#086 Seel

#086 Seel

Height1.1 m(3'07")
Weight90 kg(198.4 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Seel's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 65
271
Attack 45
126
Defense 55
146
Sp. Atk 45
126
Sp. Def 70
176
Speed 45
126
971
Type Effectiveness

Seel Abilities

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Ice BodyHidden

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

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Seel Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Headbuttnormalphysical70100Level 1The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Growlnormalstatus100Level 3The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Charmfairystatus100Level 7The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Icy Windicespecial5595Level 11The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Encorenormalstatus100Level 13The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Ice Shardicephysical40100Level 17The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.
RestpsychicstatusLevel 21The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Aqua RingwaterstatusLevel 23The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Aurora Beamicespecial65100Level 27The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Aqua Jetwaterphysical40100Level 31The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Brinewaterspecial65100Level 33This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less.
Take Downnormalphysical9085Level 37A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Divewaterphysical80100Level 41The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Aqua Tailwaterphysical9090Level 43The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Ice Beamicespecial90100Level 47The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
SafeguardnormalstatusLevel 51The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Snowscapeicestatus0Level 53The user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Avalancheicephysical60100TMThis move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe 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.
CurseghoststatusTMA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Drill Rungroundphysical8095TMThe user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Flip Turnwaterphysical60100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
HazeicestatusTMThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080TMThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Ice Spinnericephysical80100TMThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.
Icicle Spearicephysical25100TMThe user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Muddy Waterwaterspecial9085TMThe user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smart Strikesteelphysical70TMThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Triple Axelicephysical2090TMA consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Uproarnormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100TMThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
Whirlpoolwaterspecial3585TMThe user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Belchpoisonspecial12090EggThe user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Disablenormalstatus100EggFor four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
Entrainmentnormalstatus100EggThe user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target's Ability the same as the user's.
Fake Outnormalphysical40100EggThis attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
Horn Drillnormalphysical30EggThe user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Lickghostphysical30100EggThe user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Perish SongnormalstatusEggAny Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Spit Upnormalspecial100EggThe power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.
StockpilenormalstatusEggThe user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.
SwallownormalstatusEggThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored.

Seel Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

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 cli­ mate of around 14F degrees.

Gold

Although it can't walk well on land, it is a graceful swimmer. It espe­ cially 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.

In Other Languages

Seel's Japanese name is Pawou (パウワウ). Here are all the official names for Seel across different languages:

JapaneseパウワウPawou
Korean쥬쥬
Chinese (Traditional)小海獅
FrenchOtaria
GermanJurob
SpanishSeel
ItalianSeel
Chinese (Simplified)小海狮

Seel Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate190
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience65

How to Get Seel

Seel can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Seel in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
BlackWildGiant chasm, Giant chasm forest caveSurf, Rippling Water
WhiteWildGiant chasm, Giant chasm forest caveSurf, Rippling Water
Black 2WildGiant chasm, Seaside cave 1fSurf, Rippling Water, Wild
White 2WildGiant chasm, Seaside cave 1fSurf, Rippling Water, Wild
FAQ

About Seel

Seel is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 325, Seel is classified as a Sea Lion Pokémon and is part of the Seel → Dewgong evolution line.

In competitive play, Seel is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Thick Fat and Hydration and Ice Body, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Seel is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Seel can learn 87 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 1.1m tall and weighing 90kg, Seel has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.