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 |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x98-115%KO Solar Beam 2x186-219%KO Seed Bomb 2x66-78% Giga Drain 2x118-138%KO | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x176-208%KO Solar Beam 2x165-194%KO Energy Ball 2x123-145%KO Seed Bomb 2x80-95% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Leaf Blade 2x90-106%KO Seed Bomb 2x80-95% Giga Drain 2x82-97% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x84-99% Solar Beam 2x162-192%KO Seed Bomb 2x56-67% Giga Drain 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Gogoat builds →Solar Beam 2x190-224%KO Leaf Blade 2x84-99% Seed Bomb 2x74-88% Horn Leech 2x70-83% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon can KO Seadra with Thunderbolt (245-289%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (170-200%). Toedscool deals 63-74% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x245-289%KO Volt Switch 2x192-226%KO Shadow Ball73-86% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Raikou builds →Scald25-29% Thunderbolt 2x170-200%KO Volt Switch 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Knock Off7-9% Giga Drain 2x63-74% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seadra View Breloom builds →Mach Punch25-30% Bullet Seed 2x32-38% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 65 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet Seadra Best Moveset
Start with max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs. Modest nature gives Seadra the right special lean, Scopelens adds extra utility, and Sniper works in the background. Focusenergy is the main damage option.
Best Build
Seadra best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Attacker Moveset
- Focus Energy
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Focus Energy
- Protect
- Icy Wind
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Seadra's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Dragon and Ice coverage and more on top of Hydro Pump and Muddy Water for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Seadra in Scarlet & Violet
Seadra Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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