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.
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Its fin-tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 13 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Disable, Dragon Rage and 3 more.
Start with flexible EVs EVs. A nature nature gives Seadra the right balanced lean, Quickclaw adds extra utility, and an ability works in the background. Surf is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Seadra Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Ground
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Seadra misses out on Aurora Beam and Disable. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Surf, with Dragon and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
8 encounter spots for Seadra at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game fishing spots. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Seadra in Gold & Silver
To get Seadra, start by catching Horsea through fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 15-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HorseaEASYWhirl Islands - 1FGoldSurfing on waterLv.15-19CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - 1FSilverSurfing on waterLv.15-19CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FGoldSurfing on waterLv.15-24CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FSilverSurfing on waterLv.15-24CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSurfing on waterLv.20-24CommonMidWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSurfing on waterLv.20-24CommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - 1FSilverGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - 1FGoldGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2FGoldGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2FSilverGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWaterEASYWhirl Islands - 1FGoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - 1FSilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FGoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FSilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWater
Step 2Seadra ✓MODERATEWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSurfing on waterLv.20-24UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSurfing on waterLv.20-24UncommonMidWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - 1FGoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - 1FSilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2FGoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2FSilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateWateror 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.
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