Spheal
#363 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Clap Pokémon
Spheal
#363 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Clap Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
40
76
196
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
25
49
163
Total
290
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 58 |
Lore

Diamond
It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.

Pearl
It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Spheal #363 | Level 32 | ![]() Sealeo #364 |
![]() Sealeo #364 | Level 44 | ![]() Walrein #365 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Sea Route 230 Road 230 | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| Start | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Start | Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Start | Powder Snow | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the target. |
| 7 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for two to six turns. |
| 13 | Ice Ball | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| 19 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. |
| 25 | Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| 31 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| 37 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| 37 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| 43 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| 49 | Sheer Cold | ![]() | Special | - | 30 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. |
| Fissure | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits. |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Spit Up | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. |
| Stockpile | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times. |
| Swallow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. |
| Water Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn. |
Traits
Thick Fat
Ability Slot 1
Raises resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Ice Body
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon regains HP in a hailstorm.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.











































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