Seel Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Seel in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Seel
Seel is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 60.700 DPS.
Seel 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: Seel is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Seel 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 Seel is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (60.700 DPS), Regieleki (54.941 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (50.700 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Seel: After defeating Seel, the catch encounter will have a CP between 523 and 569 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 650-708 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Seel from raids will have exactly 569 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 Seel?
The best counter for Seel is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 60.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (54.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (50.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Seel?
Seel 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 Seel weak to?
Seel is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Seel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Seel's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Seel from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Seel from raids will have 569 CP at level 20, or 708 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 523. If you see 569 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Seel worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Seel 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 Seel?
For the best moveset for Seel itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Seel 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 Seel without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Seel can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (54.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (50.700 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 Seel in raids?
Weather boost information for Seel is not currently available. Water-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.