Stats & Training
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
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom can KO Seadra with Wood Hammer (175-206%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 202-238%.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Rillaboom builds →U Turn34-40% Wood Hammer 2x175-206%KO | ||
 Zeraora Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Zeraora builds →Drain Punch31-37% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x202-238%KO Scald30-35% Volt Switch 2x157-185%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Breeding
Breed with Seadra to get Horsea eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Clear Smog, Disable and 4 more.
Sword & Shield Seadra Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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
How to Get Seadra in Sword & Shield
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 HorseaInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Seadra ✓
Seadra Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves