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Seaking

Seaking

#79 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Goldfish Pokémon

Seaking

#79 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Goldfish Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

92

170

311

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

68

126

258

Total

450

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Kingdra

Staryu

Seaking normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Seaking sprite

Shiny

Seaking

Goldfish Pokémon

#79
Water

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

39 kg (86 lbs)

Abilities

Swift SwimWater Veil

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Seaking takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #79
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
158

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 2
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

During spawning season, SEAKING gather from all over, causing rivers to appear a brilliant red.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Goldeen

Goldeen

#78

Level 33

Seaking

Seaking

#79

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Union Cave

Union Cave (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Union Cave

Union Cave (B1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Slowpoke Well

Slowpoke Well (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Slowpoke Well

Slowpoke Well (B1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Surfing15-255%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Surfing15-254%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Surfing15-251%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Surfing15-255%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Surfing15-254%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Surfing15-251%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Surfing20-305%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Surfing20-304%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Surfing20-301%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Surfing15-255%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Surfing15-254%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Surfing15-251%

-

Dark Cave

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Dark Cave

Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (2F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (2F)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (2F)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F top)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F top)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F top)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (4F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (4F)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (4F)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Good Rod2015%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Good Rod205%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4030%

In the morning

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4030%

During the day

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4015%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod405%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Surfing501%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Cerulean City

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Cerulean City

Surfing105%

-

Cerulean City

Surfing104%

-

Cerulean City

Surfing101%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Surfing105%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Surfing104%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Surfing101%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Surfing155%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Surfing154%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Surfing151%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Surfing155%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Surfing154%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Surfing151%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Surfing105%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Surfing104%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Surfing101%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Surfing105%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Surfing104%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Surfing101%

-

Tohjo Falls

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Tohjo Falls

Surfing205%

-

Tohjo Falls

Surfing204%

-

Tohjo Falls

Surfing201%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Good Rod2410%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Good Rod2510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3610%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3710%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3610%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3710%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3810%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Union Cave

Union Cave (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Union Cave

Union Cave (B1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Slowpoke Well

Slowpoke Well (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Slowpoke Well

Slowpoke Well (B1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Surfing15-255%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Surfing15-254%

-

Route 42

Road 42

Surfing15-251%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Surfing15-255%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Surfing15-254%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (1F)

Surfing15-251%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Surfing20-305%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Surfing20-304%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)

Surfing20-301%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Surfing15-255%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Surfing15-254%

-

Mt. Mortar

Mount Mortar (B1F)

Surfing15-251%

-

Dark Cave

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Dark Cave

Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (2F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (2F)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (2F)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F top)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F top)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F top)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (4F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (4F)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (4F)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Good Rod2015%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Good Rod205%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4030%

In the morning

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4030%

During the day

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod4015%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Fishing with a Super Rod405%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (1F)

Surfing501%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Surfing30-4060%

-

Mt. Silver

Mount Silver (top)

Surfing35-4530%

-

Cerulean City

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Cerulean City

Surfing105%

-

Cerulean City

Surfing104%

-

Cerulean City

Surfing101%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Surfing105%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Surfing104%

-

Route 4

Road 4

Surfing101%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Surfing155%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Surfing154%

-

Route 9

Road 9

Surfing151%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Surfing155%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Surfing154%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Surfing151%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Surfing105%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Surfing104%

-

Route 24

Road 24

Surfing101%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Surfing105%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Surfing104%

-

Route 25

Road 25

Surfing101%

-

Tohjo Falls

Fishing with a Super Rod4010%

-

Tohjo Falls

Surfing205%

-

Tohjo Falls

Surfing204%

-

Tohjo Falls

Surfing201%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Good Rod2410%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Good Rod2510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3610%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Fishing with a Super Rod3710%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3510%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3610%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3710%

-

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Rocky Beach

Fishing with a Super Rod3810%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTail WhipNormalStatus-10030

The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered.

StartSupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

StartPoison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

7SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

11Horn AttackNormalPhysical6510025

The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

17Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

21FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

27Aqua RingWaterStatus--20

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.

31Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

40WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

47Horn DrillNormalPhysical-305

The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits.

56AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

63MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial157015

Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.

DiveWaterPhysical8010010

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Veil

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.

Prevents burns.

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