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.
Seadra sleeps after wriggling itself between the branches of coral. Those trying to harvest coral are occasionally stung by this Pokémon’s poison barbs if they fail to notice it.
Seadra generates whirlpools by spinning its body. The whirlpools are strong enough to swallow even fishing boats. This Pokémon weakens prey with these currents, then swallows it whole.
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 from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Clear Smog, Disable and 10 more.
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Without breeding, Seadra misses out on Aurora Beam and Clear Smog. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Surf, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Seadra tops out at moderate rates across 10 locations in late-game fishing spots. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Seadra in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Seadra, start by catching Horsea through fishing encounters at Lv. 30-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HorseaEASYSealed ChamberOmega RubySuper RodLv.30-4040%MidEASYSealed ChamberAlpha SapphireSuper RodLv.30-4040%MidEASYRoute 130Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 130Omega RubySuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 131Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 131Omega RubySuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 132Omega RubySuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 132Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 133Omega RubySuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 133Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 134Omega RubySuper RodLv.3035%MidRouteEASYRoute 134Alpha SapphireSuper RodLv.3035%MidRoute
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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