Seel
Seel is a Water-type Pokémon known for its seal-like appearance. Seel evolves into Dewgong starting at level 34. It is primarily found in cold seas and is capable of swimming at high speeds. Seel is recognized for its gentle and playful nature.
| National Pokedex No: 0086 |
| Type: |
| Category: Sea Lion Pokémon |
| Height: 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight : 90.0 kg (198.4 lbs) |
| Gender: 50% ♂, 50 % ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities:
Thick Fat or Hydration/Ice Body |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Seel is a relatively small Pokémon, standing at around 3 feet (1 meter) tall. It has a sleek and streamlined body, adapted for efficient swimming in cold seas. Its physique resembles that of a real-world seal, featuring a plump torso and a short tail. Seel’s body is predominantly bluish-white, mimicking the coloration of seals. This coloring provides camouflage in icy environments.
Seel’s face is characterized by large, round, and expressive eyes that give it a cute and endearing appearance. It has a small, triangular black nose resembling a button, contributing to its seal-like charm. A single curved horn extends from the center of its forehead, adding a unique feature to its overall look. Unlike real seals, Seel has visible ears, depicted as small and rounded on the sides of its head.
Seel has short, stubby limbs with flipper-like structures, aiding in swimming and maneuvering underwater. Its flippers have a similar bluish-white coloration, blending seamlessly with the rest of its body. Seel’s tail is short and contributes to its hydrodynamic shape, facilitating agile movements in the water.
Seel emits a distinctive, high-pitched cry that is unique to its species. Seel’s blubber layer and thick fur provide insulation, allowing it to thrive in icy waters. The Water-type nature of Seel’s physiology complements its affinity for aquatic environments.
Understanding Seel’s physical characteristics provides insight into its adaptation to its natural habitat and contributes to its appeal as a charming Water-type Pokémon in the Pokémon universe.
Behaviour
The behavior of Seel is influenced by its aquatic habitat and its status as a Water-type Pokémon. Here are detailed aspects of Seel’s behavior.
Seel is primarily aquatic, spending a significant portion of its life in cold seas and coastal waters. Seel is an adept swimmer, using its streamlined body and flipper-like limbs to navigate through the water with ease. Its swimming abilities make it well-suited for both playful activities and evading potential threats in its aquatic habitat.
Seel is known to be social, often forming small groups or colonies in its aquatic environment. Within these groups, Seel engages in social activities such as play and communication. Seel exhibits a playful and friendly demeanor, engaging in water-based activities for entertainment. Its interactions with other Seel and Pokémon are often characterized by joyous movements and sounds. Seel’s behavioral patterns are adapted to cold environments, where it can endure frigid temperatures and navigate icy waters.
Seel employs its swimming skills for hunting and foraging in its underwater environment. It likely preys on aquatic Pokémon and small marine creatures for sustenance.
Seel exhibits protective instincts, especially towards its young or members of its social group. It may engage in cooperative efforts with other Seel to defend against potential threats. Seel tends to be cautious in its interactions, especially when faced with unfamiliar situations or potential dangers.
Seel communicates with other members of its species using vocalizations, body language, and possibly even its distinctive cry. Seel may display affection towards its trainers or other Pokémon, showcasing its gentle and friendly nature. In captivity, Seel can form bonds with trainers, displaying loyalty and affection. Proper care and understanding of its aquatic needs are crucial for a healthy relationship.
Seel’s behavior evolves as it transforms into Dewgong, gaining additional abilities and adapting to a more mature stage of its life cycle.
Understanding Seel’s behavior provides a glimpse into its life in aquatic environments, emphasizing its social tendencies, adaptability to cold climates, and the joy it derives from water-related activities.
Evolution
Seel evolves into Dewgong, and the evolutionary process involves the following details.
Seel is a Water-type Pokémon resembling a seal, known for its streamlined body, flipper-like limbs, and a horn on its face. Seel is commonly found in cold seas and coastal waters, adapting well to icy environments.
Seel evolves into Dewgong starting at level 34. The evolution is triggered by gaining experience points through battles, training, or using items like Rare Candies.
Dewgong maintains its Water-type classification and further develops its aquatic traits. Dewgong’s body becomes larger and more robust compared to the relatively smaller Seel. It retains the seal-like features but gains additional markings on its body. Dewgong retains the horn on its face, which remains a distinctive feature. Its facial expression may evolve to reflect a more mature or experienced demeanor.
Dewgong’s evolution enhances its ability to thrive in aquatic environments, building upon the foundation established by Seel. It likely gains improved swimming capabilities and other adaptations for life in the water.
Generally, Dewgong experiences an increase in its base stats, making it stronger, more resilient, and potentially more versatile in battles compared to its pre-evolution. Dewgong may learn new moves upon evolution, expanding its repertoire of Water-type and potentially Ice-type moves. This increased movepool provides Dewgong with a broader range of techniques to use in battles.
Dewgong’s evolution signifies its progression within the Pokémon world, and trainers often value it for its enhanced capabilities and maturity. The evolution of Seel into Dewgong is often represented as a natural and expected part of its life cycle in the Pokémon world.
Understanding Seel’s evolution into Dewgong provides trainers with insights into the species’ growth, adaptation to aquatic environments, and the acquisition of new skills and characteristics as it progresses through its evolutionary stages.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
In “The Water Flowers of Cerulean City”, Misty and her sisters at the Cerulean Gym care for several Seel. Subsequently, one of them undergoes evolution, becoming a Dewgong in “The Misty Mermaid”.
In “Misty Meets Her Match”, a Seel and its Trainer, Mahri (Rudy’s younger sister), found themselves in a whirlpool. Fortunately, Misty and her Staryu came to their rescue.
Anime Minor Appearances
Sell made numerous other appearances across various Pokémon episodes:
- Seel was at the Pokémon Theme Park in “Pikachu’s Vacation”.
- A Seel resided in the ocean near Shamouti Island in “Slowking’s Day”.
- Misty envisioned a Seel in “Bye Bye Psyduck”.
- A wild Seel featured in “Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”.
- Seel appeared in a fantasy during “The Totodile Duel”.
- It appeared in “Snorlax Snowman”.
- In “The Joy of Water Pokémon”, a Seel lived in Lake Lucid.
- A Seel was stolen from Blue Point Isle’s Pokémon Center in “Around the Whirlpool”.
- “The Legend of Thunder!” showcased a Seel at a Pokémon Center.
- In “Up Close and Personable”, a Seel inhabited a lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
- “Historical Mystery Tour!” presented a Seel performing tricks with its Trainer in Xatu’s Forest.
- Seel made appearances in “I Choose You!” and “The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One”.
Multiple Seel appeared in the espiodes:
- ”Showdown at the Po-ké Corral” (seen living at the laboratory of Professor Oak)
- ”The Rivalry Revival”(seen living at the laboratory of Professor Oak)
- ”Bulbasaur… the Ambassador!” (seen living at the laboratory of Professor Oak)
- ”Alola, Kanto!” (seen living at the laboratory of Professor Oak)
- ”The Joy of Pokémon” (multiple baby Seel)
- ”The Power of One” (disturbed by Lawrence)
- ”Nice Pryce Baby, Pryce” (owned by Pryce, the Gym Leader of Mahogany Town’s Gym)
- ”Destiny Deoxys”
- ”Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea” (used by The Marina Group for Marina Underwater Pokémon Show)
A Coordinator’s Seel participated in the Terracotta Contest in the episode ”Once More With Reeling!”, where it made an ice sculpture of a Glalie using Ice Beam.
A Trainer’s Seel appeared also in the following epsodes:
- ”Octillery The Outcast” (participated in the Whirl Cup)
- ”Historical Mystery Tour!”
- ”Battle Royal 151!” (participated in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference)
Manga Appearances
Pokémon Adventures
Seel marked Lorelei’s initial ownership, debuting in “Can You Diglett?”. Lorelei, witnessing Seel’s poisoning from nearby industrialization as a child, was aided by Agatha’s Gastly. This event spurred Lorelei’s later mission to join the Elite Four and plot against humanity.
Pryce owns two sculpting-assisting Seel, debuting in “Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa”. In “The Last Battle XIII,” a Seel participated in the Ilex Forest fight. Team Plasma liberated a Seel in “The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition,” among the Pokémon stuck in N’s Castle.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Seel owned by Trainer appeared in ”Let’s Fight For The Future!!”.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Seel was seen in Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!.
Pokémon Zensho
In the second chapter of the Pokémon Zensho manga, PZ03, Satoshi was given a Seel by Misty. Upon reaching the Seafoam Islands in the seventh chapter of this manga, PZ08, he released it.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands |
| Pokémon Yellow | Seafoam Islands |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Whirl Islands |
| Pokémon Crystal | Whirl Islands |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Cinnabar Island, Icefall Cave, Seafoam Islands |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Phenac Stadium |
| Pokémon Diamond | Routes 226 and 230 |
| Pokémon Pearl | Trade |
| Pokémon Platinum | Breed Dewgong |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Route 47, Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Giant Chasm |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Seaside Cave and Giant Chasm |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Breed Dewgong |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Route 125 |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Trade |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Seaward Cave, Poké Pelago |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! And Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Seafoam Islands |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Routes 226 and 230, Fountainspring Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Trade |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Seel's origin name
The name “Seel” in the Pokémon franchise has consistent representations in various languages, often reflecting its association with seals.
English: Seel – The English name “Seel” directly reflects its seal-like appearance and is a simple adaptation of the word “seal.”
Japanese: パウワウ (Pawou) – In Japanese, Seel is known as “Pawou,” a phonetic representation of the English name.
German: Jurob – The German name for Seel is “Jurob,” maintaining a somewhat similar pronunciation to the English name.
French: Otaria – In French, Seel is called “Otaria,” a name that still captures the essence of a seal-like creature.
Spanish: Hypotrempe – The Spanish name for Seel is “Hypotrempe,” reflecting its aquatic nature and connection to the term “hipo,” meaning “seal.”
Italian: Seel – Similar to the English name, the Italian name for Seel is “Seel.”
Korean: 쥬쥬 (Jyujyu) – In Korean, Seel is known as “Jyujyu,” a phonetic adaptation of the English name.
Chinese (Simplified): 小海狮 (Xiǎo Hǎi Shī) – In Simplified Chinese, Seel is called “Xiǎo Hǎi Shī,” which translates to “Little Sea Lion.”
Chinese (Traditional): 小海獅 (Xiǎo Hǎi Shī) – The Traditional Chinese name for Seel is the same as Simplified Chinese, meaning “Little Sea Lion.”
These variations in names across languages showcase how the Pokémon’s seal-like characteristics are consistently reflected, while some languages introduce unique phonetic adaptations or translations to suit linguistic preferences.