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 spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x66-78% Vine Whip 2x29-36% | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x175-208%KO Magical Leaf 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x157-185%KO Mega Drain 2x54-65% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x208-245%KO Mega Drain 2x74-88% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x117-138%KO Razor Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x165-196%KO Magical Leaf 2x84-100%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x149-176%KO Mega Drain 2x53-64% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x196-232%KO Mega Drain 2x68-80% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x189-224%KO Giga Drain 2x121-144%KO Needle Arm 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x68-80% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x112-132%KO Razor Leaf 2x37-44% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x175-207%KO Magical Leaf 2x90-107%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x155-182%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x202-239%KO Mega Drain 2x69-82% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x200-236%KO Giga Drain 2x127-150%KO Needle Arm 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x69-82% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x114-136%KO Razor Leaf 2x39-46% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x176-207%KO Magical Leaf 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x146-172%KO Razor Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x156-185%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x209-246%KO Mega Drain 2x72-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x203-239%KO Giga Drain 2x127-150%KO Needle Arm 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x70-83% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x173-204%KO Giga Drain 2x109-128%KO Magical Leaf 2x88-105%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x141-166%KO Leaf Blade 2x83-99% Razor Leaf 2x51-61% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x153-181%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x203-239%KO Mega Drain 2x69-82% | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x126-149%KO Energy Ball 2x96-114%KO Horn Leech 2x69-82% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x175-207%KO Giga Drain 2x110-130%KO Magical Leaf 2x90-106%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x144-170%KO Leaf Blade 2x85-101%KO Razor Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x155-183%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x205-242%KO Mega Drain 2x70-82% | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Energy Ball 2x96-114%KO Horn Leech 2x70-82% | ||
In Black & White, Magnezone can KO Seadra with Thunderbolt (241-284%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Seadra for 50-59%. Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 263-309%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x241-284%KO Flash Cannon54-63% Volt Switch 2x188-221%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Breloom builds →Mach Punch39-47% Bullet Seed 2x50-59% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x263-309%KO Aura Sphere78-92% | ||
Black & White 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 39 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aurora Beam, Clear Smog, Disable and 10 more.
Black & White 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 Black & White
high spawn rates across 2 locations for Seadra in late-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Seadra in Black & White
The path to Seadra starts with Horsea at Lv. 35-60 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HorseaP2 LaboratoryBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Building55%LateAnyP2 LaboratoryWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Building55%LateAnyRoute 17BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 17WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 18WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 18BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAny
Step 2Seadra ✓P2 LaboratoryWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 BuildingCommonLateAnyShaking spotP2 LaboratoryBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 BuildingCommonLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Horsea (Step 1)
Seadra Guide
In Black & White, 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 Black & White, 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