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Spheal(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is an Ice / Water type Pokémon introduced in the Third generation. It evolves into Sealeo starting at level 32.
Physiology and Behaviour
Spheal is a chubby, spherical, seal-like Pokémon with a short, flat tail. Its plushy fur is light blue with several white spots of various sizes on its back. This covering of fluffy fur protects Spheal from the cold. It has black, circular eyes; small tusks protruding from its upper jaw; and small, rounded ears. Its stubby flippers and its underside are both beige.
When it is happy or cheerful, such as when eating in a group, this Pokémon will clap its fins. The mealtimes of Spheal have been described as noisy as a result. Because its body is poorly shaped for swimming and can only walk slowly, it moves primarily by rolling across ice floes. It can even coat itself in ice while rolling to use its former signature move, Ice Ball. Spheal are often juggled by its evolved form Sealeo. This Pokémon lives in and around the sea. When a Spheal finds prey while drifting at sea, it will inform the Walrein leader of its herd on where to find the prey.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Pokémon spinoffs
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Spheal stars in the Bonus Field Whiscash or Pelipper takes the player to. They will swim in the pool and occasionally try to climb up the ice slide. Hitting a Spheal at this time will send it to a Sealeo's nose, earning five times the points from just bouncing the Poké Ball.
In the anime
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Spheal is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this Pokémon eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Spheal always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this Pokémon can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea. |
| Pokémon Emerald | It is completely covered with plushy fur. As a result, it never feels the cold even when it is rolling about on ice floes or diving in the sea. |
| Pokémon FireRed | Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It crosses the oceans by rolling itself on drifting ice. Fluffy fur keeps it warm when the temperature is below freezing. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It crosses the oceans by rolling itself on drifting ice. Fluffy fur keeps it warm when the temperature is below freezing. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon White | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | They can't swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they're happy, they clap fins. |
| Pokémon White 2 | They can't swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they're happy, they clap fins. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | They can't swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they're happy, they clap fins. |
| Pokémon Y | Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Spheal is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this Pokémon eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Spheal always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this Pokémon can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This Pokémon's body is covered in blubber and impressively round. It's faster for Spheal to roll around than walk. |
| Pokémon Shield | As it drifts among the waves, Spheal probes the sea. As soon as it spots prey, it informs the Walrein in its herd. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | During the season when drift ice approaches the shore, Spheal prefers living on the ice—where fewer predators lurk—rather than the land. Its fur retains heat superbly and resists harsh cold. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | Route 13 (Hidden Grotto) | |
| Pokémon White 2 | Route 13 (Hidden Grotto) | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | ||
| Pokémon Shield | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Icy Cave, Whiteout Cave, Glacial Cavern | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Cobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing, Hideaway Bay, massive mass outbreaks | |
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Attack | 55 |
| Sp. Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 25 |
| Total | 290 |
