Physical
Balanced
45Speed · Slow

Is Seel Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?

Seel from The Indigo Disk's Polar Biome. Dewgong after evolution brings Water/Ice bulk with Thick Fat cutting Fire and Ice damage. Fine for the DLC, outclassed by other Water options.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGGEEEEEGTGEEKatyGym 1BrassiusGym 2IonoGym 3KofuGym 4LarryGym 5RymeGym 6TulipGym 7GrushaGym 8SeelCatchableDewgongEvolveRikaE4PoppyE4LarryE4HasselE4GeetaChamp*
Katy
Gym 1
Good

Seel has the type edge here and should clean up Katy's team.

You Win
Nymble
Lv 14
Bug
Swarm
Struggle BugDouble Kick
You Win
Tarountula
Lv 14
Bug
Insomnia
Bug BiteAssurance
You Win
Teddiursa
Lv 15
Normal
Pickup
Fury CutterFury Swipes
Brassius
Gym 2
Good

Seel has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.

Even
Petilil
Lv 16
Grass
Own Tempo
Sleep PowderMega Drain
Even
Smoliv
Lv 16
GrassNormal
Early Bird
TackleRazor Leaf
You Win
Sudowoodo
Lv 17
Rock
Sturdy
TrailblazeRock Throw
Iono
Gym 3
Good

Seel has the type edge here and should clean up Iono's team.

You Win
Wattrel
Lv 23
ElectricFlying
Wind Power
PluckQuick AttackSpark
Even
Bellibolt
Lv 23
Electric
Electromorphosis
Water GunSpark
Even
Luxio
Lv 23
Electric
Intimidate
SparkBite
Even
Mismagius
Lv 24
Ghost
Levitate
Charge BeamHexConfuse Ray
Kofu
Gym 4
Even

Seel trades roughly evenly with Kofu's team.

Even
Veluza
Lv 29
WaterPsychic
Mold Breaker
SlashPluckAqua Cutter
Risky
Wugtrio
Lv 29
Water
Gooey
Mud SlapWater PulseHeadbutt
Even
Crabominable
Lv 30
FightingIce
Iron Fist
CrabhammerRock SmashSlam
Larry
Gym 5
Even

Seel trades roughly evenly with Larry's team.

Even
Komala
Lv 35
Normal
Comatose
YawnSucker PunchSlam
Even
Dudunsparce
Lv 35
Normal
Serene Grace
Hyper DrillDrill RunGlare
Even
Staraptor
Lv 36
NormalFlying
Intimidate
FacadeAerial Ace
Ryme
Gym 6
Even

Seel trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.

Even
Banette
Lv 41
Ghost
Insomnia
Icy WindSucker PunchShadow Sneak
Even
Mimikyu
Lv 41
GhostFairy
Disguise
Light ScreenShadow SneakSlash
Even
Houndstone
Lv 41
Ghost
Sand Rush
Play RoughCrunchPhantom Force
Risky
Toxtricity
Lv 42
ElectricPoison
Punk Rock
DischargeHexHyper Voice
Tulip
Gym 7
Even

Seel trades roughly evenly with Tulip's team.

Even
Farigiraf
Lv 44
NormalPsychic
Armor Tail
CrunchZen HeadbuttReflect
Even
Gardevoir
Lv 44
PsychicFairy
Synchronize
PsychicDazzling GleamEnergy Ball
Even
Espathra
Lv 44
Psychic
Opportunist
PsychicQuick AttackShadow Ball
Even
Florges
Lv 45
Fairy
Flower Veil
PsychicMoonblastPetal Blizzard
Grusha
Gym 8
Even

Seel trades roughly evenly with Grusha's team.

Even
Frosmoth
Lv 47
IceBug
Shield Dust
BlizzardBug BuzzTailwind
Even
Beartic
Lv 47
Ice
Snow Cloak
Aqua JetIcicle CrashEarthquake
Even
Cetitan
Lv 47
Ice
Thick Fat
Ice SpinnerLiquidationIce Shard
Even
Altaria
Lv 48
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Ice BeamDragon PulseMoonblastHurricane
Rika
Elite Four
Good

Dewgong has the type edge here and should clean up Rika's team.

Even
Whiscash
Lv 57
WaterGround
Oblivious
Muddy WaterEarth PowerBlizzardFuture Sight
Easy KO
Camerupt
Lv 57
FireGround
Magma Armor
Earth PowerFire BlastFlash CannonYawn
You Win
Donphan
Lv 57
Ground
Sturdy
EarthquakeStone EdgeIron HeadPoison Jab
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 57
Ground
Sand Veil
EarthquakeRock SlideSucker PunchSandstorm
You Win
Clodsire
Lv 58
PoisonGround
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
EarthquakeLiquidationToxicProtect
Poppy
Elite Four
Tough

Poppy's team hits Dewgong's weaknesses hard.

Even
Copperajah
Lv 58
Steel
Sheer Force
High HorsepowerPlay RoughHeavy SlamStealth Rock
Risky
Magnezone
Lv 58
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
DischargeFlash CannonLight ScreenTri Attack
Even
Bronzong
Lv 58
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Iron HeadZen HeadbuttRock BlastEarthquake
Even
Corviknight
Lv 58
FlyingSteel
Pressure
Brave BirdIron HeadBody PressIron Defense
Risky
Tinkaton
Lv 59
FairySteel
Mold Breaker
Play RoughGigaton HammerBrick BreakStone Edge
Larry
Elite Four
Good

Dewgong has the type edge here and should clean up Larry's team.

You Win
Tropius
Lv 59
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Air SlashSolar BeamDragon PulseSunny Day
You Win
Oricorio
Lv 59
FireFlying
Dancer
Revelation DanceAir SlashTeeter DanceIcy Wind
You Win
Altaria
Lv 59
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
MoonblastFlamethrowerIce BeamDragon Pulse
Even
Staraptor
Lv 59
NormalFlying
Intimidate
FacadeBrave BirdClose CombatThief
Even
Flamigo
Lv 60
FlyingFighting
Scrappy
Brave BirdClose CombatThroat ChopLiquidation
Hassel
Elite Four
Even

Dewgong trades roughly evenly with Hassel's team.

You Win
Noivern
Lv 60
FlyingDragon
Infiltrator
Air SlashDragon PulseSuper FangHyper Voice
Even
Haxorus
Lv 60
Dragon
Mold Breaker
Dragon ClawCrunchIron HeadRock Tomb
Even
Dragalge
Lv 60
PoisonDragon
Poison Point
Sludge BombDragon PulseHydro PumpThunderbolt
You Win
Flapple
Lv 60
GrassDragon
Ripen
Dragon RushSeed BombAerial AceLeech Seed
Risky
Baxcalibur
Lv 61
DragonIce
Thermal Exchange
Icicle CrashBrick BreakGlaive Rush
Geeta
Champion
Even

Dewgong trades roughly evenly with Geeta's team.

Even
Espathra
Lv 61
Psychic
Opportunist
Lumina CrashDazzling GleamQuick AttackReflect
Even
Gogoat
Lv 61
Grass
Sap Sipper
Horn LeechZen HeadbuttPlay RoughBulk Up
Risky
Veluza
Lv 61
WaterPsychic
Mold Breaker
Aqua JetLiquidationPsycho CutIce Fang
Risky
Avalugg
Lv 61
Ice
Own Tempo
AvalancheCrunchEarthquakeBody Press
Risky
Kingambit
Lv 61
DarkSteel
Supreme Overlord
Iron HeadKowtow CleaveZen HeadbuttStone Edge
You Win
Glimmora
Lv 62
RockPoison
Toxic Debris
Tera BlastSludge WaveEarth PowerDazzling Gleam
Catchable
Post-game only
Type
Water
Tier
E

Catch Seel on Polar Biome (overworld, Lv 50-80).

View Seel locations

Evolve Seel to Dewgong
Level 34
Type
WaterIce
Tier
E

Your Seel should hit Level 34 before you reach Rika, at typical leveling pace.

View Dewgong locations

How to Get Seel in Scarlet & Violet

4 encounter spots for Seel at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Seel in SV

To get Seel, start by catching Seel through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Seel
    Step 1Seel
    Polar Biome
    Lv.50-80Overworld
    Polar Biome
    Lv.66Overworld
  2. Dewgong
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Dewgong
    Polar Biome
    Lv.50-80Overworld
    or evolve from Seel (Step 1)

Seel Weakness

Type-wise, Seel takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.

Seel Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

What is Seel Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Seel Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Seel

Seel Evolutions

Seel is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Dewgong. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Seel
Water
Dewgong
WaterIce
HP
65
90+25
ATK
45
70+25
DEF
55
80+25
SP.ATK
45
70+25
SP.DEF
70
95+25
SPE
45
70+25
BST
325D-Tier
475C-Tier+150
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Seel easily with 206 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Belch, Disable, Entrainment and 7 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
10moves
Breed With (best first)
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SV Seel Best Moveset

Water at 45 Sp. Atk and 45 Speed. AbilityThick Fat halves Fire and Ice damage, but the stats behind it do nothing offensively. The moveset is pre-evolution filler. Evolve to Dewgong for 70 Sp. Atk and the bulk that lets Thick Fat matter.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Thick Fat
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Seel
Brave+ATK

Seel best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • Ice Shard
  • Fake Out
  • Perish Song

Moves List

Breeding's the move. Belch and Disable give Seel options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Lv 3
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 7
Charm
D10020Fairy
Lv 11
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Lv 13
Encore
C1005Normal
Lv 17
Ice Shard+1
B4010030Ice
Lv 21
Rest
C5Psychic
Lv 23
Aqua Ring
A20Water
Lv 27
Aurora Beam
6510020Ice
Lv 31
Aqua Jet+1
B6010020Water
Lv 33
Brine
9710010Water
Lv 37
Take Down
D908520Normal
Lv 41
Dive
12010010Water
Lv 43
Aqua Tail
D1359010Water
Lv 47
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
Lv 51
Safeguard
D25Normal
Lv 53
Snowscape
D10Ice

TM Moves

TM
TM46
Avalanche-4
A6010010Ice
TM143
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM66
Body Slam
A8510015Normal
TM02
Charm
D10020Fairy
TM22
Chilling Water
D7510020Water
TM224
Curse
C10Ghost
TM204
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
TM106
Drill Run
D809510Ground
TM122
Encore
C1005Normal
TM47
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM25
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM43
Fling
D10010Dark
TM196
Flip Turn
D9010020Water
TM174
Haze
C30Ice
TM130
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
TM142
Hydro Pump
D165805Water
TM135
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM124
Ice Spinner
D8010015Ice
TM187
Icicle Spear
D2510030Ice
TM34
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TM209
Muddy Water
D1358510Water
TM07
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM50
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM85
Rest
C5Psychic
TM70
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM53
Smart Strike
D7010Steel
TM52
Snowscape
D10Ice
TM103
Substitute
C10Normal
TM123
Surf
C13510015Water
TM01
Take Down
D908520Normal
TM171
Tera Blast
D8010010Normal
TM18
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM212
Triple Axel
D209010Ice
TM191
Uproar
9010010Normal
TM11
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
TM77
Waterfall
D12010015Water
TM193
Weather Ball
D5010010Normal
TM208
Whirlpool
D528515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Belch
D1209010Poison
Egg
Disable
C10020Normal
Egg
Entrainment
D10015Normal
Egg
Fake Out+3
A4010010Normal
Egg
Horn Drill
305Normal
Egg
Lick
D3010030Ghost
Egg
Perish Song
A5Normal
Egg
Spit Up
10010Normal
Egg
Stockpile
D20Normal
Egg
Swallow
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Seel can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP65
C
Attack45
D
Defense55
D
Sp. Atk45
D
Sp. Def70
C
Speed45
D
Total325
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.1 m
Weight90.0 kg
Base XP65
Abilities
Thick Fat
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Ice BodyHidden Ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+1Spe
Special Defense training source

Seel Scarlet & Violet Guide

  • In Scarlet & Violet, For a casual playthrough, Seel works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dewgong. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Seel appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Seel have the longest track record of availability in the series.

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