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.
This Pokémon lives on icebergs. It uses the sharp point on its head to break up ice as it swims in the sea.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (115-135%). Kartana deals 36-43% with Knock Off.
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Seel View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball24-29% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Seel View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon25-30% Volt Switch 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seel View Kartana builds →Knock Off36-43% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seel View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x44-52% Shadow Ball25-30% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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. Spread EVs and Calm nature maximize that, and Icebody handles the rest.
Best Build
Seel best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Perish Song
- Flip Turn
- Chilling Water
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Perish Song
- Fake Out
- Flip Turn
- Horn Drill
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Shard
- Fake Out
- Perish Song
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
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 to Catch Seel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 to Catch Seel in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
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 to Catch Seel in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
Seel evolves into Dewgong at level 34. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 325 BST.
Seel evolves into Dewgong at level 34. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Seel works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dewgong. That's where the stats start mattering.
Seel shows up in 19 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Present since Red & Blue, Seel appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Seel have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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