Seadra

Seadra
Horsea
117
Goldeen
Ability	Poison Point Sniper Damp (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak

Seadra <sup>(JPJapanese: シードラ

Romaji: Seadra)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Horsea starting at level 32.

Physiology and Behavior

Seadra is a light blue, seahorse-like Pokémon with a cream-colored belly covered in rough scales. It has a long, tubular mouth, narrow, black eyes, a fin-like ridge above each eye, and spiny pectoral fins. It also has a large, coiled tail. It has a pair of dorsal fins with sharp, cream-colored tips that exude venom. Seadra's venom is toxic enough to induce numbness and even fainting in humans, but it is still prized among practitioners of traditional medicine.

Seadra can swim in any direction while facing forward by rapidly flapping its fins and tail. It catches its prey by spinning its body to create large whirlpools. When its prey is exhausted, Seadra swallows it whole using its long snout. Seadra makes its nest by either wriggling between or anchoring itself to branches of coral under the ocean. After a female Seadra gives birth, the male Seadra will take care of the young. It is markedly vicious and will mercilessly attack those who venture near its nest. During this time, the male's venom also becomes thicker and stronger than usual.

Origin and inspiration

Seadra seems to be based on a seahorse, possibly the spiny seahorse. Its category may be a reference to the Japanese word for seahorse, 竜の落とし子 tatsu-no-otoshigo (literally "illegitimate child of a dragon"), which is derived from the myth that a seahorse that lives for a century will transform into a dragon. Its spiky, poisonous fins are reminiscent of a lionfish, its ability to shoot ink is reminiscent of a squid, and the shape of its snout and Sniper Ability are reminiscent of a water gun.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.
Pokémon Yellow	Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.
Pokémon Stadium	A clever Pokémon that can swim backwards while facing forward. Fainting may result from a jab of its sharp spikes.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	An examination of its cells revealed the presence of a gene not found in Horsea. It became a hot topic.
Pokémon Silver	Its fin tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.
Pokémon Crystal	The male raises the young. If it is approached, it uses its toxic spikes to fend off the intruder.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed	Its body bristles with sharp spikes. Carelessly trying to touch it could cause fainting from the spikes.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It is capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its winglike pectoral fins and stout tail.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon Pearl	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon Platinum	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon HeartGold	An examination of its cell revealed the presence of a gene not found in Horsea. It became a hot topic.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its fin tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon White	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon Black 2	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon White 2	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Its body bristles with sharp spikes. Carelessly trying to touch it could cause fainting from the spikes.
Pokémon Y	It is capable of swimming backwards by rapidly flapping its winglike pectoral fins and stout tail.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Touching the back fin causes numbness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	It's the males that raise the offspring. While Seadra are raising young, the spines on their backs secrete thicker and stronger poison.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Its spines provide protection. Its fins and bones are prized as traditional medicine ingredients.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	The male raises the young. If it is approached while caring for young, it will use its toxic spines to fend off the intruder.
Pokémon Violet	Its fin tips leak poison. Its fins and bones are highly valued as ingredients in herbal medicine.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Pokémon Red	Seafoam Islands Route 23 and Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
Pokémon Blue	Route 23 and Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
Pokémon Yellow	Routes 12 and 13 (Super Rod)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Whirl Islands
Pokémon Silver	Whirl Islands
Pokémon Crystal	Whirl Islands
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Sapphire	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Emerald	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon FireRed	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)
Pokémon LeafGreen	Evolve Horsea
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 226 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Pearl	Route 226 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Platinum	Route 226 (Good Rod)
Pokémon HeartGold	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon Black 2	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White 2	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Super Rod)
Pokémon Y	Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Super Rod)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Routes 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134(Super Rod)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Routes 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134(Super Rod)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Moon	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Evolve Horsea
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Routes 11, 12, and 13 (Sea Skim)
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Routes 11, 12, and 13 (Sea Skim)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Honeycalm Sea (Wanderer) Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Shield	Honeycalm Sea (Wanderer) Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 226 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 226 (Super Rod)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome Tera Raid Battles (3★)
Pokémon Violet	Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome Tera Raid Battles (3★)

Evolution

Horsea	Reach level 32.	Seadra	Trade holding Dragon Scale	Kingdra

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	55
Attack	65
Defense	95
Sp. Attack	95
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	85
Total	440

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG117-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS117.png File:PKMNS117-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC117.gif File:PKMNC117-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS117-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE117.gif File:PKMNE117-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG117.png File:PKMNFRLG117-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP117-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP117.png File:PKMNP117-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS117.png File:PKMNHGSS117-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW117-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2117.png File:PKMNBW2117-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY117-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE117-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS117-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP117.png File:PKMNBDSP117-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV117-S.png

Trivia

• Seadra is the only Pokémon that may have the Poison Point Ability without being a Poison-type itself.
  • It is also the only member of its evolutionary line to not have Swift Swim as its Ability.