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Seadra.

national dex #117 · gen I
BST 440 · water
Seadra official artwork
water
#117 · gen I
Profile
HP
55
ATK
65
DEF
95
SPA
95
SPD
45
SPE
85
BST 440 · best Defense 95 · worst Sp. Def 45 · meters scale to 200

Seadra is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

Typingwater
AbilitiesPoison Point, Sniper, Damp
Height, weight1.2 m / 25.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
Previous
#116horsea
Dex position
#117 of 1025
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#118goldeen

Seadra base stats

BST 440 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP55220314
Atk65121251
Def95175317
SpA95175317
SpD4585207
Spe85157295
BST440bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def, 1 SpA

Seadra weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Grass
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Seadra abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Poison PointHas a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
SniperStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
DamphiddenPrevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Seadra evolution line

3 stages

Seadra evolves into Kingdra: trade it while it holds a Dragon Scale. How to evolve Seadra, every game

Best Seadra moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90
waterSurfSPEC90
waterLiquidationPHYS85
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
dragonOutragePHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110

Seadra moves

gen 9 · 62 moves · 14 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 12 tutor
39 moves · Seadra appears in 15 games
SmokescreenL19Dragon BreathL20LeerL24Bubble BeamL25Focus EnergyL26WaterfallL27TwisterL29Water GunL30Water PulseL37AgilityL41Dragon PulseL57Hydro PumpL60Dragon DanceL62Rain DanceL65BlizzardTMChilling WaterTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlash CannonTMFlip TurnTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMLiquidationTMMuddy WaterTMOutrageTMProtectTMRestTMScale ShotTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSnowscapeTMSubstituteTMSurfTMSwiftTMTera BlastTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 19
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20Level 20
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 24
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 25
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 26
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15Level 27
TwisterdragonSPEC40100%20Level 29
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 30
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 37
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 41
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Level 57
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 60
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20Level 62
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 65
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnowscapeiceSTAT0-10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TwisterdragonSPEC40100%20Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Seadra Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It’s the males that raise the offspring. While Seadra are raising young, the spines on their backs secrete thicker and stronger poison.

Shield

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.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.

Generation VI4 entries
X

Its body bristles with sharp spikes. Carelessly trying to touch it could cause fainting from the spikes.

Y

It is capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its winglike pectoral fins and stout tail.

Omega Ruby

Seadra sleeps after wriggling itself between the branches of coral. Those trying to harvest coral are occasionally stung by this Pokémon’s poison barbs if they fail to notice it.

Alpha Sapphire

Seadra generates whirlpools by spinning its body. The whirlpools are strong enough to swallow even fishing boats. This Pokémon weakens prey with these currents, then swallows it whole.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.

Black 2, White 2

Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional-medicine ingredients.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.

HeartGold

An examination of its cells revealed the presence of a gene not found in HORSEA. It became a hot topic.

SoulSilver

Its fin-tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

SEADRA sleeps after wriggling itself between the branches of coral. Those trying to harvest coral are occasionally stung by this POKéMON’s poison barbs if they fail to notice it.

Sapphire

SEADRA generates whirlpools by spinning its body. The whirlpools are strong enough to swallow even fishing boats. This POKéMON weakens prey with these currents, then swallows it whole.

Emerald

The poisonous barbs all over its body are highly valued as ingredients for making traditional herbal medicine. It shows no mercy to anything approaching its nest.

FireRed

Its body bristles with sharp spikes. Carelessly trying to touch it could cause fainting from the spikes.

LeafGreen

It is capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its winglike pectoral fins and stout tail.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

An examination of its cells revealed the presence of a gene not found in HORSEA. It became a hot topic.

Silver

Its fin-tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.

Crystal

The male raises the young. If it is approached, it uses its toxic spikes to fend off the intruder.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Capable of swim­ ming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.

Yellow

Touching the back fin causes numb­ ness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.

Seadra species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBlue
ShapeBlob
HabitatSea
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience154
EV yield1 Def, 1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#117
Kanto#117
Johto#187
Hoenn#185
Johto (HGSS)#191
Kalos Coastal#040
Hoenn (ORAS)#194
Let's Go Kanto#117
Isle of Armor#199
Blueberry#053
Wild held items
Dragon Scale5%
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker65 Atk / 95 SpA
Best statDefense 95good
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Seadra

Seadra is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It’s the males that raise the offspring. While Seadra are raising young, the spines on their backs secrete thicker and stronger poison. Seadra stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Seadra base stats

Seadra has a base stat total of 440, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 95 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 45 (below average). Seadra excels as a special attacker. Seadra is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Seadra weaknesses and resistances

As a Water-type, Seadra is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Seadra 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Seadra abilities

Seadra's abilities include Poison Point, Sniper, Damp. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.. Sniper strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×. Its Hidden Ability is Damp, which prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Seadra moves and learnset

Seadra can learn 62 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 36 via TM/HM, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Seadra can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Outrage (Dragon).

Training Seadra

Seadra has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Seadra yields 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Seadra belongs to the Water1 and Dragon egg groups. Seadra is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra). Wild Seadra may be found holding Dragon Scale.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Seadra. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Seadra, or use the team builder to see how Seadra fits into your squad.

Tools for Seadra
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