Spheal

🎯 Best Counters Against Spheal

Top Pokémon to use when battling Spheal in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

📖 Complete Spheal Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Spheal (#363) is a Ice/Water-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,101 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Spheal has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Spheal in 2026.

📊 Spheal Stats Analysis

Spheal's Attack stat is 95 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Spheal may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 90 Defense (Below Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 357. This gives Spheal reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ice-type Pokémon, Spheal's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Spheal Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Spheal depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Aurora Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Spheal has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Spheal PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Spheal can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ice/Water typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Water-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Rock, Electric types.

Master League

In Master League, Spheal faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Spheal Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Spheal's effectiveness depends on its typing and 95 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Spheal use Fighting, Rock-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Spheal in Pokémon GO

Spheal can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Spheal Evolution Guide

Spheal is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Spheal (#363) ← current
• Sealeo (#364) — 25 Candy
• Walrein (#365) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Spheal

Shadow Spheal is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Spheal's effective Attack becomes ~114. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Spheal in Pokémon GO

Shiny Spheal is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Spheal gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (631 - 687 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Spheal

📚 Related Guides

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.