In Diamond & Pearl, Seaking looks average on paper at 450 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list.

What is Seaking weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Seaking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Seaking?

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.

What role does Seaking play in battle?

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.

Seaking - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

68Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP80

Attack92

Defense65

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def80

Speed68

Total450

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.3 m

Weight39.0 kg

Base XP158

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Veil

Prevents burns.

Lightning RodHANot in game

Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Lightning Rod grants Electric immunity

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It makes its nest by hollowing out boulders in streams with its horn. It defends its eggs with its life.

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.

Seaking Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

1Immune

Score0

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Electric

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Seaking in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 36 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Damage vs Seaking Wood Hammer 2x 116-137%KO Solar Beam 2x 99-117%KO Giga Drain 2x 63-74% Razor Leaf 2x 54-64% View Abomasnow builds →
Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Power WhipLv. 47 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Vine WhipLv. 11 Damage vs Seaking Power Whip 2x 123-145%KO Solar Beam 2x 97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x 61-72% Vine Whip 2x 48-56% View Carnivine builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Petal DanceLv. 40 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Damage vs Seaking Petal Dance 2x 106-125%KO Solar Beam 2x 106-125%KO Giga Drain 2x 66-79% Magical Leaf 2x 54-64% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Giga Drain 2x 46-54% Bullet Seed 2x 15-18% View Lileep builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Giga Drain 2x 46-54% Bullet Seed 2x 17-20% Absorb 2x 13-16% View Lombre builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

2 Forms

#118Goldeen

Level 33

#119Seaking

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Goldeen

Water

Seaking

Water

80+35

ATK

92+25

DEF

65+5

SP.ATK

65+30

SP.DEF

80+30

SPE

68+5

BST

320D-Tier

450C-Tier+130

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Seaking to get Goldeen eggs easily using 19 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Haze, Hydro Pump and 4 more.

Egg Groups

Water2

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Seaking Best Moveset

Best Build

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Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Tail and Haze from the egg pool give Seaking something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 1

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 7

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 11

Horn Attack

—6510025Normal

Lv 17

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Lv 21

Flail

——10015Normal

Lv 27

Aqua Ring

———20Water

Lv 31

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 40

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Lv 47

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Lv 56

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 63

Megahorn

C1208510Bug

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM84

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Egg

Haze

D——30Ice

Egg

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Egg

Mud Sport

———15Ground

Egg

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Egg

Psybeam

D6510020Psychic

Egg

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Seaking can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Seaking in Diamond & Pearl

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 Diamond & Pearl

The path to Seaking starts with Goldeen at Lv. 10-50 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Goldeen
Resort Area
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
45%Early
Resort Area
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
45%Early
Twinleaf Town
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
45%Early
Twinleaf Town
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
45%Early
Route 209
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
35%Early
Route 209
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
35%Early
Lake Acuity
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Acuity
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Valor
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Valor
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Verity
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Verity
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Route 203
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 203
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - North
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - North
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - South
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - South
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - North
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - North
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 214
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 214
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Sendoff Spring
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Sendoff Spring
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Train until Level 33
Step 2Seaking ✓
Resort Area
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Facility
45%Mid
Resort Area
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Facility
45%Mid
Twinleaf Town
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 City
45%Mid
Twinleaf Town
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 City
45%Mid
Route 209
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
35%Mid
Route 209
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
35%Mid
Lake Acuity
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water
CommonMid
Lake Acuity
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water
CommonMid
Lake Valor
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water
CommonMid
Lake Valor
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water
CommonMid
Lake Verity
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water
CommonMid
Lake Verity
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Water
CommonMid
Route 203
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 203
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 204 - North
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 204 - North
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 204 - South
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 204 - South
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 212 - North
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 212 - North
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 214
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Route 214
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50 Route
CommonMid
Sendoff Spring
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-50
CommonMid
Sendoff Spring
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-50
CommonMid
or evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)

Seaking Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Seaking looks average on paper at 450 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Seaking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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.
In Diamond & Pearl, Seaking's hidden ability is Lightning Rod. Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Seaking Spark 2x 44-54% View Pachirisu builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 13 AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Seaking Razor Leaf 2x 44-54% Absorb 2x 14-18% View Turtwig builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Seaking Absorb 2x 14-18% View Lotad builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 7 Damage vs Seaking Thunder Shock 2x 30-36% View Elekid builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Upcoming Move Moves Energy BallLv. 50 Learns Energy Ball at Level 50 View Lileep builds →

Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Bullet Seed 2x 16-20% View Lileep builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 13 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Seaking Razor Leaf 2x 45-53% Bullet Seed 2x 23-28% Absorb 2x 14-16% View Turtwig builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Mega DrainLv. 13 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Mega Drain 2x 23-28% Bullet Seed 2x 16-20% Absorb 2x 14-16% View Budew builds →
Cherubi Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Magical LeafLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Magical Leaf 2x 38-45% Bullet Seed 2x 16-20% View Cherubi builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Mega DrainLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Seaking Mega Drain 2x 20-24% Bullet Seed 2x 16-20% Absorb 2x 14-16% View Lotad builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x 65-77% Razor Leaf 2x 58-68% Bullet Seed 2x 29-34% View Abomasnow builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Bullet Seed 2x 18-22% View Lileep builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Razor Leaf 2x 46-56% Bullet Seed 2x 23-28% View Nuzleaf builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 13 Mega DrainLv. 25 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 63-74% Giga Drain 2x 39-46% Razor Leaf 2x 44-53% Mega Drain 2x 23-28% View Turtwig builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Mega DrainLv. 13 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 65-77% Giga Drain 2x 41-49% Mega Drain 2x 23-28% Bullet Seed 2x 15-19% View Budew builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x 65-77% Razor Leaf 2x 58-68% Bullet Seed 2x 29-34% View Abomasnow builds →
Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 99-118%KO Giga Drain 2x 65-77% Vine Whip 2x 49-59% Bullet Seed 2x 29-34% View Carnivine builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x 70-84% Magical Leaf 2x 58-68% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Bullet Seed 2x 18-22% View Lileep builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Razor Leaf 2x 46-56% Bullet Seed 2x 23-28% View Nuzleaf builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 36 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Damage vs Seaking Wood Hammer 2x 116-137%KO Solar Beam 2x 100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x 62-74% Razor Leaf 2x 55-66% View Abomasnow builds →
Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 98-116%KO Giga Drain 2x 62-74% Vine Whip 2x 49-58% Bullet Seed 2x 29-34% View Carnivine builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x 67-79% Magical Leaf 2x 55-66% Mega Drain 2x 38-45% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 74-87% Giga Drain 2x 46-55% Bullet Seed 2x 15-18% View Lileep builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Seaking Solar Beam 2x 74-87% Giga Drain 2x 46-55% Razor Leaf 2x 45-53% Bullet Seed 2x 22-26% View Nuzleaf builds →

Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire Thunder Wave Explosion Damage vs Seaking Thunderbolt 2x 119-140%KO Explosion 56-67% View Magnezone builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →