The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 8
All 649 Pokemon, stats and pics included
Pokémon Name: Seel
Type: Water
Classification: Sea Lion Pokemon
Pokédex Number: 086
Ability: Thick Fat and Hydration
Dream World ability: Ice Body
Useful Attacks: Brine
Location Found:
Diamond: Surfing on Routes 226 and 230
Pearl/Platinum: Trade with Diamond/HG/SS
HG/SS: Route 47, Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands; Pokewalker - Stormy Beach
B/W: Giant Chasm (via Surf)
Do you like your Pokemon wholly based on real-world creatures? If so, Seel is your main squeeze. There's not a lot of flourish in the design, unless you count the tiny horn and doglike face. Its Thick Fat ability reduces damage from Ice and Fire attacks, though its Water type already helps in that regard.
Evolution: To Dewgong at 34
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