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.
It’s the males that raise the offspring. While Seadra are raising young, the spines on their backs secrete thicker and stronger poison.
Seadra’s mouth is slender, but its suction power is strong. In an instant, Seadra can suck in food that’s larger than the opening of its mouth.
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 using 60 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Clear Smog, Disable and 4 more.
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Without breeding, Seadra misses out on Aurora Beam and Clear Smog. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Muddy Water, with Dragon and Ice coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Seadra doesn't appear wild. Catch Horsea instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Seadra. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Seadra in Sword & Shield
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 HorseaMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstorm
Step 2Seadra ✓
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