117: Seadra

Essentials

Seadra

Abilities

Poison Point: Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Sniper: Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 117
Kanto: 117
Original Johto: 187
Hoenn: 185
Updated Johto: 191

Names

Japanese: シードラ (shiidora)
Official Roomaji: Seadra
Korean: 시드라
Chinese: 海刺龍
French: Hypocéan
German: Seemon

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 1
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

155

2214 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Defense
1 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Dragon Scale
		nothing
	5%	Dragon Scale

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Horsea	Seadra Level up, starting at level 32	Kingdra Trade, while holding a Dragon Scale

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	55	33.4	283	314
Attack	65	40.4	198	229
Defense	95	79.9	258	289
Special Attack	95	80.7	258	289
Special Defense	45	19.1	158	189
Speed	85	72.9	238	269
Total	440	54.2

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
: An examination of its cells revealed the presence of a gene not found in HORSEA. It became a hot topic.
: Its fin-tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Dragon
Color: blue
Cry
Habitat: sea
Pawprint
Shape: Alvine

Height

3'11.2"
1.2 m

Weight

250

55.1 lb
25.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Blue

Yellow

Diamond

Sea Route 226

Pearl

Sea Route 226

Platinum

Sea Route 226

HeartGold

Whirl Islands, unknown floors C

SoulSilver

Whirl Islands, unknown floors C

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Seadra's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	Bubble			30	20	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
—	—	—	—	—	SmokeScreen			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	0	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one level.
	—	—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
19	8	8	4	4	SmokeScreen			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
24	15	15	8	8	Leer			30	0	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one level.
30	22	22	11	11	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			14	14	Focus Energy			30	0	100%		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
			18	18	BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
41			23	23	Agility			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
	29	29	26	26	Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
	40	40			Agility			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
			30	30	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
52	51	51	40	40	Hydro Pump			5	120	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		62	48	48	Dragon Dance			20	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one level.
			57	57	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
					Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
					Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
					Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
					Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
					Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
					Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
					Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
					Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		03	03	03	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
	02				Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03				Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
09					Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
11					BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
12					Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		07	07	07	Hail			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	13				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
13		13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
20					Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one level.
31					Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
	16				Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	20				Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	24				DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	27	27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
		42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	34				Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
	35				Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
34					Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
39	39				Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
40					Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			55	55	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
			58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			59	59	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
			82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
50			90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
	H6			H5	Whirlpool			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
	H7	H7	H7	H7	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		H8			Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.