Spheal (#0363) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk4040–10176–196

Def5049–11294–218

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe2527–8449–163

Total290Higher than 12% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 25). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+84Max77No SP45Min40Scarf126Tailwind168

At max Speed, Spheal outspeeds 4 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×Fighting2×Grass2×Rock2×

Resists

Ice¼×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes 0.125×

Abilities

Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Ice Body
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
ObliviousHidden ability
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0363SphealIceWater
1. Level 32#0364SealeoIceWater
  1. Level 44#0365WalreinIceWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 7

1RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

6Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

18RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

25LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

34Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

43BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Clap Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Hoenn#173Updated Unova#243New Hoenn#182Crown Tundra#159Hisui#143

During the season when drift ice approaches the shore, Spheal prefers living on the ice—where fewer predators lurk—rather than the land. Its fur retains heat superbly and resists harsh cold.
Legends: Arceus
As it drifts among the waves, Spheal probes the sea. As soon as it spots prey, it informs the Walrein in its herd.
Shield
This Pokémon’s body is covered in blubber and impressively round. It’s faster for Spheal to roll around than walk.
Sword
They can’t swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they’re happy, they clap fins.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
It crosses the oceans by rolling itself on drifting ice. Fluffy fur keeps it warm when the temperature is below freezing.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
It is completely covered with plushy fur. As a result, it never feels the cold even when it is rolling about on ice floes or diving in the sea.
Emerald
SPHEAL always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this Pokémon can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SPHEAL is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this Pokémon eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: タマザラシ
Japanese (romaji): Tamazarashi
Korean: 대굴레오
Chinese (Traditional): 海豹球
Chinese (Simplified): 海豹球
French: Obalie
German: Seemops
Spanish: Spheal
Italian: Spheal

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 7Island Scan · Lv 19

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 7Island Scan · Lv 19

Moon 1 area

Route 7Island Scan · Lv 19

Sun 1 area

Route 7Island Scan · Lv 19

Alpha Sapphire 2 areas

Shoal CaveEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17
Shoal Cave (B1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17

Omega Ruby 2 areas

Shoal CaveEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17
Shoal Cave (B1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 2 areas

Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–40

Black 2 2 areas

Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–40

XD 1 area

Cipher Lab (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 17

White 1 area

Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–55

Black 1 area

Undella BaySurfing · Lv 25–55

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45

Pearl 2 areas

Road 226Surfing · Lv 35–45
Road 230Surfing · Lv 35–45

Emerald 2 areas

Shoal CaveSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
Shoal Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–32

Sapphire 2 areas

Shoal CaveSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
Shoal Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–32

Ruby 2 areas

Shoal CaveSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–35
Shoal Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–32