Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Spheal
Say it: SPH-ea-l
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Spheal is the Clap Pokémon — Ice and Water before Sealeo and Walrein. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Walrein — not a finished raid attacker. Ice helps against Dragon, Flying, Grass, and Ground; Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock. Fire, Fighting, Grass, Electric, and Rock punish it. Catch Spheal from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve.
Say it: SPH-ea-l
Spheal (#363) is an Ice / Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Walrein. Trainers almost never power Spheal for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Walrein. Against Spheal, lead with Fire, Fighting, Grass, Electric, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Spheal is a Ice / Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0363. Use the Ice/Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Spheal. Keep high-IV copies for Walrein. Shadow Spheal is the same — evolve toward Shadow Walrein after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Ice moves hit Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon hard.
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Spheal is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 90
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Spheal’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Walrein — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Aurora Beam · Standard
Ice nuke
- Body Slam · Standard
Normal coverage
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
- rock smash
Charged
- aurora beam
- body slam
- water pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #905 of 954 · CP 1088
Rock Smash + Water Pulse
- Master League · rank #957 of 1023 · CP 1088
Rock Smash + Water Pulse
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.