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Sealeo is an Ice and Water-type Pokemon from the Hoenn region, known for its cold-weather theme, useful defensive abilities and place in the Spheal evolution line. This guide covers Sealeo’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Sealeo guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Sealeo is an Ice and Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It evolves from Spheal and is known for balancing round objects on its nose while living on drift ice and hunting in cold waters.
Competitive Overview
Sealeo is usually a mid-stage Pokemon that works best while progressing toward Walrein. It has better bulk and offensive stats than Spheal, along with access to useful Ice and Water coverage.
Sealeo’s strengths include Thick Fat, Ice Body and reliable moves such as Surf and Ice Beam. Its main drawbacks are its awkward Speed and weaknesses to Grass, Electric, Rock and Fighting-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Sealeo, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Sealeo
National Dex
#0364
Type
Ice / Water
Species
Ball Roll Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
193.1 lbs / 87.6 kg
87.6 kg
Abilities
Thick Fat, Ice Body, Oblivious
Here are the key facts to know about Sealeo, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Sealeo
National Dex
#0149
Type
Dragon / Flying
Species
Dragon Pokemon
Height
7’03” / 2.2 m
220 cm
Weight
463.0 lbs / 210.0 kg
210 kg
Abilities
Inner Focus, Multiscale
Sealeo has balanced mid-stage stats with improved bulk and attacking power compared to Spheal. It is most useful as a bridge to Walrein, but it can still contribute with Ice and Water coverage during a playthrough.
Sealeo can use a strong mix of Ice, Water and Normal-type moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Sealeo’s most useful and recognizable moves.
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A reliable Water-type attack that gives Sealeo consistent special damage.
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One of Sealeo’s best Ice-type attacks for accuracy, coverage and consistency.
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A high-power Ice-type option that can work well in snow or hail teams.
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A physical Water-type option that takes advantage of Sealeo’s attacking stats in some games.
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A reliable Normal-type move that can also threaten paralysis.
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A useful disruption move that can punish opponents locked into setup or support moves.
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Helps Sealeo recover and take advantage of its bulk in longer battles.
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Useful for scouting, doubles play and stalling weather or recovery turns.
Sealeo can learn a move pool across different Pokemon games that includes Ice, Water, Normal and coverage moves. Use the section below to view Sealeo’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Sealeo is an Ice and Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Water and Ice resistances, but it also creates weaknesses to Grass, Electric, Rock and Fighting-type moves.
Type
Ice / Water
Weaknesses
Grass, Electric, Rock and Fighting
Resistances
Water and Ice
Immunity
None
Sealeo’s abilities support its cold-weather role, defensive value and utility depending on the game and format.
Halves damage from Fire and Ice-type moves. This helps Sealeo take certain attacks more comfortably despite its Ice typing.
Ice Body restores HP during hail or snow-based weather in supported games, while Oblivious is a hidden ability that can block attraction, Taunt or related disruption depending on the generation.
Sealeo is part of the Spheal evolution line. Spheal evolves into Sealeo at Level 32, and Sealeo evolves into Walrein at Level 44.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Spheal at Level 32
Stage 3
Evolves from Sealeo at Level 44
Sealeo’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Sealeo is found in cold water areas or obtained by evolving Spheal at Level 32.
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Sealeo had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Sealeo had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Sealeo had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Sealeo had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Sealeo had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Sealeo had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 226 and 230. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Route 230. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Undella Bay. |
Pokemon White |
Undella Bay. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Undella Bay. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Undella Bay. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Shoal Cave. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Shoal Cave. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Frigid Sea. |
Pokemon Shield |
Frigid Sea. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve from Spheal. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 226 and 230, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and Glacial Cavern. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Islespy Shore. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Sealeo |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Sealeo. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Sealeo is an Ice and Water-type Pokemon.
Sealeo is weak to Grass, Electric, Rock and Fighting-type moves.
Sealeo evolves from Spheal at Level 32.
Sealeo’s abilities are Thick Fat, Ice Body and the hidden ability Oblivious.
Sealeo’s best moves often include Surf, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Body Slam, Protect and other Ice or Water coverage moves depending on the game.
Sealeo can be useful in playthroughs and limited formats, especially because of its Ice and Water coverage and defensive abilities.
The most common way to get Sealeo is to evolve Spheal at Level 32 or catch Sealeo in games where it appears in cold water areas.
No, Sealeo does not currently have a major alternate form, Gigantamax form or regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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