Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)
100%- Method
- Npc Trade
- Level Range
- Lv. 28-100
- Conditions
- Give Ponyta in a Trade
PokemonLore Pokédex
#086
POKÉDEX No. #086
Seel
Sea Lion Pokémon
The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height1.1 m
Weight90.0 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack4585–207
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def70130–262
- Speed4585–207
Total325
/ 720
BST325
19 percentile (1025)-83 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Sea
Color
White
Shape
Fish
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #86 |
| Blueberry | #143 |
| Kanto | #86 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #86 |
| Original Johto | #176 |
| Updated Alola | #115 |
| Updated Johto | #178 |
| Updated Melemele | #115 |
| Updated Unova | #265 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
65
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Mystic Water
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Xd
Aspear Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Firered, Leafgreen
Evolution Chain
→
Level 34
#087
Dewgong
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Seel's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Seel totals 325 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Defense (70) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (45).
Its Water typing leaves Seel with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Seel is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.1 m
Weight
90.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Seel?
Seel is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Seel's weaknesses?
Seel takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Seel evolve?
Seel evolves into Dewgong at level 34. Full evolution line: Seel → Dewgong.
What are Seel's base stats?
Seel has a base stat total of 325: HP 65, Attack 45, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 70, Speed 45. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (70).
