Seaking punches above its weight class thanks to Swift Swim. It doubles its Speed in rain, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Goldfish Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodSeaking's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Seaking is what Goldeen becomes. Breed it for Goldeen eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Seaking to get Goldeen eggs easily from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Body Slam, Haze and 8 more.
Best Build
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The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Tail and Body Slam from the egg pool give Seaking something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
decent spawn rates across 16 locations for Seaking in late-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Seaking in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Seaking starts with Goldeen at Lv. 35-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GoldeenEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Super RodLv.35-60CommonLateForestAnyShaking spotEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Super RodLv.35-60CommonLateForestAnyShaking spotEASYAbundant ShrineBlack 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRuinsAnyShaking spotEASYAbundant ShrineBlack 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRuinsAnyEASYAbundant ShrineWhite 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRuinsAnyShaking spotEASYAbundant ShrineWhite 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRuinsAnyEASYAspertia CityWhite 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spotEASYAspertia CityWhite 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateCityAnyEASYAspertia CityBlack 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spotEASYAspertia CityBlack 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateCityAnyEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateForestAnyEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateForestAnyEASYRoute 11White 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 11Black 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 11Black 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 11White 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 14Black 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 14Black 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 14White 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 14White 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 22Black 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 22Black 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 22White 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 22White 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 3White 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 3White 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 3Black 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 3Black 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyEASYStriaton CityWhite 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spotEASYStriaton CityWhite 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateCityAnyEASYStriaton CityBlack 2Super RodLv.40-60CommonLateCityAnyShaking spotEASYStriaton CityBlack 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateCityAny
Step 2Seaking ✓MODERATEPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Super RodLv.35-70UncommonLateForestAnyShaking spotMODERATEPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Super RodLv.35-70UncommonLateForestAnyShaking spotMODERATEAbundant ShrineBlack 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRuinsAnyShaking spotMODERATEAbundant ShrineWhite 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRuinsAnyShaking spotMODERATEAspertia CityBlack 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostCityAnyShaking spotMODERATEAspertia CityWhite 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostCityAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 11White 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 11Black 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 14Black 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 14White 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 22Black 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 22White 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 3Black 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATERoute 3White 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostRouteAnyShaking spotMODERATEStriaton CityBlack 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostCityAnyShaking spotMODERATEStriaton CityWhite 2Super RodLv.50-70UncommonPostCityAnyShaking spotor evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
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.
Goldeen evolves into Seaking at level 33. Seaking is the fully evolved form. It sits at 450 BST in its evolved form.
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Seaking appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Seaking appears in 19 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Seaking have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A