Seel is technically a pre-evolution of Dewgong, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Thick Fat halves incoming Fire and Ice damage, adding extra value. Part of the Gen 1 roster. Only weak to Electric and Grass.
You won't find a real weakness in Seel's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Sea Lion Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon lives on icebergs. It uses the sharp point on its head to break up ice as it swims in the sea.
Seel Weakness
GoodType-wise, Seel takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
Seel is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Dewgong. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Seel easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Seel with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. A spread EV build EVs and Calm nature maximize that, and Icebody handles the rest.
Best Build
Best Seel Moveset
- Perish Song
- Flip Turn
- Chilling Water
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Most of Seel's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, but Normal and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Belch and Disable give Seel options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ice coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Aqua Tail and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Most of Seel's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Surf and Waterfall, but Normal and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Breeding's the move. Belch and Disable give Seel options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Aqua Tail and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Seel doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Red, Yellow, or FireRed to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Seel in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
6 walking and surfing spots from Lv. 35-63 for Seel. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
A handful of locations for Seel with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
Seel's encounter pool splits between Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu. You've got 6 walking spots at Lv. 39-44 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Easy grab on Seel with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game water routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Seel, check which of the 8 spots belong to your version. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon each have different gift and surfing encounters at Lv. 15-55.
At 325 BST, Seel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dewgong before bringing it to any serious fight.
Seel evolves into Dewgong at level 34. Seel is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Seel gets Thick Fat, Hydration, and Ice Body. But Thick Fat is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Seel is leaning toward the physical side (base 45 Attack). But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Seel appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Seel appears in 19 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Seel have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A