Stats & Training
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.
Seel Weakness
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 |
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Grass is super effective against SeelView Sinistcha → | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Electric is super effective against SeelView Magnezone → | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Electric is super effective against SeelView Rotom → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (115-135%). Rotom deals 57-68% with Thunderbolt.
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 | ||
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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
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 206 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Belch, Disable, Entrainment and 7 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Seel Best Moveset
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
Moves
Breeding's the move. Belch and Disable give Seel options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Seel in Scarlet & Violet
Seel Guide
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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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