While most trainers evolve Seadra into Kingdra immediately, the unevolved form can still contribute in the right matchup. 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.
An examination of its cells revealed the presence of a gene not found in HORSEA. It became a hot topic.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 30 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Disable, Dragon Breath and 7 more.
Best Build
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Without breeding, Seadra misses out on Aurora Beam and Disable. That's 10 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
Transfer Moves
A handful of locations for Seadra with decent spawn rates across early-game fishing spots. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Seadra in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Seadra, start by catching Horsea through fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 10-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HorseaEASYWhirl Islands - 1FHeartGoldSurfing on waterLv.10-20CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - 1FSoulSilverSurfing on waterLv.10-20CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldSurfing on waterLv.15-25CommonEarlyWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverSurfing on waterLv.15-25CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldSurfing on waterLv.30-40CommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverSurfing on waterLv.30-40CommonMidWaterHARDWhirl Islands - 1FHeartGoldGood RodLv.20RareMidWaterHARDWhirl Islands - 1FSoulSilverGood RodLv.20RareMidWaterHARDWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldGood RodLv.20RareMidWaterHARDWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverGood RodLv.20RareMidWaterHARDSeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverGood RodLv.20RareMidWaterHARDSeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldGood RodLv.20RareMidWaterEASYWhirl Islands - 1FHeartGoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - 1FSoulSilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWater
Step 2Seadra ✓MODERATEWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverSurfing on waterLv.15-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldSurfing on waterLv.15-30UncommonEarlyWaterEXTREMEWhirl Islands - 1FHeartGoldSuper RodLv.40RareLateWaterEXTREMEWhirl Islands - 1FSoulSilverSuper RodLv.40RareLateWaterEXTREMEWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverSuper RodLv.40RareLateWaterEXTREMEWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldSuper RodLv.40RareLateWaterEXTREMESeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldSuper RodLv.40RareLateWaterEXTREMESeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverSuper RodLv.40RareLateWateror 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