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.
Using its horn, it bores holes in riverbed boulders, making nests to prevent its eggs from washing away.
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.
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 20 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Acupressure, Aqua Tail, Haze and 2 more.
the remaining moves gives Seaking answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Lightningrod mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Seaking Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Mud Shot
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Seaking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Muddy Water anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 GoldeenEASYForest of FocusSwordSuper RodLv.13-1840%EarlyForestEASYForest of FocusShieldSuper RodLv.13-1840%EarlyForestEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSuper RodLv.7-1135%EarlyCaveEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSuper RodLv.7-1135%EarlyCaveMODERATEEast Lake AxewellSwordSuper RodLv.8-1225%EarlyCaveMODERATEEast Lake AxewellShieldSuper RodLv.8-1225%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGRoute 4SwordSuper RodLv.13-1510%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 4ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1510%EarlyRouteEASYGiant's CapSwordSuper RodLv.26-2850%MidEASYGiant's CapShieldSuper RodLv.26-2850%MidCHALLENGINGRoute 5ShieldSuper RodLv.16-1810%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 5SwordSuper RodLv.16-1810%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 6SwordSuper RodLv.28-3010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 6ShieldSuper RodLv.28-3010%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterRainingEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterRainingEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4560%LateWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4560%LateWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4355%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4355%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4355%LateCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4355%LateCaveSandstormEASYBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4345%LateRainingEASYBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4345%LateRainingEASYBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4340%LateHeavy FogEASYBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4340%LateOvercastEASYBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4340%LateHeavy FogEASYBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4340%LateOvercastEASYBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4335%LateSandstormEASYBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4335%LateSandstormEASYBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateThunderstormEASYBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateThunderstormEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4528%LateWaterRainingEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4528%LateWaterRainingEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveSandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveRainingEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveSandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveHeavy FogEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveRainingEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveHeavy FogEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveNormal WeatherEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveNormal WeatherEASYBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateIntense SunEASYBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateIntense SunEASYEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateCaveOvercastEASYEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateCaveOvercastEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterThunderstormEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterSnowingEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterSnowingEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterThunderstormEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterSandstormEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4320%LateSnowingMODERATEBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4320%LateSnowingMODERATEEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateCaveSnowstormMODERATEEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateCaveSnowstormMODERATEEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateCaveRainingMODERATEEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateCaveRainingCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveThunderstormCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveIntense SunCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveThunderstormCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveIntense SunCHALLENGINGBridge FieldShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateSnowstormCHALLENGINGBridge FieldSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateSnowstormCHALLENGINGEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateCaveHeavy FogCHALLENGINGEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateCaveHeavy FogCHALLENGINGSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterSandstormCHALLENGINGSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterSandstormCHALLENGINGSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterIntense SunHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveSnowstormHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveSnowstormHARDEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateCaveNormal WeatherHARDEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateCaveNormal WeatherHARDEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateCaveThunderstormHARDEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateCaveIntense SunHARDEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateCaveThunderstormHARDEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-435%LateCaveIntense SunHARDSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterHeavy FogHARDSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterOvercastHARDSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterHeavy FogHARDSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterOvercast
Step 2Seaking ✓
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