Seel
Seel is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0086 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Sea Lion Pokémon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 90.0 kg (198.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Thick Fat 2. Hydration Ice Body (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0086 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0176 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0086 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0178 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0265 (Black 2/White 2) 0115 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0086 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0143 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 65 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Total | 325 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Seel changes
- In Generation 3, Seel does not have the Hydration ability.
- In Generation 1, Seel has a base Special stat of 70.
- In Generations 1-4, Seel has a base experience yield of 100.
- In Generations 2-7, Seel has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Loves freezing cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14F degrees. |
| Gold | Although it can’t walk well on land, it is a graceful swimmer. It especially loves being in frigid seas. |
| Silver | In daytime, it is often found asleep on the seabed in shallow waters. Its nostrils close while it swims. |
| Crystal | The light blue fur that covers it keeps it protected against the cold. It loves iceberg-filled oceans. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
| FireRed | Covered with light blue fur, its hide is thick and tough. It is active in bitter cold of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| LeafGreen | The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick icebergs. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
A Pokémon that lives on icebergs. It swims in the sea using the point on its head to break up ice. |
| HeartGold | Although it can’t walk well on land, it is a graceful swimmer. It especially loves being in frigid seas. |
| SoulSilver | In daytime, it is often found asleep on the seabed in shallow waters. Its nostrils close while it swims. |
| Black White |
A Pokémon that lives on icebergs. It swims in the sea using the point on its head to break up ice. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
The colder it gets, the better it feels. It joyfully swims around oceans so cold that they are filled with floating ice. |
| X | A Pokémon that lives on icebergs. It swims in the sea using the point on its head to break up ice. |
| Y | Covered with light blue fur, its hide is thick and tough. It is active in bitter cold of -40 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| Ultra Sun | It has always been supposed that Seel live only in cold seas. Their having shown up in Alola is a mystery. |
| Ultra Moon | Thanks to its thick fat, cold seas don’t bother it at all, but it gets tired pretty easily in warm waters. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Loves freezing-cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
This Pokémon lives on icebergs. It uses the sharp point on its head to break up ice as it swims in the sea. |
Moves learned by Seel
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Seel learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 3 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 11 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 13 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| 27 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 31 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 33 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 37 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 41 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 43 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 47 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 53 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — |
Egg moves
Seel learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Seel gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Seel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 53 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 106 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 187 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| 191 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 196 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 209 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 212 | Triple Axel | Ice | 20 | 90 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Seel learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 3 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 11 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 13 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| 27 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 31 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 33 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 37 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 41 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 43 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 47 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 53 | Hail | Ice | — | — |
Egg moves
Seel learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Seel gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Seel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Seel sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
| Shiny | — |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— | — |
- See all Seel sprites
Where to find Seel
| Red Blue |
Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Seafoam Islands |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Whirl Islands |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Cinnabar Island, Icefall Cave, Seafoam Islands |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond | Route 226, 230 |
| Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Platinum | Breed Dewgong |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 47, Seafoam Islands, Whirl Islands |
| Black White |
Giant Chasm |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Giant Chasm, Seaside Cave |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 125 |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Seaward Cave, Poké Pelago |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Seafoam Islands |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond | Route 226, 230, Fountainspring Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern |
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Seel questions
Other languages
| English | Seel |
|---|---|
| Japanese | パウワウ (Pawou) |
| German | Jurob |
| French | Otaria |
| Italian | Seel |
| Spanish | Seel |
| Korean | 쥬쥬 (jyujyu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小海狮 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小海獅 |
| English |
Sea Lion Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あしかポケモン |
| German | Seehund-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Otarie |
| Italian | Pokémon Otaria |
| Spanish | Pokémon León Marino |
| Korean | 강치포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海狮宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海獅寶可夢 |
Name origin
- seal
- aquatic mammal


