Bulk defines Sealeo's stat line. HP and Sp. Atk anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Common in the wild and worth 2 HP EVs.
Its white whiskers are very sensitive. Sealeo will balance Spheal on the tip of its nose, checking its scent and its feel to be sure the Spheal is healthy.
Sealeo is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
Rhyperior can KO Sealeo with Stone Edge (159-187%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (154-181%). Sinistcha deals 40-47% with Shadow Ball.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sealeo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake79-93% Stone Edge 2x159-187%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sealeo View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x154-181%KO Volt Switch 2x120-141%KO Shadow Ball45-54% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sealeo View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball40-47% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sealeo View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon84-99% Volt Switch 2x148-174%KO Thunderbolt 2x190-223%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Partway through Spheal's chain. Sealeo still has another evolution ahead before reaching Walrein. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 120 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sealeo to get Spheal eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Thickfat helps Sealeo stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, spread EVs for the right balance, and Surf as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Roar
- Super Fang
- Brine
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Roar
- Super Fang
- Brine
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Surf
- Aqua Ring
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
A solid spread overall. Sealeo gets Blizzard and Ice Beam for same-type damage alongside Rock and Ground coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Sealeo gets Aqua Ring and Belly Drum exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Rock and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Blizzard and Surf.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Sealeo picks up Surf and Blizzard along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Rock and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Egg moves make a real difference. Sealeo gets Aqua Ring and Belly Drum exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Rock and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Blizzard and Ice Beam.
decent spawn rates for Sealeo across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sealeo in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch SphealGinkgo LandingGrassUncommon
Step 2Sealeo ✓Islespy ShoreGrassUncommonor evolve from Spheal (Step 1)
moderate rates for Sealeo across 5 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sealeo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Sealeo starts with Spheal at Lv. 35-63 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SphealRoute 226Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateRoute 230Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Sealeo ✓Route 226Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route5%LateRoute 230Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route5%LateGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Spheal (Step 1)
Can't catch Sealeo directly. Start with Spheal at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 32. The 2-stage line from Spheal to Sealeo is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Sealeo in Sword & Shield
The path to Sealeo starts with Spheal at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SphealFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water45%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water37%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water32%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water27%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water17%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Sealeo ✓
You're catching Spheal first, not Sealeo. Spheal appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Sealeo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch SphealRoute 7Ultra SunGrass Lv.19 RouteMidIsland Scan (Monday)Route 7Ultra MoonGrass Lv.19 RouteMidIsland Scan (Monday)
Step 2Sealeo ✓
Sealeo is meant to evolve into Walrein. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Thick Fat is what you want on Sealeo. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Ice Body, Oblivious) work on paper but Thick Fat is what makes Sealeo worth using.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Sealeo is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Sealeo spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves