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 autumn, its body becomes more fatty in preparing to propose to a mate. It takes on beautiful colors.
In autumn, its body becomes more fatty in preparing to propose to a mate. It takes on beautiful colors.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x32-40% | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x104-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x53-63% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x89-107%KO Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x120-142%KO Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x70-83% Razor Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x95-113%KO Magical Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x83-99% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x109-130%KO Giga Drain 2x69-82% Needle Arm 2x55-65% Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x64-75% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x96-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x86-102%KO Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x114-135%KO Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x112-132%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% Needle Arm 2x56-66% Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x63-75% Razor Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x101-119%KO Magical Leaf 2x52-62% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x61-73% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x117-138%KO Mega Drain 2x41-49% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x114-135%KO Giga Drain 2x73-86% Needle Arm 2x57-68% Mega Drain 2x41-49% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Magical Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x78-93% Leaf Blade 2x95-112%KO Razor Leaf 2x59-71% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x85-100%KO Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x111-132%KO Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x70-83% Energy Ball 2x54-63% Horn Leech 2x78-93% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x96-113%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Magical Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Leaf Blade 2x94-111%KO Razor Leaf 2x59-69% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x87-102%KO Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x39-47% | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Energy Ball 2x54-64% Horn Leech 2x79-93% | ||
In Black & White, Magnezone can KO Seaking with Thunderbolt (130-152%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Seaking for 56-66%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x130-152%KO Flash Cannon29-34% Volt Switch 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Breloom builds →Mach Punch45-52% Bullet Seed 2x56-66% | ||
Black & White 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 21 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Body Slam, Haze and 8 more.
Black & White Seaking Best Moveset
Best Build
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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 Black & White
A solid number of locations for Seaking with decent spawn rates across late-game fishing spots. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Seaking in Black & White
To get Seaking, start by catching Goldeen through fishing encounters at Lv. 35-70. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoldeenAbundant ShrineBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Ruins60%LateAnyShaking spotAbundant ShrineBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Ruins60%LateAnyAbundant ShrineWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Ruins60%LateAnyShaking spotAbundant ShrineWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Ruins60%LateAnyLostlorn ForestWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Forest60%LateAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Forest60%LateAnyLostlorn ForestBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Forest60%LateAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Forest60%LateAnyPinwheel Forest - insideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Forest60%LateAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Forest60%LateAnyPinwheel Forest - insideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Forest60%LateAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Forest60%LateAnyStriaton CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 City60%LateAnyShaking spotStriaton CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City60%LateAnyStriaton CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 City60%LateAnyShaking spotStriaton CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City60%LateAnyRoute 11WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 11WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 11BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 11BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 14WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 14BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 14BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 14WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 3BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 3BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 3WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 3WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 RouteCommonLateAny
Step 2Seaking ✓Abundant ShrineBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RuinsUncommonLateAnyShaking spotAbundant ShrineWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RuinsUncommonLateAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 ForestUncommonLateAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 ForestUncommonLateAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 ForestUncommonLateAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 ForestUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 11WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 11BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 14WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 14BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 3BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 3WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 RouteUncommonLateAnyShaking spotStriaton CityBlackSuper Rod Lv.45-70 CityUncommonLateAnyShaking spotStriaton CityWhiteSuper Rod Lv.45-70 CityUncommonLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
Seaking Guide
In Black & White, 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.
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 Black & White, 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.
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- 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