Type matchups
Damage Sealeo takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Water type, Sealeo has 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Ice/Water typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 1× → ½×, Ice ¼× → ⅛×
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 410
Sealeo has a base stat total of 410, higher than 36% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (90). With Sp. Atk (75) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Sealeo can have the abilities Thick Fat, Ice Body and Oblivious.
How to beat Sealeo
Sealeo takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Keldeo hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Ice and Water moves. Rapid Strike Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Ice and Water moves. Quaquaval hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Ice and Water moves.
Evolution
Sealeo is the middle stage of its line (Spheal → Sealeo → Walrein): it evolves from Spheal and into Walrein.
Best counters to Sealeo
Frequently asked questions
What is Sealeo weak to?
As an Ice/Water type, Sealeo takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves.
What is Sealeo resistant to?
Sealeo resists Water and Ice (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Sealeo?
Strong type-based picks include Keldeo, Rapid Strike Urshifu and Quaquaval, which hit Sealeo with super-effective attacks.