Ultra League PvP guide
Seadra (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Seadra (Shadow) is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #842. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Dragon Pulse and Hydro Pump.
Ultra League
#842
Niche
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,366
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SEADRA (SHADOW)
Is Seadra (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Seadra (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #842.
Seadra (Shadow) can evolve into Kingdra (Shadow), which is a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #58, and is also ranked #64 in Ultra League and #222 in Master League.
Seadra (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1117 | 46.4 | Dragon Breath, Hydro Pump, Dragon Pulse |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #842 | 45.0 | Dragon Breath, Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump |
Best Moveset for Seadra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Seadra (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Dragon Pulse and Hydro Pump.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Seadra (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Seadra (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Dragon Pulse
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Hydro Pump
19 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Seadra (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Seadra (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Ho-Oh755
- Entei729
- Feraligatr514
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton75
- Florges97
- Corviknight163
- Empoleon199
Seadra (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Seadra (Shadow)'s Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Seadra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Seadra (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Seadra (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
56% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ratings are shown from Seadra (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Seadra (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Seadra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Seadra (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Seadra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Seadra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Seadra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Seadra (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Seadra (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,498 | 27 | 1,719,395 |
| #2 | 0/11/14 | 1,500 | 27.5 | 1,716,507 | |
| #3 | 0/12/13 | 1,499 | 27.5 | 1,711,368 | |
| #4 | 0/15/10 | 1,498 | 27.5 | 1,710,542 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 1,490 | 27 | 1,710,249 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,366 | 50 | 3,292,683 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,354 | 50 | 3,276,383 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 2,359 | 50 | 3,273,428 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,359 | 50 | 3,268,293 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,343 | 50 | 3,260,083 |
Seadra (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Seadra (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Seadra (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 130.5
- Defense
- 118.7
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Seadra (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,366
- Attack
- 169.7
- Defense
- 143.7
- HP
- 135
Seadra (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Seadra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #58
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Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #1
Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #21
Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #53
More PoGoCoach tools
Seadra (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Seadra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Seadra (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Dragon Pulse and Hydro Pump.
Is Seadra (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Seadra (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #842.
What counters Seadra (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Florges and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Seadra (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Seadra (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Seadra (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).