Pokemon Guide
Walrein 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 Walrein’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 Walrein 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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Walrein is the final evolution of Spheal and Sealeo. It is an Ice and Water-type Pokemon known for its large tusks, thick blubber, strong bulk and role as a powerful cold-water Pokemon.
Competitive Overview
Walrein can be useful in competitive and casual formats because of its bulk, Ice and Water coverage and defensive abilities. It can pressure teams with strong special attacks while taking advantage of Thick Fat, Ice Body or Oblivious depending on the game.
Walrein’s biggest strengths are its HP, mixed attacking options and access to moves like Surf, Ice Beam and Earthquake. Its biggest issues are its lower Speed and weaknesses to Grass, Electric, Rock and Fighting-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Walrein, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Walrein
National Dex
#0365
Type
Ice / Water
Species
Ice Break Pokemon
Height
4’07” / 1.4 m
140 cm
Weight
332.0 lbs / 150.6 kg
150.6 kg
Abilities
Thick Fat, Ice Body, Oblivious
Here are the key facts to know about Walrein, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Walrein
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
Walrein has strong HP with balanced attacking and defensive stats. It is slower than many offensive Pokemon, but its bulk and Ice and Water coverage make it a dependable final-stage Pokemon.
Walrein has access to strong Ice, Water, Normal and Ground-type moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Walrein’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Water-type attack that gives Walrein consistent special damage.
One of Walrein’s best Ice-type moves because of its accuracy and strong coverage.
A high-power Ice-type attack that becomes especially threatening in snow or hail strategies.
A strong Ground-type coverage move for hitting Steel, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
A physical Water-type option that can fit mixed or physical sets.
A useful Normal-type move that can spread paralysis and punish switches.
Cuts the target’s HP and helps Walrein pressure bulky opponents when available.
Useful for scouting attacks, stalling weather turns and supporting doubles strategies.
Walrein can learn a move pool across different Pokemon games that includes Ice, Water, Normal and coverage moves. Use the section below to view Walrein’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Walrein 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
Walrein’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 Walrein 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.
Walrein 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
Walrein’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Walrein is obtained by evolving Sealeo at Level 44 after raising Spheal into Sealeo at Level 32.
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Walrein had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Walrein had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Walrein had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Walrein had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Walrein had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Walrein had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Undella Bay. |
 Pokemon White |
Undella Bay. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Undella Bay. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Undella Bay. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Frigid Sea. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Frigid Sea. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve from Sealeo. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and Glacial Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Ginkgo Landing and Islespy Shore. |
| Game | Where to Find Walrein |
|---|---|
 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 Walrein |
|---|---|
 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 Walrein. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Walrein is an Ice and Water-type Pokemon.
Walrein is weak to Grass, Electric, Rock and Fighting-type moves.
Walrein evolves from Sealeo at Level 44.
Walrein’s abilities are Thick Fat, Ice Body and the hidden ability Oblivious.
Walrein’s best moves often include Surf, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Body Slam, Protect and other Ice or Water coverage moves depending on the game.
Walrein 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 Walrein is to evolve Sealeo at Level 44 or catch Walrein directly in games where it appears.
No, Walrein does not currently have a major alternate form, Gigantamax form or regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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