Seaking
TL;DR. Seaking is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 450. 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.
Stat spread.
Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Seaking in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Seaking reaches 2,162 CP at level 40 and 2,474 CP as a best buddy.
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Seaking in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Seaking across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #68 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Seaking.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Seaking, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Seaking?
Seaking is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Seaking weak to?
Seaking takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Seaking resistant to?
Seaking resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Seaking evolve?
Seaking evolves from Goldeen (Level 33). Seaking is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Seaking from?
Seaking was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0119.
What are Seaking's base stats?
Seaking has HP 80, Attack 92, Defense 65, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 80, and Speed 68. Total base stat total: 450.
What are Seaking's abilities?
Seaking can have the abilities Swift Swim, Water Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Lightning Rod.
Is Seaking legendary or mythical?
No. Seaking is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Seaking's best stat?
Seaking's highest base stat is Attack at 92, which ranks 35th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Seaking good?
Seaking has a base stat total of 450, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 75th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Seaking as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Seaking is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Seaking vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Seaking | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Attack | 92 | 72 | +20 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 69 | +11 |
| Speed | 68 | 66 | +2 |
| Total | 450 | 420 | +30 |
Seaking appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Seaking is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Seaking in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 30 games have a known habitat.
Seaking appears in 15 episodes.
From EP061 (1998-09-03) through JN063 (2021-04-23).
- EP061 The Misty Mermaid Original 1999-09-23
- EP074 The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis Original 1999-10-14
- EP075 Bad to the Bone! Original 1999-10-16
- EP091 Shell Shock Original 2000-03-04
- EP168 Two Hits and a Miss Original 2001-09-15
- EP206 Right On, Rhydon! Original 2002-06-22
- EP215 A Corsola Caper! Original 2002-10-05
- EP216 Mantine Overboard! Original 2002-10-12
- EP244 As Clear as Crystal Original 2003-04-12
- AG110 The Great Eight Fate! Advanced Generation 2006-01-28
- AG120 Satoshi to Haruka! Hōen de no Atsuki Batoru!! Advanced Generation 2005-03-24
- XY028 Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike! XY 2014-08-02
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Seaking card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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