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.
Its body bristles with sharp spikes. Carelessly trying to touch it could cause fainting from the spikes.
It is capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its winglike pectoral fins and stout tail.
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 |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x100-119%KO Mega Drain 2x69-83% Absorb 2x38-47% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x43-52% Vine Whip 2x34-41% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x34-41% Vine Whip 2x29-36% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x117-138%KO Magical Leaf 2x93-110%KO Mega Drain 2x64-76% Absorb 2x34-41% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x52-62% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Vine Whip 2x32-38% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x52-62% Absorb 2x29-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x32-38% Vine Whip 2x25-31% | ||
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 2x46-55% Vine Whip 2x29-34% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x117-138%KO Magical Leaf 2x93-110%KO Mega Drain 2x64-76% Absorb 2x34-41% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x52-62% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Vine Whip 2x32-38% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x52-62% Absorb 2x29-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x32-38% Vine Whip 2x25-31% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x117-138%KO Magical Leaf 2x93-110%KO Mega Drain 2x64-76% Absorb 2x34-41% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x52-62% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Vine Whip 2x32-38% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x52-62% Absorb 2x29-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x32-38% Vine Whip 2x25-31% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x98-116%KO Vine Whip 2x43-50% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x194-229%KO Giga Drain 2x121-143%KO Magical Leaf 2x98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x67-80% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x55-65% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% Vine Whip 2x33-39% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x40-48% Charge Beam 2x32-38% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x106-125%KO Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x98-116%KO Vine Whip 2x42-51% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x194-229%KO Giga Drain 2x123-144%KO Magical Leaf 2x98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x67-79% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Weepinbell builds →Razor Leaf 2x48-57% Vine Whip 2x41-48% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x55-65% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Vine Whip 2x33-40% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Amoonguss builds →Solar Beam 2x170-201%KO Giga Drain 2x108-127%KO Mega Drain 2x58-69% Absorb 2x31-37% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x104-122%KO Razor Leaf 2x48-58% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 2x112-132%KO Leaf Tornado 2x98-115%KO Vine Whip 2x43-51% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x194-228%KO Petal Blizzard 2x56-67% Giga Drain 2x122-143%KO Magical Leaf 2x98-115%KO | ||
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Seadra with Leaf Storm (209-246%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (176-207%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 202-238%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x209-246%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave31-36% Thunderbolt 2x176-207%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Volt Switch 2x157-185%KO Thunderbolt 2x202-238%KO Shadow Ball60-71% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed 2x35-42% Mach Punch28-33% | ||
X & Y 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 50 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Clear Smog, Disable and 10 more.
X & Y Seadra Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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 Dragon and Ice coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Seadra in X & Y
Seadra tops out at moderate rates across 4 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 X & Y
To get Seadra, start by catching Horsea through fishing encounters at Lv. 25-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HorseaAmbrette TownXGood Rod Lv.25 CityUncommonMidAmbrette TownYGood Rod Lv.25 CityUncommonMidCyllage CityXGood Rod Lv.25 CityUncommonMidCyllage CityYGood Rod Lv.25 CityUncommonMid
Step 2Seadra ✓Ambrette TownXSuper Rod Lv.35 CityRareLateAmbrette TownYSuper Rod Lv.35 CityRareLateCyllage CityXSuper Rod Lv.35 CityRareLateCyllage CityYSuper Rod Lv.35 CityRareLateor evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Seadra Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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