Sealeo Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sealeo in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sealeo
Sealeo is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 55.700 DPS.
Sealeo can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Sealeo is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ice, Water-type moves as Sealeo resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Sealeo is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (55.700 DPS), Mega Blaziken (54.000 DPS), and Mega Lucario (53.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Sealeo: After defeating Sealeo, the catch encounter will have a CP between 943 and 1004 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1174-1249 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sealeo from raids will have exactly 1004 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Sealeo?
The best counter for Sealeo is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 55.700 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (54.000 DPS) and Mega Lucario (53.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sealeo?
Sealeo can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Sealeo weak to?
Sealeo is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sealeo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sealeo's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sealeo from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sealeo from raids will have 1004 CP at level 20, or 1249 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 943. If you see 1004 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sealeo worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sealeo is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Sealeo?
For the best moveset for Sealeo itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sealeo stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Sealeo without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sealeo can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (49.529 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (46.200 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Sealeo in raids?
Weather boost information for Sealeo is not currently available. Ice-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.