Seaking Best Moveset
Hidden AbilityLightning Rod absorbs Electric moves for Sp. Atk boosts, and AbilitySwift Swim doubles 68 Speed in rain. The moveset has Water TermStab at 92 Attack but fell from C-tier because neither the offensive numbers nor the Speed without rain justify a slot anymore.
Generic Water-type in Gen I (Red & Blue). 92 Attack was decent, but all Water moves used the Special stat. The physical power went unused.
Utility Moveset
- Double Edge
- Substitute
- Agility
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Still no physical Water STAB in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Swift Swim doubled Speed in rain, but 92 Attack with no way to apply it was pointless.
Utility Moveset
- Return
- Rest
- Swords Dance
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Three gens of 92 Attack with no physical Water move. The generic Water-type that couldn't even use its typing.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Flail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Physical/Special split gave Waterfall to 92 Attack in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Seaking finally had physical STAB, and the usage bump reflected it.
Best Moves
Best Build
Seaking best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Megahorn
- Waterfall
- Rain Dance
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Lightning Rod absorbed Electric moves in Gen V (Black & White). Seaking was Water-type, so Electric was already neutral. Niche within a niche.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Agility
- Hidden Power Grass
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). 92 Attack with Waterfall wasn't enough once every other Water-type had better stats, better abilities, or better coverage.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Megahorn
- Protect
- Waterfall
- Aqua Ring
Recommended Teammates
Swift Swim in rain was the strongest set across eight gens in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Even at full speed, 92 Attack couldn't match what Kabutops or Kingdra brought.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Beam
- Agility
- Drill Run
Recommended Teammates
No new tools in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Seaking existed alongside better rain sweepers and better Water-types at every tier. Generic stats found no niche.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Mud Shot
- Psybeam
Recommended Teammates
Seaking Weakness
Seaking's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Seaking can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Seaking Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Seaking
Rillaboom can KO Seaking with Wood Hammer (296-349%). Regieleki's Volt Switch hits Seaking for 51-61%.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off53-63% U Turn58-68% Wood Hammer 2x296-349%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x51-61% Rapid Spin15-18% Rapid Spin15-18% Volt Switch 2x51-61% | ||
Evolution
Seaking is what Goldeen becomes. Breed it for Goldeen eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Goldeen pushed Seaking to 450 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +35. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Seaking to get Goldeen eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
How to Get Seaking
Seaking is available from mid-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 24 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Seaking in BDSP
Goldeen is your first catch on the way to Seaking. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 10-50 across 48 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoldeenLake AcuityLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Lake ValorLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Lake VerityLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Resort AreaLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 203Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 204 - NorthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 204 - SouthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 209Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 212 - NorthLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Route 214Lv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Sendoff SpringLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%Twinleaf TownLv.10-25Good RodRate 35%
Step 2Seaking ✓Lake AcuityLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Lake ValorLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Lake VerityLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Resort AreaLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 203Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 204 - NorthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 204 - SouthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 209Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 212 - NorthLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Route 214Lv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Sendoff SpringLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%Twinleaf TownLv.20-50Super RodRate 35%or evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Seaking. The 2-stage line runs through Goldeen, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 33 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Seaking in SwSh
Goldeen is your first catch on the way to Seaking. You'll find surfing and fishing encounters from Lv. 7-45 across 88 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoldeenForest of FocusLv.13-18Super RodRate 40%West Lake AxewellLv.7-11Super RodRate 35%East Lake AxewellLv.8-12Super RodRate 25%Route 4Lv.13-15Super RodRate 10%Giant's CapLv.26-28Super RodRate 50%Route 5Lv.16-18Super RodRate 10%Route 6Lv.28-30Super RodRate 10%West Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 60%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%SandstormBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 45%RainingBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 40%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 40%OvercastBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 35%SandstormBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 30%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 28%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 25%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 25%RainingWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SandstormBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 5%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%Overcast
Step 2Seaking ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Seaking egg.
Seaking starts showing up in early-game water routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Seaking in LGPE
Goldeen is your first catch on the way to Seaking. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 11-16 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoldeenRoute 6Lv.11-16Surfing on waterRate 45%
Step 2Seaking ✓Route 6Lv.11-16Surfing on waterRate 10%or evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
moderate rates for Seaking across 12 locations in early-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Seaking in USUM
The path to Seaking starts with Goldeen at Lv. 10-33 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GoldeenBrooklet Hill - NorthLv.10-16Super RodRate 30%Brooklet Hill - SouthLv.10-16Super RodRate 30%Malie GardenLv.10-28Super RodRate 30%Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.10-21Super RodRate 25%Shaking spotBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.10-21Super RodRate 25%Shaking spotMalie GardenLv.10-33Super RodRate 20%Shaking spot
Step 2Seaking ✓Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.10-16Super RodSOS from GoldeenBrooklet Hill - NorthLv.10-21Super RodSOS from GoldeenBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.10-21Super RodSOS from GoldeenBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.10-16Super RodSOS from GoldeenMalie GardenLv.10-33Super RodSOS from GoldeenMalie GardenLv.10-28Super RodSOS from Goldeenor evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Seaking's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
In autumn, its body becomes more fatty in preparing to propose to a mate. It takes on beautiful colors.
Seaking Guide
Seaking looks average on paper at 450 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Seaking gets Swift Swim, Water Veil, and Lightning Rod. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Seaking is a physical attacker with base 92 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Run Waterfall, Drillrun, Megahorn, and Poisonjab on Seaking. Waterfall is the most common pick at 0% usage. Waterfall provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Seaking appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Seaking have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves