Seaking
#79 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Goldfish Pokémon
Seaking
#79 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Goldfish Pokémon
Stats
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.

Normal

Shiny
Seaking
Goldfish Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #79 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 158 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

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

SoulSilver
Using its horn, it bores holes in riverbed boulders, making nests to prevent its eggs from washing away.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Goldeen #78 | Level 33 | ![]() Seaking #79 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Cave Union Cave (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Union Cave Union Cave (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Slowpoke Well Slowpoke Well (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Slowpoke Well Slowpoke Well (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Surfing | 20-30 | 5% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Surfing | 20-30 | 4% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Surfing | 20-30 | 1% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Dark Cave Dark Cave (Violet City entrance) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Dark Cave Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (2F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (2F) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (2F) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F top) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F top) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F top) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (4F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (4F) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (4F) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Good Rod | 20 | 15% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Good Rod | 20 | 5% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 15% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 5% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Surfing | 50 | 1% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (top) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (top) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (top) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Cerulean City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Cerulean City | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Cerulean City | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Cerulean City | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Surfing | 15 | 5% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Surfing | 15 | 4% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Surfing | 15 | 1% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Surfing | 15 | 5% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Surfing | 15 | 4% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Surfing | 15 | 1% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Surfing | 20 | 5% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Surfing | 20 | 4% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Surfing | 20 | 1% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 38 | 10% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Cave Union Cave (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Union Cave Union Cave (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Slowpoke Well Slowpoke Well (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Slowpoke Well Slowpoke Well (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Surfing | 20-30 | 5% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Surfing | 20-30 | 4% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) | Surfing | 20-30 | 1% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Mt. Mortar Mount Mortar (B1F) | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Dark Cave Dark Cave (Violet City entrance) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Dark Cave Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (2F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (2F) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (2F) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F top) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F top) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F top) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (4F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (4F) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (4F) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Good Rod | 20 | 15% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Good Rod | 20 | 5% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 15% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 5% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (1F) | Surfing | 50 | 1% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (top) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (top) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (top) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Cerulean City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Cerulean City | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Cerulean City | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Cerulean City | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Surfing | 15 | 5% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Surfing | 15 | 4% | - |
Route 9 Road 9 | Surfing | 15 | 1% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Surfing | 15 | 5% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Surfing | 15 | 4% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Surfing | 15 | 1% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 24 Road 24 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 25 Road 25 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 10% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Surfing | 20 | 5% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Surfing | 20 | 4% | - |
Tohjo Falls | Surfing | 20 | 1% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Fishing with a Super Rod | 38 | 10% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered. |
| Start | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| Start | Water Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| Start | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. |
| 7 | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
| 11 | Horn Attack | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage. |
| 17 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| 21 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 27 | Aqua Ring | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn. |
| 31 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| 40 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
| 47 | Horn Drill | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The foe is stabbed with a horn rotating like a drill. The foe instantly faints if it hits. |
| 56 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 63 | Megahorn | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe. |
| Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
Traits
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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