giga Drain 2x114-134%KO Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x98-116%KO Thunderbolt 2x79-94% Volt Switch 2x64-75% Spark 2x34-41% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x114-134%KO Energy Ball 2x88-103%KO Giga Drain 2x74-88% Bullet Seed 2x13-16% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x124-147%KO Thunderbolt 2x103-122%KO Discharge 2x93-109%KO Volt Switch 2x79-94% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x74-88% Volt Switch 2x58-69% Spark 2x45-53% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x176-207%KO Energy Ball 2x131-154%KO Giga Drain 2x111-131%KO Razor Leaf 2x50-58% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x96-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x79-93% Volt Switch 2x61-73% Spark 2x34-41% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x187-221%KO Energy Ball 2x141-166%KO Giga Drain 2x118-140%KO Magical Leaf 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x116-137%KO Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Volt Switch 2x74-87% Spark 2x54-64% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x109-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x88-105%KO Discharge 2x79-93% Volt Switch 2x71-84% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x174-205%KO Energy Ball 2x131-154%KO Giga Drain 2x110-130%KO Razor Leaf 2x48-57% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x94-111%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-92% Discharge 2x68-81% Volt Switch 2x61-73% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x188-222%KO Energy Ball 2x142-168%KO Giga Drain 2x119-141%KO Magical Leaf 2x96-114%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x114-135%KO Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Volt Switch 2x76-89% Spark 2x52-62% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x110-130%KO Thunderbolt 2x89-105%KO Discharge 2x80-95% Volt Switch 2x71-84% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x174-205%KO Energy Ball 2x131-154%KO Giga Drain 2x110-130%KO Razor Leaf 2x48-57% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x94-111%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-92% Discharge 2x68-81% Volt Switch 2x61-73% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x188-222%KO Energy Ball 2x142-168%KO Giga Drain 2x119-141%KO Magical Leaf 2x96-114%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x114-135%KO Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Volt Switch 2x76-89% Spark 2x52-62% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x110-130%KO Thunderbolt 2x89-105%KO Discharge 2x80-95% Volt Switch 2x71-84% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Raikou can KO Seadra with Thunderbolt (202-238%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Seadra for 35-42%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x202-238%KO Scald30-35% Volt Switch 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed 2x35-42% Mach Punch28-33% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 30 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Clear Smog, Disable and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Seadra Best Moveset
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Seadra in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves