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.
Capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.
Seadra Weakness
AvgElectric and Grass-type moves hit Seadra for super-effective damage. Its Water typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Seadra's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Partway through Horsea's chain, Seadra is a Water type pushing toward Kingdra. No breeding at this stage. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Horsea). The final form adds another 100 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Start with flexible EVs EVs. A nature nature gives Seadra the right balanced lean, an item adds extra utility, and an ability works in the background. Surf is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Seadra Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Surf
- Smokescreen
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Seadra's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Ice coverage on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Seadra appears at high spawn rates across 8 spots in mid-game fishing spots. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Seadra in Red & Blue
Horsea is your first catch on the way to Seadra. You'll find fishing and walking encounters from Lv. 15-39 across 23 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HorseaEASYRoute 19BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 19RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 20BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 20RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 21RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 21BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FBlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FRedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B3FBlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B3FRedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSSeafoam Islands - B1FRedGrassLv.30-32CommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - 1FRedGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B2FRedGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B3FRedGrassLv.29-31UncommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSSeafoam Islands - B4FRedGrassLv.31-33CommonLateWater
Step 2Seadra ✓EASYCerulean Cave - 1FBlueSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FRedSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FBlueSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FRedSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCaveEASYRoute 23RedSuper RodLv.23CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 23BlueSuper RodLv.23CommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - B1FRedGrassLv.37RareLateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - B3FRedGrassLv.39RareLateWateror 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