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.
In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x59-71% Mega Drain 2x41-49% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x49-57% Vine Whip 2x41-49% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x32-40% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x64-76% Magical Leaf 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% Vine Whip 2x34-41% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x29-35% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x34-41% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 2x51-61% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x64-76% Magical Leaf 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% Vine Whip 2x34-41% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x29-35% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x34-41% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x64-76% Magical Leaf 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% Vine Whip 2x34-41% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x29-35% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x34-41% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x55-65% Vine Whip 2x48-58% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x106-125%KO Giga Drain 2x68-80% Magical Leaf 2x55-65% Mega Drain 2x38-45% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x61-73% Razor Leaf 2x43-50% Vine Whip 2x36-43% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x43-50% Charge Beam 2x18-22% Bullet Seed 2x21-25% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x117-138%KO Razor Leaf 2x56-67% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x54-64% Vine Whip 2x48-57% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x68-81% Magical Leaf 2x54-64% Mega Drain 2x38-45% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Weepinbell builds →Razor Leaf 2x54-64% Vine Whip 2x44-52% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x60-71% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% Vine Whip 2x36-43% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Amoonguss builds →Solar Beam 2x94-110%KO Giga Drain 2x59-70% Mega Drain 2x33-39% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x117-137%KO Razor Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x135-159%KO | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 2x125-147%KO Leaf Tornado 2x54-64% Vine Whip 2x47-56% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x106-126%KO Petal Blizzard 2x64-75% Giga Drain 2x67-79% Magical Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Seaking with Leaf Storm (85-101%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Seaking for 72-85%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave13-15% Thunderbolt 2x72-85% | ||
X & Y 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 23 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Body Slam, Haze and 8 more.
X & Y Seaking Best Moveset
Lightningrod isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Mysticwater for extra utility and max Sp. Def and Speed EVs, Seaking fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Seaking best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Scald
- Toxic
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Seaking in X & Y
6 encounter spots for Seaking at decent spawn rates starting from late-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Seaking in X & Y
To get Seaking, start by catching Goldeen through fishing encounters at Lv. 25-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoldeenParfum PalaceXGood Rod Lv.25 BuildingCommonMidParfum PalaceYGood Rod Lv.25 BuildingCommonMidRoute 22XGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 22YGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 3YGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 3XGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMid
Step 2Seaking ✓Parfum PalaceXSuper Rod Lv.35 BuildingUncommonLateParfum PalaceYSuper Rod Lv.35 BuildingUncommonLateRoute 22XSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateRoute 22YSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateRoute 3YSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateRoute 3XSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateor evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
Seaking Guide
In X & Y, 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. Protect with Mysticwater is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
In X & Y, run Protect, Scald, Toxic, and Poisonjab on Seaking. Protect is the most common pick at 25% usage. Scald 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves