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No. 117 · National Pokédex

Seadra

シードラ · Hypocéan
💧 Water
Height
1.2 m
Weight
25.0 kg
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Generation
Generation 1
Seadra
🔊 Cry

⚡The Essentials on Seadra

Type
Water
Weaknesses
×2 Electric, Grass Table
Resistances
×½ Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Evolution
Horsea → Seadra (Lv. 32) → Kingdra (Dragon Scale)
Shiny
Shiny SeadraAlternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View
Stats
Total 440 · top stat: Defense (95) Detail
In Current Games
Other Names
Hypocéan in French · シードラ, Seadra in Japanese · Seemon in German All Languages

📋Overview

Seadra is a Water-type Pokémon, No. 117 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Dragon Pokémon. Height: 1.2 m, weight: 25 kg.

Seadra evolves from Horsea and evolves into Kingdra (Dragon Scale).

Abilities: Poison Point and Sniper. Hidden Ability: Damp. Seadra is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves (×2 damage).

Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#117
National Pokédex
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Status
Standard

📊Base Stats

The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.

HP
55
255
Attack
65
255
Defense
95
255
Special Attack
95
255
Special Defense
45
255
Speed
85
255
Total
440
Min HP (Lv. 100)
220
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
314
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently

🛡️Type Effectiveness

Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water). See the type chart

Weak (×2) — 2 types
Electric
×2
Grass
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Fire
×½
Water
×½
Ice
×½
Steel
×½

✨Abilities

Ability 1
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Ability 2
If the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.

🌱Seadra Evolution

🔮Seadra Forms and Shiny

Seadra
Standard Form
Water
Shiny Availability
Shiny Seadra
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096. With Shiny Charm: 1/1365. Masuda Method: 1/683.

⚔️Seadra Moves

Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.

Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Clear Smog
Poison Spec.
—
50
15
1
Smokescreen
Normal Stat
100%
—
20
1
Bubble
Water Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Disable
Normal Stat
100%
—
20
1
Leer
Normal Stat
100%
—
30
1
Twister
Dragon Spec.
100%
40
20
1
Water Gun
Water Spec.
100%
40
25
15
Focus Energy
Normal Stat
—
—
30
20
Dragon Breath
Dragon Spec.
100%
60
20
25
Bubble Beam
Water Spec.
100%
65
20
27
Waterfall
Water Phys.
100%
80
15
30
Agility
Psychic Stat
—
—
30
31
Brine
Water Spec.
100%
65
10
37
Laser Focus
Normal Stat
—
—
30
37
Water Pulse
Water Spec.
100%
60
20
44
Dragon Pulse
Dragon Spec.
100%
85
10
51
Hydro Pump
Water Spec.
80%
110
5
58
Dragon Dance
Dragon Stat
—
—
20
65
Rain Dance
Water Stat
—
—
5

🥚Advanced Breeding

Egg Groups
Dragon · Water 1
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.

🗺️Where to Find Seadra

Available in 24 games, 90 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.

Natively obtainable: Blue Red Yellow Crystal Gold Silver FireRed Diamond HeartGold Pearl Platinum SoulSilver Black Black 2 White White 2 X Y Let’s Go, Eevee! Let’s Go, Pikachu! Shield Sword Scarlet Violet

Generation I

🔵
Blue 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Cerulean Cave B1F Lv. 23 25%
Cerulean Cave 1F Lv. 23 25%
Route 23 Lv. 23 25%
🔴
Red 5 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Cerulean Cave 1F Lv. 23 25%
Route 23 Lv. 23 25%
Cerulean Cave B1F Lv. 23 25%
Tall grass (2)
Seafoam Islands B1F Lv. 37 1%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 39 4%
⭐
Yellow 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Route 13 Lv. 20 10%
Route 12 Lv. 25 20%
Route 12 Lv. 35 10%

Generation II

💠
Crystal 4 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands 1F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands B3F Lv. 40 10%
Surf (1)
Whirl Islands B3F Lv. 20-24 10%
🟡
Gold 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands 1F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands B3F Lv. 40 10%
⚪
Silver 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Whirl Islands 1F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands B3F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 40 10%

Generation III

🔥
FireRed 20 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (20)
Five Isle Meadow Lv. 25-35 4%
Outcast Island Lv. 25-35 4%
Sea Route 20 Lv. 25-35 4%
Water Path Lv. 25-35 4%
Pallet Town Lv. 25-35 4%
Tanoby Ruins Lv. 25-35 4%
Icefall Cave Lv. 25-35 4%
Five Island Lv. 25-35 4%
Treasure Beach Lv. 25-35 4%
Resort Gorgeous Lv. 25-35 4%
Memorial Pillar Lv. 25-35 4%
Sea Route 19 Lv. 25-35 4%
Green Path Lv. 25-35 4%
Cinnabar Island Lv. 25-35 4%
Trainer Tower Lv. 25-35 4%
Sea Route 21 Lv. 25-35 4%
One Island Lv. 25-35 4%
Kindle Road Lv. 25-35 4%
Bond Bridge Lv. 25-35 4%
Water Labyrinth Lv. 25-35 4%

Generation IV

💎
Diamond 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Sea Route 226 Lv. 30-40 40%
Sea Route 226 Lv. 35-55 4%
Sea Route 226 Lv. 35-55 1%
🟡
HeartGold 7 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (4)
Whirl Islands 1F Lv. 40 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 40 5%
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 40 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 40 10%
Surf (3)
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 15-25 5%
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 15-25 4%
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 30 1%
🦪
Pearl 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Sea Route 226 Lv. 30-40 40%
Sea Route 226 Lv. 35-55 1%
Sea Route 226 Lv. 35-55 4%
🪙
Platinum 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (3)
Sea Route 226 Lv. 30-40 40%
Sea Route 226 Lv. 40-55 4%
Sea Route 226 Lv. 40-55 1%
🤍
SoulSilver 7 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (4)
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 40 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 40 10%
Whirl Islands 1F Lv. 40 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 40 5%
Surf (3)
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 15-25 4%
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 15-25 5%
Whirl Islands B2F Lv. 30 1%

Generation V

⚫
Black 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super rod spots (3)
P2 Laboratory Lv. 35-60 40%
Route 17 Lv. 35-60 40%
Route 18 Lv. 35-60 40%
⚫
Black 2 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super rod spots (3)
P2 Laboratory Lv. 35-60 40%
Route 17 Lv. 60-70 15%
Route 18 Lv. 60-70 15%
⬜
White 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super rod spots (3)
Route 18 Lv. 35-60 40%
P2 Laboratory Lv. 35-60 40%
Route 17 Lv. 35-60 40%
⬜
White 2 3 encounters
Available ▼
Super rod spots (3)
P2 Laboratory Lv. 35-60 40%
Route 18 Lv. 60-70 15%
Route 17 Lv. 60-70 15%

Generation VI

❎
X 2 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (2)
Ambrette Town Lv. 35 5%
Cyllage City Lv. 35 5%
🟥
Y 2 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (2)
Ambrette Town Lv. 35 5%
Cyllage City Lv. 35 5%

Generation VII

🦊
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 encounters
Available ▼
Overworld water (3)
Route 11 Lv. 13-18 100%
Route 12 Lv. 31-36 100%
Route 13 Lv. 33-38 100%
⚡
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 encounters
Available ▼
Overworld water (3)
Route 11 Lv. 13-18 100%
Route 12 Lv. 31-36 100%
Route 13 Lv. 33-38 100%

Generation VIII

🛡️
Shield 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Isle of Armor
⚔️
Sword 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Isle of Armor

Generation IX

🔴
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available ▼
Terarium / Area Zero (1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
🟣
Violet 1 encounter
Available ▼
Terarium / Area Zero (1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)

🔄Transfer to Pokémon HOME

How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.

Red
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Blue
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Yellow
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Gold
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Silver
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Crystal
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
FireRed
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Diamond
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Pearl
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Platinum
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Black
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
White
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Black 2
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
White 2
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
X
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Y
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Sword
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Shield
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Violet
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Note: Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.

🏆Competitive & Meta

ZU
Smogon · Gen IX · 2026-09
ZeroUsed
Usage rate: 0.0% · Position #222

📱Seadra in Pokémon GO

Seadra in Pokémon GO
  • 2,093Max CP (Lv. 40)
  • 1,196Perfect CP in Raids
  • 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
  • 100 🍬to evolve into Kingdra
  • ✨ Shiny available
  • 🟣 Exists as Shadow
  • ✨ Special evolution: Dragon Scale
Pokémon GO entry: Seadra →

📖Pokédex Entries

Description by game, with language selection.

Red
“Capable of swim­ ming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Diamond
“Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.”
Pearl
“Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.”
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.”
Black
“Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.”
White
“Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.”
Black 2
“Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional-medicine ingredients.”
White 2
“Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional-medicine ingredients.”
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.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.”
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.”

🌍Multilingual Names

🇫🇷 Français
Hypocéan
🇬🇧 English
Seadra
🇯🇵 漢字
シードラ
🇯🇵 Kana
シードラ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Seadra
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Seemon
🇪🇸 Español
Seadra
🇮🇹 Italiano
Seadra
🇰🇷 한국어
시드라
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
海刺龙
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
海刺龍
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Dragon
🇬🇧 EN
Dragon Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ドラゴンポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Drachen-Pokémon

🎬Media & Gallery

Official artwork
Dream World
Pokémon HOME
Gen V (animated)
Back sprite
Shiny
Gen I
Gen II
Gen III
Gen IV
Audio Cries

❓Frequently asked questions about Seadra

What type is Seadra?

Seadra is a Water-type Pokémon.

How do you evolve Seadra?

Seadra evolves into Kingdra (Dragon Scale).

What are Seadra's weaknesses?

Seadra is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves (×2 damage).

What is Seadra's Hidden Ability?

Seadra's Hidden Ability is Damp. Its regular Abilities are Poison Point and Sniper.

Can you get a Shiny Seadra in Pokémon GO?

Yes, Shiny Seadra is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry