Seel (#0086) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk4545–10685–207

Def5554–117103–229

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe4545–10685–207

Total325Higher than 25% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ¼×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ¼×

Abilities

Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Ice BodyHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0086SeelWater
1. Level 34#0087DewgongWaterIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

3GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

7CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

11Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

13EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

17Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

23Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

27Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

31Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

33BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

37Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

41DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

43Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

47Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

51SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

53SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 10

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggEntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggHorn DrillCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

EggLickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

EggPerish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Sea Lion Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Kanto#086Original Johto#176Updated Johto#178Updated Unova#265Updated Alola#115Updated Melemele#115Let’s Go Kanto#086Blueberry#143

Loves freezing-cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Thanks to its thick fat, cold seas don’t bother it at all, but it gets tired pretty easily in warm waters.
Ultra Moon
It has always been supposed that Seel live only in cold seas. Their having shown up in Alola is a mystery.
Ultra Sun
Covered with light blue fur, its hide is thick and tough. It is active in bitter cold of -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y
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
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
The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick icebergs.
LeafGreen
Covered with light blue fur, its hide is thick and tough. It is active in bitter cold of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
FireRed
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
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
The light blue fur that covers it keeps it protected against the cold. It loves iceberg- filled oceans.
Crystal
In daytime, it is often found asleep on the seabed in shallow waters. Its nostrils close while it swims.
Silver · SoulSilver
Although it can't walk well on land, it is a graceful swimmer. It especially loves being in frigid seas.
Gold · HeartGold
Loves freezing cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid climate of around 14F degrees.
Yellow
The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice.
Red · Blue