Is Spheal Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Spheal shows up on Route 10 in cold weather. Ice/Water evolving through Sealeo into Walrein at level 44. AbilityThick Fat halves Fire and Ice damage. The long evolution chain limits how early Walrein contributes, but it's a solid tank once fully evolved.
Spheal has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Spheal trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Spheal has the type edge here and should clean up Kabu's team.
Spheal trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Spheal trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Spheal has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Spheal trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Spheal has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Spheal trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Walrein trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Spheal on Frigid Sea (walking, Lv 60-65). Snowstorm.
Your Spheal should hit Level 44 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Spheal in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Spheal across 32 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Spheal in SwSh
The path to Spheal starts with Spheal at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Spheal ✓Frigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%Intense SunFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 45%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 37%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 33%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 33%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 32%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 30%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 30%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 30%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 27%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 25%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 25%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%Thunderstorm
Step 3Evolve into Walrein
Spheal Weakness
Spheal's Ice/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Spheal Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Spheal
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x183-216%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x105-123%KO Magical Leaf 2x37-45% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x162-191%KO Solar Beam 2x143-168%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x187-220%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x106-126%KO Magical Leaf 2x39-46% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x166-196%KO Solar Beam 2x146-173%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 2x37-44% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x178-210%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x159-188%KO Solar Beam 2x141-166%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x119-140%KO Rock Slide 2x79-93% Magical Leaf 2x38-45% | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x205-242%KO Thunder Punch 2x70-82% Rock Slide 2x70-82% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x162-191%KO Solar Beam 2x143-169%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Pangoro builds →Brick Break 2x119-140%KO Rock Slide 2x79-93% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Throh builds →Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Rock Slide 2x66-78% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x121-144%KO Rock Slide 2x81-96% Magical Leaf 2x39-46% | ||
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x207-244%KO Thunder Punch 2x70-83% Rock Slide 2x70-83% | ||
 Bellossom Grass | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x166-195%KO Solar Beam 2x146-173%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Throh builds →Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Solar Blade 2x136-160%KO Thunder Punch 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x82-96% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Rock Slide 2x82-96% Bullet Seed 2x28-33% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Thunder Punch 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x82-96% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x210-247%KO Stone Edge 2x94-111%KO Thunder Punch 2x71-83% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x78-92% Electroweb 2x26-30% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x155-182%KO Rock Slide 2x65-76% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Solar Blade 2x136-160%KO Thunder Punch 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x82-96% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Rock Slide 2x82-96% Bullet Seed 2x28-33% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Pangoro builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Thunder Punch 2x81-95% Rock Slide 2x81-95% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Thunder Punch 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x82-96% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x155-182%KO Rock Slide 2x65-76% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Solar Blade 2x136-160%KO Thunder Punch 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x82-96% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Rock Slide 2x82-96% Bullet Seed 2x28-33% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Pangoro builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Thunder Punch 2x81-95% Rock Slide 2x81-95% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x194-229%KO Thunder Punch 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x82-96% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom's U-turn hits Spheal for 41-48%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (184-217%). Regieleki deals 78-92% with Thunderbolt.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off38-45% U Turn41-48% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Tyranitar builds →Crunch74-87% Stone Edge 2x184-217%KO Earthquake61-72% | ||
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Rapid Spin11-13% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spheal View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x197-232%KO Sucker Punch58-68% U Turn38-45% | ||
Spheal Evolutions
Spheal is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Sealeo first, then eventually reaches Walrein. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 240 total stats over Spheal. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spheal easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Belly Drum, Curse and 6 more to offspring.
SwSh Spheal Best Moveset
Ice/Water pre-evo with AbilityThick Fat halving Fire and Ice damage. 70 HP provides some bulk but 40/50/50 defenses and 25 Speed make the moveset entirely non-functional. Two evolutions from Walrein, where the same typing and ability get real numbers behind them.
Best Build
Spheal best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Sheer Cold
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Aqua Ring and Belly Drum on Spheal. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Blizzard and Surf, they expand what Spheal can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
This Pokémon’s body is covered in blubber and impressively round. It’s faster for Spheal to roll around than walk.
As it drifts among the waves, Spheal probes the sea. As soon as it spots prey, it informs the Walrein in its herd.
Spheal Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Spheal does the job early-game if you need a Ice/Water type on your team. Evolve it into Sealeo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Spheal first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves