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No. 0117 · Generation I · Kanto

Seadra

The Dragon Pokémon

TL;DR. Seadra is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 440. Capable of swim ming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.

Water

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

Height1.2 m

Weight25.0 kg

AbilitiesPoison Point, Sniper

HiddenDamp

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 65

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 45

Speed 85

Total440

440 base stat total, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Water-types.

95 base Defense, Seadra's strongest stat, ranking 29th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Seadra in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Seadra reaches 2,093 CP at level 40 and 2,394 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack187

GO Defense156

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)2,093

Max CP (L50)2,366

Best buddy (L51)2,394

Raid catch CP 1,131–1,196 (L20). Weather boosted 1,414–1,495 (L25).

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Competitive

Seadra in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Seadra across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1027 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1027 58.3 score

Ultra League #789 54.3 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Seadra.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Seadra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Seadra?

Seadra is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Seadra weak to?

Seadra takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Seadra resistant to?

Seadra resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Seadra evolve?

Seadra evolves from Horsea (Level 32). Seadra evolves into Kingdra (Trade holding Dragon Scale).

What generation is Seadra from?

Seadra was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0117.

What are Seadra's base stats?

Seadra has HP 55, Attack 65, Defense 95, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 45, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 440.

What are Seadra's abilities?

Seadra can have the abilities Poison Point, Sniper, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.

Is Seadra legendary or mythical?

No. Seadra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Seadra's best stat?

Seadra's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 29th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Seadra good?

Seadra has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Seadra as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Seadra in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Seadra in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Seadra in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Seadra 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Seadra is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Seadra vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Seadra	Water avg	Difference
HP	55	70	-15
Attack	65	72	-7
Defense	95	72	+23
Special Attack	95	71	+24
Special Defense	45	69	-24
Speed	85	66	+19
Total	440	420	+20

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Game appearances

Seadra appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Seadra is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Seadra in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 22 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Whirl Islands 1FWhirl Islands B2fWhirl Islands B3f

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Seafoam Islands B4fWhirl Islands 1FWhirl Islands B2f

Red, red-japan

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Route 23Seafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B3f

Yellow

Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13

FireRed

Bond BridgeCinnabar IslandFive IslandFive Isle MeadowGreen PathIcefall Cave WaterfallKanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kindle RoadMemorial PillarOne IslandOutcast IslandPallet TownResort GorgeousTanoby RuinsTrainer TowerTreasure BeachWater LabyrinthWater Path

Blue, green-japan

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Route 23

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

P2 LaboratoryUnova Route 17Unova Route 18

X, Y

Ambrette TownCyllage City

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