Sealeo sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Spheal but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Walrein as fast as possible. Known as the Ball Roll Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
Sealeo live on top of drift ice. They go swimming when they’re on the hunt, seeking out their prey by scent.
This Pokémon has a habit of spinning round things on its nose, whether those things are Poké Balls or Spheal.
Sealeo Weakness
VulnerableSealeo is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock-type moves. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sealeo to get Spheal eggs easily using 138 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Sealeo hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Relaxed nature with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Thickfat adds utility.
Best Build
Best Sealeo Moveset
- Roar
- Super Fang
- Brine
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 SphealEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6545%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6537%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6533%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6533%PostWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6533%PostWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6533%PostWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6532%PostWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostWaterSnowingEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostWaterRainingEFFORTLESSFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6530%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6527%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6525%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostWaterRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6522%PostWaterSnowingEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterSnowstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6517%PostWaterThunderstorm
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.
Sealeo appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Sealeo spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
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