Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Seaking's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack stat exp per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
During spawning season, SEAKING gather from all over, coloring the rivers a brilliant red.
Using its horn, it bores holes in riverbed boulders, making nests to prevent its eggs from washing away.
Seaking Weakness
Seaking's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Mareep Electric | D | |
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Mareep builds →Thunder 2x75-88% Thunder Shock 2x29-35% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Sunkern builds →Mega Drain 2x19-23% Absorb 2x13-15% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Mareep builds →Thunder 2x71-84% Thunder Shock 2x28-34% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Sunkern builds →Mega Drain 2x17-21% Absorb 2x10-12% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Sunkern builds →Mega Drain 2x17-20% Absorb 2x10-12% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Sunkern builds →Mega Drain 2x17-20% Absorb 2x10-12% | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Tangela builds →Vine Whip 2x39-47% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
In Gold & Silver, Venusaur's Giga Drain hits Seaking for 65-77%. Electabuzz threatens a KO with Thunder (91-108%).
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x65-77% | ||
Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Recommended Build ItemScopelens Moves
Damage vs Seaking View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x91-108%KO | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
Seaking is what Goldeen becomes. Breed it for Goldeen eggs (average hatch time). A small 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 9 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Haze, Hydro Pump, Psybeam.
Gold & Silver Seaking Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
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
How to Get Seaking in Gold & Silver
high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 54 locations. Seaking's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Seaking in Gold & Silver
Goldeen is your first catch on the way to Seaking. You'll find fishing and surfing encounters from Lv. 5-44 across 168 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoldeenCerulean CityGoldSurfing on water Lv.5-14 City90%EarlyCerulean CitySilverSurfing on water Lv.5-14 City90%EarlyRoute 24SilverSurfing on water Lv.5-14 Route90%EarlyRoute 24GoldSurfing on water Lv.5-14 Route90%EarlyRoute 25GoldSurfing on water Lv.5-14 Route90%EarlyRoute 25SilverSurfing on water Lv.5-14 Route90%EarlyRoute 4SilverSurfing on water Lv.5-14 Route90%EarlyRoute 4GoldSurfing on water Lv.5-14 Route90%EarlyRoute 10GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-19 Route90%EarlyRoute 10SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-19 Route90%EarlyRoute 9SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-19 Route90%EarlyRoute 9GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-19 Route90%EarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Cave90%EarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Cave90%EarlyMt. Mortar - B1FGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Cave90%EarlyMt. Mortar - B1FSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Cave90%EarlyRoute 42GoldSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Route90%EarlyRoute 42SilverSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Route90%EarlyDark Cave - EastGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyDark Cave - EastSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyDark Cave - WestSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyDark Cave - WestGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Mortar - 2FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Mortar - 2FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Mortar - B1FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Mortar - B1FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Silver - 2FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Silver - 2FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyRoute 42SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 42GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlySlowpoke Well - 1FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlySlowpoke Well - 1FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlySlowpoke Well - B1FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlySlowpoke Well - B1FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyUnion Cave - 1FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyUnion Cave - 1FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyUnion Cave - B1FSilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyUnion Cave - B1FGoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave15%EarlyRoute 10SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 10GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 24SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 24GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 25SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 25GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 9SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyRoute 9GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route15%EarlyMt. Mortar - 2FSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-29 Cave90%MidMt. Mortar - 2FGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-29 Cave90%MidDark Cave - EastGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidDark Cave - EastSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidDark Cave - WestSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidDark Cave - WestGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Mortar - 2FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Mortar - 2FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Mortar - B1FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Mortar - B1FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Silver - 2FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidMt. Silver - 2FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidRoute 42GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 42SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidSlowpoke Well - 1FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidSlowpoke Well - 1FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidSlowpoke Well - B1FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidSlowpoke Well - B1FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidUnion Cave - 1FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidUnion Cave - 1FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidUnion Cave - B1FSilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidUnion Cave - B1FGoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave65%MidRoute 10SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 10GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 24SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 24GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 25GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 25SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 9SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidRoute 9GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route65%MidTohjo FallsSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water60%MidTohjo FallsGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water60%MidDark Cave - EastGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateDark Cave - EastSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateDark Cave - WestGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateDark Cave - WestSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Mortar - 2FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Mortar - 2FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Mortar - B1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Mortar - B1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Silver - 2FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateMt. Silver - 2FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateRoute 42GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 42SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateSlowpoke Well - 1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateSlowpoke Well - 1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateSlowpoke Well - B1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateSlowpoke Well - B1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateUnion Cave - 1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateUnion Cave - 1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateUnion Cave - B1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateUnion Cave - B1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave70%LateRoute 10SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 10GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 24SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 24GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 25GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 25SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 9SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateRoute 9GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route70%LateMt. Silver - 2FSilverSurfing on water Lv.35-39 Cave10%LateMt. Silver - 2FGoldSurfing on water Lv.35-39 Cave10%Late
Step 2Seaking ✓Cerulean CityGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-14 City10%EarlyCerulean CitySilverSurfing on water Lv.10-14 City10%EarlyRoute 24SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 24GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 25SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 25GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 4GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 4SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 10GoldSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Route10%EarlyRoute 10SilverSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Route10%EarlyRoute 9GoldSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Route10%EarlyRoute 9SilverSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Route10%EarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidMt. Mortar - B1FGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidMt. Mortar - B1FSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidRoute 42GoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Route10%MidRoute 42SilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Route10%MidTohjo FallsGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water10%MidTohjo FallsSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-24 Water10%MidMt. Mortar - 2FSilverSurfing on water Lv.25-29 Cave10%MidMt. Mortar - 2FGoldSurfing on water Lv.25-29 Cave10%MidMt. Silver - 2FGoldSurfing on water Lv.35-44 Cave90%LateMt. Silver - 2FSilverSurfing on water Lv.35-44 Cave90%LateDark Cave - EastGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateDark Cave - EastSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateDark Cave - WestSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateDark Cave - WestGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Mortar - 2FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Mortar - 2FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Mortar - B1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Mortar - B1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Silver - 2FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Silver - 2FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateRoute 42GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 42SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateSlowpoke Well - 1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateSlowpoke Well - 1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateSlowpoke Well - B1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateSlowpoke Well - B1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateUnion Cave - 1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateUnion Cave - 1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateUnion Cave - B1FSilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateUnion Cave - B1FGoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave10%LateRoute 10SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 10GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 24SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 24GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 25SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 25GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 9GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%LateRoute 9SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route10%Lateor evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)
Seaking Guide
In Gold & Silver, Seaking brings 450 BST to the table. D-Tier on our list: outclassed by other options available in Gold & Silver.
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.
For Gold & Silver, Seaking has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.
In Gold & Silver, Goldeen evolves into Seaking at level 33. Seaking is the fully evolved form. It sits at 450 BST in its evolved form.
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
