Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Walrein
Say it: WA-lrei-n
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Walrein is the Ice Break Pokémon — Ice and Water from Spheal → Sealeo → Walrein. In Pokémon GO it is an Ice/Water attacker with Waterfall / Frost Breath + Blizzard / Earthquake / Water Pulse. Icicle Spear from Spheal Community Day (or an Elite TM) is its best Ice charged move when available. Ice/Water hits Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground, Fire, and Rock well; Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric punish it.
Say it: WA-lrei-n
Walrein (#365) is an Ice / Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Spheal. Trainers use it as an Ice/Water raid attacker with Waterfall / Frost Breath + Blizzard / Earthquake / Water Pulse / Icicle Spear. Against Walrein, lead with Fighting, Rock, Grass, or Electric. 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
Walrein is a Ice / Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0365. 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: Priority Community Day move: Icicle Spear (Elite Charged TM if you missed Spheal Community Day). Frost Breath + Icicle Spear / Blizzard is the Ice kit; Waterfall + Earthquake for Water/Ground lean. Shadow Walrein is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Ice moves hit Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon hard.
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Walrein 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
- 182
- Defense
- 176
- Stamina
- 242
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
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Icicle Spear is a Spheal Community Day exclusive — unlock with an Elite Charged TM if you missed the event window.
Fast
- Frost Breath · Standard
Ice STAB / default
- Waterfall · Standard
Water damage
Charged
- Icicle Spear · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Ice nuke
- Blizzard · Standard
Ice heavy
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground 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
- waterfall
- frost breath
Charged
- blizzard
- earthquake
- water pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #391 of 954 · CP 1479
Frost Breath + Blizzard
- Ultra League · rank #229 of 747 · CP 2492
Frost Breath + Blizzard
- Master League · rank #293 of 1023 · CP 3081
Frost Breath + Blizzard
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…l Lock-On Focus Blast Zap Cannon GL safe switch; Lock- On generates energy at elite speed Walrein Powder Snow Icicle Spear Earthquake GL closer; Icicle Spear spams well; Earthquake punish…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
…Acid Spray / Sludge Bomb Safe Switch Mandibuzz Pivot Snarl / Foul Play / Rock Tomb Closer Walrein Closer Powder Snow / Icicle Spear / Earthquake Ultra League — Defensive Core Slot Pokémon…
- 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.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).