Seadra (Pokémon)

Horsea #116: Horsea
Pokémon
#118: Goldeen Goldeen
Seadra
シードラ Seadra
#117
117Seadra.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Water Unknown
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Abilities
Poison Point or Sniper Damp
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#117
Johto
#191
Hoenn
#185
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-108
Almia
R-230
Oblivia
R-069
Height
3'11"
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
55.1 lbs.
Imperial
25.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body05.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F117.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Dragon groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 155 Battle Exp.: 1551*

Seadra (Japanese: シードラ Seadra) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Horsea starting at level 32, and evolves into Kingdra when traded holding a Dragon Scale.

Biology

Physiology

Seadra is a primarily blue seahorse Pokémon. It has no arms or legs. It has a long snout and a number of spikes on its head, on the sides and on the top. Its torso is covered with rough, cream-colored scales. Seadra's pectoral fins have sharp, pointed, cream-colored tips from which it exudes venom. It also has a large tail, which is generally coiled up.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It is capable of swimming backwards while facing forward. Despite being a pure Water-type, it is capable of learning several Dragon-type moves.

Although Seadra is not fully-evolved, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact, since it was fully-evolved in Generation I.

Behavior

Seadra can swim facing backwards by rapidly flapping its fins and its coiled tail. They will find coral reefs to sleep in. They catch their prey by spinning their body to create large whirlpools which tire their foes. Seadra then swallow the victim whole using their long snout.

After the female Seadra gives birth, the male Seadra will take care of the young and its nest. It will viciously attack those who venture too near to its children.

Seadra also contains a gene which its pre-evolution did not carry. Whether this gene contributes to its Poison or Dragon attributes is unclear.

Habitat

Seadra sleeps after wriggling itself between the branches of coral. It can be found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

 
Seadra in the anime

Major appearances

Seadra made its anime debut belonging to Mandi and faced Ash in his first battle in the Indigo League in Round One - Begin!. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode.

Cissy used a Seadra while Ash was participating in her target test in Fit to be Tide. It reappeared in a flashback in A Way Off Day Off.

Minor appearances

Seadra's first appearance was under the ownership of Fergus and was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. The Seadra clone is seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

Seadra also appeared in The Power of One.

A Seadra belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in Hello, Pummelo!.

A Trainer used a Seadra in Hook, Line, and Stinker to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

Three Seadra appeared in The Joy of Water Pokémon. Two were living in Lake Lucid, while the other one was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank in the Pokémon Center near the lake.

A Seadra was seen in a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Seadra was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race, in Pokémon Heroes.

Juan, the leader of the Sootopolis Gym, also owns a Seadra. It appeared in The Great Eight Fate! and Eight Ain't Enough.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP075 Seadra Ash's Pokédex Seadra, a Dragon Pokémon. The evolved form of Horsea. Seadra has a violent temperament, and the quills that cover it can render its victims unconscious.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP085 Seadra Ash's Pokédex Seadra, the Dragon Pokémon. It is known for its powerful disposition that possesses both strength and speed.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Silver had a Seadra as a part of his team, although it was not shown at the time. During the events of Volume 9, Silver secretly sends Seadra to Gold via trade for his Poliwhirl, triggering Seadra's evolution into Kingdra, upon which it was finally shown attacking Sudobo.

 
Yellow's Seadra

In Sea Sea Seadra, A Seadra attacked Bill as he made his way through Viridian Forest. It managed to suck him into a Whirlpool, But it was caught by Yellow with the help of Pika. She released it after she healed it.

In the TCG

Main article: Seadra (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.
Blue
Yellow Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.
Stadium A clever Pokémon that can swim backwards while facing forward. Fainting may result from a jab of its sharp spikes.
Generation II
Gold An examination of its cell 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.
Stadium 2 An examination of its cell revealed the presence of a gene not found in Horsea. It became a hot topic.
Generation III
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 IV
Diamond Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold An examination of its cell 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 V
Black Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
White
Black 2 Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional-medicine ingredients.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Uncommon Seafoam IslandsR
Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super RodRB
Blue (Japan)
Unknown Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super Rod
Yellow
Common Routes 12 and 13 with Super Rod
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Whirl Islands (walking* and surfing)
Crystal
Common Whirl Islands (walking* and surfing)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Horsea
Emerald
None Evolve Horsea
FireRed LeafGreen
RareFR
NoneLG
Routes 19, 20, and 21, Kindle Road, Treasure Beach, Bond Bridge, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Water Path, Outcast Island, Trainer Tower, Tanoby Ruins, Cinnabar Island, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod)FR
Evolve HorseaLG
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Route 226 (Super Rod)
Platinum
Uncommon Route 226 (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Common Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Common Routes 17, 18 and P2 Laboratory (Rippling Water)
Black 2 White 2
Unknown Routes 17, 18 and P2 Laboratory (Super Rod)
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 8
Endless Level 25
Forever Level 57
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Stormy Sea (30F-39F)
Silver Trench (30F-39F)
Grand Sea (30F-39F)
Fantasy Strait (B30)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1-B20)
Miracle Sea (B1-B18)
Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Bottomless Sea (B1-B49)
Pokémon Ranger Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Canal Ruins
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground, Sunny Seashore

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RS PCNY Dragon Week Seadra English United States 45 September 29 to October 3, 2003

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver   Dragon Scale (8%)
Crystal
Diamond Pearl   Dragon Scale (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver   Dragon Scale (5%)
Black White   Dragon Scale (5%)
Black 2 White 2   Dragon Scale (5%)
Events*   Dragon Scale (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
440
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 95.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30
00Start SmokeScreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
044 SmokeScreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
088 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
1111 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
1414 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
1818 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2323 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
2626 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20
3030 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10
4040 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5
4848 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 —% 20
5757 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 09090 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seadra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seadra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
  TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
  TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
  HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
  HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seadra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seadra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20
Clear Smog* Poison Special 50 —% 15
Disable Normal Status 100% 20
DragonBreath Dragon Special 60 100% 20
Dragon Rage Dragon Special 100% 10
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Muddy Water Water Special 95 85% 10
Octazooka Water Special 65 85% 10
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10
Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
Splash Normal Status —% 40
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Seadra in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Seadra in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seadra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seadra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
B W B2 W2 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Seadra can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Seadra cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seadra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seadra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seadra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Seadra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Confuse Ray Seadra (EX Team Rocket Returns 48)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
   
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
   
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 117.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Treasure Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP Don't stand behind me! Not if you don't want to get hurt.
26%-50% HP This is tougher than expected. Half my HP's gone already.
1%-25% HP This is it... I can't get any power...
Level up There we go! I leveled up! Let me at them!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up There we go! I leveled up! Let me at them!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist:  
( Water )
Field move: None
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry  
Seadra forcefully spits blobs of water. Capture it before it slips underwater!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist:  
( Water )
Field move:  
(Soak ×3)
Browser entry  
It blows bubbles from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water   
( Water )
Past
 
( Normal )
 
(Crush ×2)
Past
 
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
  HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Horsea
 Water 
 
Level 32


 
First evolution
Seadra
 Water 
 
Trade
holding Dragon Scale


 
Second evolution
Kingdra
 Water  Dragon 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Seadra images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

 
 
Platinum back sprites

Trivia

Origin

Seadra is based on a seahorse, though its ability to shoot ink resembles that of a squid. The fact that it's known as the Dragon Pokémon might be a reference to Leafy sea dragons.

Name origin

Seadra may be a combination of seahorse and dragon or hydra (a mythological sea creature).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese シードラ Seadra From sea and dragon, possibly also hydra
  French Hypocean From hippocampe and océan
  Spanish Seadra Same as English/Japanese name
  German Seemon From Seepferd and Monster
  Italian Seadra Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 시드라 Shideura Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 海刺龍 / 海刺龙 Hǎicìlóng Literally "Sea sting dragon". May also come from 海龍科 Hǎilóng-kē.
  Cantonese Chinese 飛刺海馬 Fēichihóimáh Literally "Flying sting seahorse"



External links

Notes


  #116: Horsea
Pokémon
#118: Goldeen  


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