Seadra Best Moveset
95 Sp. Atk at 85 Speed on Water with AbilitySniper boosting critical hit damage. The moveset has real offensive stats for a middle-stage and Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. One evolution from Kingdra where Dragon typing adds a second TermStab and AbilitySwift Swim dominates in rain.
95 Sp. Atk Water-type in Gen I (Red & Blue). Before Kingdra existed. Agility boosted Speed. 85 Speed was already decent for the format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Surf
- Smokescreen
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Kingdra arrived and overshadowed the pre-evolution completely. 95 Sp. Atk wasn't enough without the Dragon typing.
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Ground
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Three gens as Kingdra's shadow in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Sniper boosted crits. Focus Energy plus Sniper was a gimmick on a pre-evolution body.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Electric
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Seadra saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Seadra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Poison Point with Choice Specs, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power Grass
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Seadra saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Seadra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sniper with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Agility
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Seadra saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Seadra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sniper with Scopelens, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Flash Cannon
- Focus Energy
Recommended Teammates
Seadra saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Seadra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sniper with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Focus Energy
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Seadra saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Seadra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sniper with Leftovers, favoring a Naive nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Dragon Pulse
- Liquidation
- Focus Energy
Recommended Teammates
Seadra saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Seadra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Poison Point with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Seadra Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Seadra
Raikou can KO Seadra with Thunderbolt (201-237%).
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Scald29-35% Thunderbolt 2x201-237%KO Volt Switch 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Breloom builds →Mach Punch19-22% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% | ||
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
How to Get Seadra
Seadra's 3-stage chain starts with Horsea, which appears at moderate rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Seadra in SV
Horsea is your first catch on the way to Seadra. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HorseaCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.68Overworld
Step 2Seadra ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into KingdraBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Kingdra egg.
Seadra's 3-stage chain starts with Horsea, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Seadra in BDSP
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.
The chain to Seadra requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Horsea at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Seadra in SwSh
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 SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 16%Thunderstorm
Step 2Seadra ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Kingdra with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Seadra egg.
Step 3Evolve into Kingdra
Seadra's 3-stage chain starts with Horsea, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Seadra in LGPE
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 11Lv.13-18Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 12Lv.31-36Surfing on waterRate 30%Route 13Lv.33-38Surfing on waterRate 30%
Step 2Seadra ✓Route 11Lv.13-18Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 12Lv.31-36Surfing on waterRate 5%Route 13Lv.33-38Surfing on waterRate 5%or evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Kingdra
Base Stats
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.
It’s the males that raise the offspring. While Seadra are raising young, the spines on their backs secrete thicker and stronger poison.
Seadra Guide
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.
No. Seadra only evolves into Kingdra through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in . Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Seadra to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Dragon Scale must be held during the trade. Bring one over from a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.
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 mixed attacker with base 65 Attack and 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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves