#0086 · Gen 1 · 325 BST
Seel
An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Thick Fat.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/58/67/58/81/58
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/106/117/106/134/106
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Seel
Seel is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 325. An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Thick Fat.
Best stat: Special Defense (70 base)
Seel's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Attack and 45 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Thick Fat
- Hydration
- Ice Body
How to use Seel competitively
Open the damage calculator with Seel selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Seel appears in the species dropdown. Drop Seel into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0086 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Thick Fat, Hydration, Ice Body |
| Base Stat Total | 325 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 45 / 55 / 45 / 70 / 45 |