Spheal is a chubby, spherical, {{wp|seal}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a short, flat tail. Its plushy fur is light blue with several white spots of various sizes on its back. This covering of fluffy fur, combined with the layer of blubber underneath, retains heat and protects Spheal from the cold. It has black, circular eyes; small tusks protruding from its upper jaw; and small, rounded ears. Its stubby flippers and its underside are both beige.
Spheal is a chubby, spherical, {{wp|seal}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a short, flat tail. Its plushy fur is light blue with several white spots of various sizes on its back. This covering of fluffy fur, combined with the layer of blubber underneath, retains heat and protects Spheal from the cold. It has black, circular eyes; small tusks protruding from its upper jaw; and small, rounded ears. Its stubby flippers and its underside are both beige.
When it is happy or cheerful, such as when eating in a group, this Pokémon will clap its fins. The mealtimes of Spheal have been described as noisy as a result. Because its body is poorly shaped for swimming and can only walk slowly, it moves primarily by rolling across ice floes. This Pokémon lives in and around the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|sea}}. Spheal also lives on any drift ice that comes near the shore in order to avoid predators. Spheal are often juggled by its evolved form {{p|Sealeo}}, which does so to check the former's health. When a Spheal finds prey while drifting at sea, it will inform the {{p|Walrein}} leader of its herd on where to find the prey. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Spheal has been seen clapping its fins merrily while asleep on its back. It has leads to those being curious on what happy things Spheal is dreaming about once it awakens.
When it is happy or cheerful, such as when eating in a group, this Pokémon will clap its fins. The mealtimes of Spheal have been described as noisy as a result. Because its body is poorly shaped for swimming and can only walk slowly, it moves primarily by rolling across ice floes. This Pokémon lives in and around the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|sea}}. Spheal also lives on any drift ice that comes near the shore in order to avoid predators. Spheal are often juggled by its evolved form {{p|Sealeo}}, which does so to check the former's health. When a Spheal finds prey while drifting at sea, it will inform the {{p|Walrein}} leader of its herd on where to find the prey. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Spheal has been seen clapping its fins merrily while asleep on its back. It has led to those being curious about what happy things Spheal is dreaming about once it awakens.
Prior to [[Generation VI]], {{m|Ice Ball}} was its [[signature move]], but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.
Prior to [[Generation VI]], {{m|Ice Ball}} was its [[signature move]], but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.
Spheal is a chubby, spherical, seal-like Pokémon with a short, flat tail. Its plushy fur is light blue with several white spots of various sizes on its back. This covering of fluffy fur, combined with the layer of blubber underneath, retains heat and protects Spheal from the cold. It has black, circular eyes; small tusks protruding from its upper jaw; and small, rounded ears. Its stubby flippers and its underside are both beige.
When it is happy or cheerful, such as when eating in a group, this Pokémon will clap its fins. The mealtimes of Spheal have been described as noisy as a result. Because its body is poorly shaped for swimming and can only walk slowly, it moves primarily by rolling across ice floes. This Pokémon lives in and around the sea. Spheal also lives on any drift ice that comes near the shore in order to avoid predators. Spheal are often juggled by its evolved form Sealeo, which does so to check the former's health. When a Spheal finds prey while drifting at sea, it will inform the Walrein leader of its herd on where to find the prey. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Spheal has been seen clapping its fins merrily while asleep on its back. It has led to those being curious about what happy things Spheal is dreaming about once it awakens.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Spheal stars in the Bonus Field Whiscash or Pelipper takes the player to. They will swim in the pool and occasionally try to climb up the ice slide. Hitting a Spheal at this time will send it to a Sealeo's nose, earning five times the points from just bouncing the Poké Ball.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Spheal is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this Pokémon eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.
Spheal always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this Pokémon can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea.
Spheal is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this Pokémon eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.
Spheal always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this Pokémon can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea.
During the season when drift ice approaches the shore, Spheal prefers living on the ice—where fewer predators lurk—rather than the land. Its fur retains heat superbly and resists harsh cold.
It's been found merrily clapping its fins while asleep on its back. It makes you want to ask Spheal what sort of happy things it was dreaming of after it wakes.
Spheal debuted in The Spheal of Approval, under the ownership of Marius. It was used to deal with Ash and Max when he assumed that they were thieves, and it battled Pikachu.
In Destiny Deoxys, Tory Lund encountered and petted one of multiple Spheal. The pod was then startled by the crash-landing of an asteroid containing two Deoxys.
Spheal may be based on an eared seal and a ball. Sealeo's skill of balancing and rolling Spheal on its nose is reminiscent of the common trick performed by real seals with balls.
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