#119 Seaking

#119 Seaking

water
Height1.3 m(4'03")
Weight39 kg(86.0 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 1

Seaking's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 80
301
Attack 92
220
Defense 65
166
Sp. Atk 65
166
Sp. Def 80
196
Speed 68
172
0/508
1221
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
electricgrass
1xdamage
normalfightingpoisongroundflyingpsychicbugrockghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
firewatericesteel

Seaking Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Veil

Prevents burns.

Lightning RodHidden

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

View Seaking Competitive StrategySets, counters, usage stats, tier placement, and team building guides

Seaking Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description

Seaking Sprites

Normal
Seaking Gen I Normal sprite
Back
Seaking Gen I Back sprite
Pokedex Entries
LeafGreen

In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks.

Red

In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming power­ fully up rivers and creeks.

Yellow

It is the male's job to make a nest by carving out boulders in a stream using the horn on its head.

Gold

During spawning season, SEAKING gather from all over, coloring the rivers a brilliant red.

Silver

Using its horn, it bores holes in riverbed boulders, making nests to prevent its eggs from washing away.

In Other Languages

Seaking's Japanese name is Azumao (アズマオウ). Here are all the official names for Seaking across different languages:

JapaneseアズマオウAzumao
Korean왕콘치
Chinese (Traditional)金魚王
FrenchPoissoroy
GermanGolking
SpanishSeaking
ItalianSeaking
Chinese (Simplified)金鱼王

Seaking Breeding

Species
Goldfish Pokémon
Egg Groups
Water2
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate60
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience158

How to Get Seaking

Seaking is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Seaking in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Kanto #119Johto #79Hoenn #51Sinnoh (Platinum) #79Johto (HGSS) #79Kalos Central #54Hoenn (ORAS) #52Alola #154Akala #81Ula'ula #73Alola (USUM) #187Akala (USUM) #88Ula'ula (USUM) #79Kanto (LGPE) #119Galar #147Isle of Armor #95
GameMethodLocationDetails
RedWildFuchsia city, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave b1f, Kanto route 23Super Rod
BlueWildFuchsia city, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave b1f, Kanto route 23Super Rod
YellowWildCerulean city, Kanto route 24, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave b1fSuper Rod
GoldWildUnion cave 1f, Union cave b1f, Slowpoke well 1f, Slowpoke well b1f, Johto route 42Super Rod, Surf
SilverWildUnion cave 1f, Union cave b1f, Slowpoke well 1f, Slowpoke well b1f, Johto route 42Super Rod, Surf
CrystalWildUnion cave 1f, Union cave b1f, Slowpoke well 1f, Slowpoke well b1f, Johto route 42Super Rod, Surf
RubyWildHoenn safari zone nwmach bike, Hoenn safari zone swSuper Rod
SapphireWildHoenn safari zone nwmach bike, Hoenn safari zone swSuper Rod
EmeraldWildHoenn safari zone nwmach bike, Hoenn safari zone swSuper Rod
FireRedWildFuchsia city, Kanto safari zone middle, Kanto safari zone area 1 east, Kanto safari zone area 2 north, Kanto safari zone area 3 westSuper Rod
LeafGreenWildFuchsia city, Kanto safari zone middle, Kanto safari zone area 1 east, Kanto safari zone area 2 north, Kanto safari zone area 3 westSuper Rod
DiamondWildSendoff spring, Lake verity before galactic intervention, Lake verity after galactic intervention, Lake valor, Lake acuitySuper Rod
PearlWildSendoff spring, Lake verity before galactic intervention, Lake verity after galactic intervention, Lake valor, Lake acuitySuper Rod
PlatinumWildSendoff spring, Lake verity before galactic intervention, Lake verity after galactic intervention, Lake valor, Lake acuitySuper Rod, Good Rod
HeartGoldWildUnion cave 1f, Union cave b1f, Slowpoke well 1f, Slowpoke well b1f, Johto route 42Super Rod, Surf, Good Rod
SoulSilverWildUnion cave 1f, Union cave b1f, Slowpoke well 1f, Slowpoke well b1f, Johto route 42Super Rod, Surf, Good Rod
BlackWildStriaton city, Pinwheel forest inside, Unova route 3, Unova route 11, Unova route 14Fishing Spot
WhiteWildStriaton city, Pinwheel forest inside, Unova route 3, Unova route 11, Unova route 14Fishing Spot
Black 2WildStriaton city, Pinwheel forest inside, Unova route 3, Unova route 11, Unova route 14Fishing Spot
White 2WildStriaton city, Pinwheel forest inside, Unova route 3, Unova route 11, Unova route 14Fishing Spot
XWildKalos route 3, Kalos route 22, Parfum palaceSuper Rod
YWildKalos route 3, Kalos route 22, Parfum palaceSuper Rod
SunWildBrooklet hill north, Brooklet hill south, Malie gardenSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot
MoonWildBrooklet hill north, Brooklet hill south, Malie gardenSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot
Ultra SunWildBrooklet hill north, Brooklet hill south, Malie gardenSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot
Ultra MoonWildBrooklet hill north, Brooklet hill south, Malie gardenSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot
Let's Go PikachuWildKanto route 6Overworld Water
Let's Go EeveeWildKanto route 6Overworld Water
Red JapanWildFuchsia city, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave b1f, Kanto route 23Super Rod
Green JapanWildFuchsia city, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave b1f, Kanto route 23Super Rod
FAQ

About Seaking

Seaking is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 450, Seaking is classified as a Goldfish Pokémon and is part of the Goldeen → Seaking evolution line.

In competitive play, Seaking is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swift Swim and Water Veil and Lightning Rod, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Seaking is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Seaking can learn 74 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 1.3m tall and weighing 39kg, Seaking has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.