Type matchups
Damage Seel takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Seel has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire ½× → ¼×, Ice ½× → ¼×
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 325
Seel has a base stat total of 325, higher than 22% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (70). Its Attack (45) and Sp. Atk (45) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 65 HP, 55 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Seel can have the abilities Thick Fat, Hydration and Ice Body.
How to beat Seel
Seel takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Seel is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Seel → Dewgong) and evolves into Dewgong.
Best counters to Seel
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Seel weak to?
As a Water type, Seel takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Seel resistant to?
Seel resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Seel?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Seel with super-effective attacks.