Seadra (Pokémon)

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Pokémon

#118: Goldeen →

Seadra シードラ Seadra #117
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Dragon Pokémon
Abilities Poison Point or Sniper Sniper Blue-Striped ----- Damp Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #117 Johto #191 Hoenn #185 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-108 Almia R-230 Oblivia R-069
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 55.1 lbs. Imperial 25.0 kg Metric 55.1 lbs./25.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Seadra (Japanese: シードラ Seadra) is a Template:Type2 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 sea horse Pokémon. It has a long snout and a number of spikes on its head, to 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

Although Seadra is not fully-evolved, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact, since it was fully-evolved in Generation I. Despite not being a Template:Type2 Pokémon, it still can have the ability Poison Point to induce poisoning in foes. Seadra is the only known Pokémon that is not a Poison type, but still can have the ability.

Behavior

Seadra can swim facing backwards by rapidly flapping its fins and its coiled tail. Seadra will find coral reefs to sleep in. Seadra catches its prey by spinning its body to create large whirlpools which tire its foes. Seadra will then swallow the victim whole using its 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 Horsea did not carry. Whether this gene contributes to its Poison or Dragon attributes is unclear.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

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

Ash battled a Seadra belonging to Mandi in his first battle in the Indigo League in Round One - Begin!.

Cissy used a Seadra while Ash was participating in her target test in Fit to be Tide.

Minor appearances

A Seadra owned by Fergus 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.

Juan, the leader of the Sootopolis Gym, also owns a Seadra.

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 wtih 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Seafoam Islands (Red only) and Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super Rod Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Routes 12 and 13
Generation II Gold Silver Common Whirl Islands Crystal Common Whirl Islands
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Horsea Emerald None Evolve Horsea FireRed LeafGreen Rare Routes 19, 20, and 21, One Island, Two Island, Three Island, Five Island, Six Island, Seven Island 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 None Trade 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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Dragon Scale (8%)
Crystal
Diamond	Pearl	Dragon Scale (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× 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
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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
‡	Brine	Water	Special	65	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 moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Confuse Ray

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.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A 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.
Pokémon Conquest 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.

Trivia

• Seadra is the only non-Poison Pokémon that can have Poison Point as an ability.
• Seadra, Cascoon, Vigoroth, and Swadloon are the only Pokémon who lose their pre-evolution's ability, then regain it upon evolution to their final form.
• Although it is not a Template:Type2, Seadra is a Dragon Pokémon (species). It shares this trait with its pre-evolved form, Horsea.
  • It does, however become part Template:Type2 when it evolves.
• As of Generation V, Seadra's EV Yield (1 Defense, 1 Sp. Atk) is unique.

Origin

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

Name origin

Seadra's name may be a combination of the words sea and dragon. The dra part could also come from hydra, a mythological sea creature.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Seemon From See and monster. French Hypocean From hippocampe and océan. Korean 시드라 Sideura Chinese (Taiwan) 海刺龍 Hǎi Cì Lóng Literally "Sea sting dragon". The name can also come from 海龍科 (Syngnathidae family).

Notes

← #116: Horsea

Pokémon

#118: Goldeen →

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