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 the autumn, SEAKING males can be seen performing courtship dances in riverbeds to woo females. During this season, this POKéMON’s body coloration is at its most beautiful.
SEAKING is very protective of its eggs. The male and female will take turns patrolling around their nest and eggs. The guarding of eggs by these POKéMON goes on for over a month.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Seaking to get Goldeen eggs easily using 17 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Haze, Hydro Pump, Mud Sport and 2 more.
Swiftswim isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Liechiberry for extra utility and flexible EVs EVs, Seaking fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Naughty nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Seaking Moveset
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Flail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Haze and Hydro Pump from the egg pool give Seaking something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
4 encounter spots for Seaking at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Seaking in Ruby & Sapphire
To get Seaking, start by catching Goldeen through fishing encounters at Lv. 5-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoldeenEASYMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyWaterEASYPetalburg CityRubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyCityEASYPetalburg CitySapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyCityEASYRoute 102RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 102SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 111 - SouthSapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 111 - SouthRubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 114RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 114SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 117RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 117SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 118RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 118SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 119RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 119SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 120RubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 120SapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyFacilityEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestRubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestRubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyFacilityEASYVictory Road - B2FRubyOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyCaveEASYVictory Road - B2FSapphireOld RodLv.5-10CommonEarlyCaveEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireGood RodLv.10-30CommonEarlyFacilityEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestRubyGood RodLv.10-30CommonEarlyFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestRubyGood RodLv.10-30CommonEarlyFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireGood RodLv.10-30CommonEarlyFacilityMODERATEMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATEPetalburg CityRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCityMODERATEPetalburg CitySapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCityMODERATERoute 102RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 102SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 111 - SouthSapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 111 - SouthRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 114RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 114SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 117RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 117SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 120RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 120SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATEVictory Road - B2FRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATEVictory Road - B2FSapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestRubySuper RodLv.25-35CommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireSuper RodLv.25-35CommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestRubySuper RodLv.25-35CommonMidFacilityEASYSafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireSuper RodLv.25-35CommonMidFacility- Step 2Seaking ✓MODERATESafari Zone - NorthwestRubySuper RodLv.25-40UncommonMidFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - NorthwestSapphireSuper RodLv.25-40UncommonMidFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - SouthwestRubySuper RodLv.25-40UncommonMidFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireSuper RodLv.25-40UncommonMidFacilityor 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 special attacker with base 65 Sp. Atk. 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