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No. 0086

Seel

Sea Lion Pokémon

Seel official artwork
Official art

Seel is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 325. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
90 kg 198.4 lbs
Base stat total
325 Higher than 25% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
Loves freezing-cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
See all 15 entries

Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk4558–10685–207
Def5567–117103–229
SpA4558–10685–207
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe4558–10685–207
Total325Higher than 25% of Pokémon
HP65Atk45Def55Spe45SpD70SpA45

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Fire becomes ¼×

With : Ice becomes ¼×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Seel outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Seel against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106Seel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97Seel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65Seel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0086SeelWater
    1. Level 34
      #0087DewgongWaterIce

Moves

Level up 17

1Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
3GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
7CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
11Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
13EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
17Ice ShardUsually goes first.IcePhys40100%30
21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
23Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
27Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.IceSpec65100%20
31Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
33BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10
37Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
41DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10
43Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
47Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
51SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
53SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 10

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10
EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
EggEntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15
EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
EggHorn DrillOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5
EggLick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30
EggPerish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5
EggSpit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpec—100%10
EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20
EggSwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10

Biology

It loves swimming around in 14 °F waters. Its horn is hard enough to bash its way through ice. It has a thick hide covered in warm fur.

It goes in waters up to -40 °F. Though not a great walker, it is a skilled swimmer. It closes its nostrils when it swims.

In the daytime, it can be found sleeping on the seabed of shallow waters. Their presence in the Alolan climate is considered a mystery.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Sea Lion Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
White
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Kanto#086Original Johto#176Updated Johto#178Updated Unova#265Updated Alola#115Updated Melemele#115Let’s Go Kanto#086Blueberry#143

  1. Loves freezing-cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  2. Thanks to its thick fat, cold seas don’t bother it at all, but it gets tired pretty easily in warm waters.

    Ultra Moon

  3. It has always been supposed that Seel live only in cold seas. Their having shown up in Alola is a mystery.

    Ultra Sun

  4. Covered with light blue fur, its hide is thick and tough. It is active in bitter cold of -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Y

  5. The colder it gets, the better it feels. It joyfully swims around oceans so cold that they are filled with floating ice.

    Black 2 · White 2

  6. A Pokémon that lives on icebergs. It swims in the sea using the point on its head to break up ice.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

  7. The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick icebergs.

    LeafGreen

  8. Covered with light blue fur, its hide is thick and tough. It is active in bitter cold of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

    FireRed

  9. SEEL hunt for prey in frigid, ice-covered seas. When it needs to breathe, it punches a hole through the ice with the sharply protruding section of its head.

    Emerald

  10. SEEL hunts for prey in the frigid sea underneath sheets of ice. When it needs to breathe, it punches a hole through the ice with the sharply protruding section of its head.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. The light blue fur that covers it keeps it protected against the cold. It loves iceberg- filled oceans.

    Crystal

  12. In daytime, it is often found asleep on the seabed in shallow waters. Its nostrils close while it swims.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  13. Although it can't walk well on land, it is a graceful swimmer. It especially loves being in frigid seas.

    Gold · HeartGold

  14. Loves freezing cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14F degrees.

    Yellow

  15. The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Seel
Japanese
パウワウ
Japanese (romaji)
Pawou
Korean
쥬쥬
Chinese (Traditional)
小海獅
Chinese (Simplified)
小海狮
French
Otaria
German
Jurob
Spanish
Seel
Italian
Seel

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 SpD
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
65
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 5 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Red 5 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Seaward CaveSurfing · Lv 15–18
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Seaward CaveSurfing · Lv 15–18
White 2 2 areas
  • Giant ChasmSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
  • Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–40
Black 2 2 areas
  • Giant ChasmSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–50
  • Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–40
XD 1 area
  • Phenac City StadiumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 23
White 2 areas
  • Giant ChasmSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
Black 2 areas
  • Giant ChasmSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
SoulSilver 9 areas
  • Road 47Surfing · Lv 10–20
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–40
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
HeartGold 9 areas
  • Road 47Surfing · Lv 10–20
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–40
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 226Surfing · Lv 35–45
  • Road 230Surfing · Lv 35–45
LeafGreen 9 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Icefall Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Icefall Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Icefall Cave (entrance)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–47
  • Icefall Cave (waterfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–47
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
FireRed 9 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Icefall Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Icefall Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Icefall Cave (entrance)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–47
  • Icefall Cave (waterfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–47
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
Crystal 4 areas
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Silver 4 areas
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Gold 4 areas
  • Whirl Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Whirl Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Whirl Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Whirl Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Yellow 4 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Blue 6 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 28–100
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Red 6 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 28–100
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.