In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

What is Seaking weak to?

In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Seaking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Seaking?

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.

What role does Seaking play in battle?

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.

Seaking - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

68Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP80

Attack92

Defense65

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def80

Speed68

Total450

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.3 m

Weight39.0 kg

Base XP158

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Veil

Prevents burns.

Lightning RodHA

Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Lightning Rod grants Electric immunity

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

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.

Seaking Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

1Immune

Score0

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Electric

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Seaking in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 97-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x 66-77% Mega Drain 2x 44-52% View Roserade builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 37 Magical LeafLv. 13 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 74-87% Giga Drain 2x 62-74% Magical Leaf 2x 51-60% View Virizion builds →
Tangrowth Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 36 Vine WhipLv. 7 Mega DrainLv. 23 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x 72-85% Vine Whip 2x 47-56% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% View Tangrowth builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf StormLv. 50 Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Seaking Leaf Storm 2x 87-103%KO Leaf Blade 2x 97-114%KO Energy Ball 2x 61-72% Razor Leaf 2x 61-72% View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 66-77% Mega Drain 2x 31-37% View Whimsicott builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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

2 Forms

#118Goldeen

Level 33

#119Seaking

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Goldeen

Water

Seaking

Water

80+35

ATK

92+25

DEF

65+5

SP.ATK

65+30

SP.DEF

80+30

SPE

68+5

BST

320D-Tier

450C-Tier+130

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups

Water2

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

11moves

Breed With (best first)

Black 2 & White 2 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 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 1

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

Lv 1

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 7

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Lv 11

Horn Attack

—6510025Normal

Lv 17

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Lv 21

Flail

——10015Normal

Lv 27

Aqua Ring

D——20Water

Lv 31

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 40

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Lv 47

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Lv 56

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 63

Soak

——10020Water

Lv 72

Megahorn

C1208510Bug

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

HM06

Dive

C8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM84

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM55

Scald

C8010015Water

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

HM05

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Egg

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Egg

Haze

C——30Ice

Egg

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Egg

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

Egg

Mud Sport

———15Ground

Egg

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Egg

Psybeam

D6510020Psychic

Egg

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Egg

Skull Bash

—10010010Normal

Egg

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Tutor

Bounce

C85855Flying

Tutor

Drill Run

C809510Ground

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Tutor

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Fury Cutter

—209520Bug

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

Gen 4

Whirlpool

D358515Water

How to Get Seaking in Black 2 & White 2

decent spawn rates across 16 locations for Seaking in late-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Seaking in Black 2 & White 2

The path to Seaking starts with Goldeen at Lv. 35-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Goldeen
Pinwheel Forest - inside
White 2Super Rod Lv.35-60 Forest
60%Late
AnyShaking spot
Pinwheel Forest - inside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.35-60 Forest
60%Late
AnyShaking spot
Abundant Shrine
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Ruins
60%Late
AnyShaking spot
Abundant Shrine
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ruins
60%Late
Any
Abundant Shrine
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Ruins
60%Late
AnyShaking spot
Abundant Shrine
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ruins
60%Late
Any
Pinwheel Forest - inside
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
60%Late
Any
Pinwheel Forest - inside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
60%Late
Any
Striaton City
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 City
60%Late
AnyShaking spot
Striaton City
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 City
60%Late
Any
Striaton City
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 City
60%Late
AnyShaking spot
Striaton City
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 City
60%Late
Any
Aspertia City
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 City
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Aspertia City
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 City
CommonLate
Any
Aspertia City
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 City
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Aspertia City
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 City
CommonLate
Any
Route 11
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 11
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 11
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 11
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 14
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 14
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 14
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 14
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 22
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 22
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 22
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 22
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Train until Level 33
Step 2Seaking ✓
Pinwheel Forest - inside
White 2Super Rod Lv.35-70 Forest
UncommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Pinwheel Forest - inside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.35-70 Forest
UncommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Abundant Shrine
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Ruins
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Abundant Shrine
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Ruins
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Aspertia City
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 City
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Aspertia City
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 City
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 11
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 11
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 14
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 14
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 22
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 22
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Route 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Route
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Striaton City
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 City
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Striaton City
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 City
UncommonPost
AnyShaking spot
or evolve from Goldeen (Step 1)

Seaking Guide

In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Seaking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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 2 & White 2, 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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Sewaddle BugGrass	D
TM Move Moves Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 50-60% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 50-60% Vine Whip 2x 30-36% View Snivy builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 40-48% Mega Drain 2x 24-30% Absorb 2x 14-18% View Sunkern builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 8 Damage vs Seaking Thunder Shock 2x 30-36% View Mareep builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 7 Damage vs Seaking Thunder Shock 2x 40-48% View Magnemite builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 66-78% Mega Drain 2x 34-42% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 86-102%KO Mega Drain 2x 43-51% View Lilligant builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 46-55% Razor Leaf 2x 38-46% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 46-55% Leaf Tornado 2x 34-42% Vine Whip 2x 31-37% View Snivy builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 16 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 38-46% Razor Leaf 2x 31-37% Mega Drain 2x 18-23% Absorb 2x 11-14% View Sunkern builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 68-80% Mega Drain 2x 31-37% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 89-105%KO Mega Drain 2x 41-49% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 87-102%KO Giga Drain 2x 73-87% Needle Arm 2x 58-68% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% View Maractus builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 44-53% Razor Leaf 2x 39-46% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Leaf BladeLv. 28 Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Seaking Leaf Blade 2x 55-65% Energy Ball 2x 46-56% Leaf Tornado 2x 36-43% Vine Whip 2x 29-34% View Snivy builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 96-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x 66-78% Mega Drain 2x 44-53% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 61-72% Razor Leaf 2x 58-69% View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 66-78% Mega Drain 2x 31-36% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 87-103%KO Mega Drain 2x 40-47% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 84-100%KO Giga Drain 2x 70-83% Needle Arm 2x 56-67% Mega Drain 2x 40-47% View Maractus builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 95-112%KO Magical Leaf 2x 64-76% Mega Drain 2x 43-51% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Seaking Leaf Blade 2x 95-112%KO Energy Ball 2x 59-71% Razor Leaf 2x 59-71% View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 64-76% Mega Drain 2x 31-37% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Seaking Energy Ball 2x 85-100%KO Mega Drain 2x 39-46% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Petal DanceLv. 38 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Damage vs Seaking Petal Dance 2x 110-129%KO Energy Ball 2x 83-98% Giga Drain 2x 68-80% Needle Arm 2x 55-66% View Maractus builds →

Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Seaking Thunderbolt 2x 130-152%KO Flash Cannon 29-34% Volt Switch 2x 102-120%KO View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Seaking Mach Punch 45-52% Bullet Seed 2x 56-66% View Breloom builds →