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Horsea.

national dex #116 · gen I
BST 295 · water
Horsea official artwork
water
#116 · gen I
Profile
HP
30
ATK
40
DEF
70
SPA
70
SPD
25
SPE
60
BST 295 · best Defense 70 · worst Sp. Def 25 · meters scale to 200

Horsea is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

Typingwater
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Sniper, Damp
Height, weight0.4 m / 8.0 kg
Catch rate225 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
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#115kangaskhan
Dex position
#116 of 1025
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Horsea base stats

BST 295 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP30170264
Atk4076196
Def70130262
SpA70130262
SpD2549163
Spe60112240
BST295bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Horsea weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Grass
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Horsea abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Swift SwimDoubles Speed during rain.
SniperStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
DamphiddenPrevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Horsea evolution line

3 stages

Horsea evolves into Seadra: level it up to 32 or higher. How to evolve Horsea, every game

Best Horsea moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90
waterSurfSPEC90
waterLiquidationPHYS85
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
dragonOutragePHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110
iceIce BeamSPEC90
dragonDragon PulseSPEC85

Horsea moves

gen 9 · 67 moves · 14 level-up · 32 TM/HM · 9 egg · 12 tutor
40 moves · Horsea appears in 15 games
SmokescreenL19Dragon BreathL20LeerL24Bubble BeamL25Focus EnergyL26WaterfallL27TwisterL29Water GunL30Water PulseL35AgilityL37Dragon PulseL42Dragon DanceL50Hydro PumpL52Rain DanceL55Aurora BeameggBlizzardTMChilling WaterTMClear SmogeggDisableeggEndureTMFacadeTMFlaileggFlash CannonTMFlip TurnTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMLiquidationTMMuddy WatereggOutrageeggProtectTMRestTMScale ShotTMSleep TalkTMSplasheggSubstituteTMSurfTMSwiftTMTera BlastTMWeather BallTMWhirlpoolTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 19
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20Level 20
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 24
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20Level 25
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 26
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15Level 27
TwisterdragonSPEC40100%20Level 29
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 30
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 35
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 37
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Level 42
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20Level 50
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 52
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 55
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Bubble BeamSTABwaterSPEC65100%20TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Aurora BeamiceSPEC65100%20Egg
Clear SmogpoisonSPEC50-15Egg
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
Dragon BreathdragonSPEC60100%20Egg
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Egg
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10Egg
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Egg
SplashnormalSTAT--40Egg
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Egg
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TwisterdragonSPEC40100%20Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Horsea Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes.

Shield

They swim with dance-like motions and cause whirlpools to form. Horsea compete to see which of them can generate the biggest whirlpool.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.

Generation VI4 entries
X

Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.

Y

It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.

Omega Ruby

Horsea eats small insects and moss off of rocks. If the ocean current turns fast, this Pokémon anchors itself by wrapping its tail around rocks or coral to prevent being washed away.

Alpha Sapphire

If Horsea senses danger, it will reflexively spray a dense black ink from its mouth and try to escape. This Pokémon swims by cleverly flapping the fin on its back.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.

HeartGold

If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its well-developed dorsal fin.

SoulSilver

Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

HORSEA eats small insects and moss off of rocks. If the ocean current turns fast, this POKéMON anchors itself by wrapping its tail around rocks or coral to prevent being washed away.

Sapphire

If HORSEA senses danger, it will reflexively spray a dense black ink from its mouth and try to escape. This POKéMON swims by cleverly flapping the fins on its back.

Emerald

By cleverly flicking the fins on its back side to side, it moves in any direction while facing forward. It spits ink to escape if it senses danger.

FireRed

It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth.

LeafGreen

Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin.

Silver

Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.

Crystal

When they're in a safe location, they can be seen playfully tangling their tails together.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.

Yellow

If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.

Horsea species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBlue
ShapeBlob
HabitatSea
Height0.4 m (1'04")
Weight8.0 kg (17.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate225 (88.2%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience59
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#116
Kanto#116
Johto#186
Hoenn#184
Johto (HGSS)#190
Kalos Coastal#039
Hoenn (ORAS)#193
Let's Go Kanto#116
Isle of Armor#198
Blueberry#052
Wild held items
Dragon Scale5%
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread40 Atk / 70 SpA
Best statDefense 70average
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty225 / 255easy, about 88.2% per ball

About Horsea

Horsea is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes. Horsea stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Horsea base stats

Horsea has a base stat total of 295, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 70 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 25 (poor). Horsea is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Horsea weaknesses and resistances

As a Water-type, Horsea is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Horsea 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Horsea abilities

Horsea's abilities include Swift Swim, Sniper, Damp. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain.. Sniper strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×. Its Hidden Ability is Damp, which prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Horsea moves and learnset

Horsea can learn 67 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 32 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Horsea can learn Outrage (Dragon), Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice).

Training Horsea

Horsea has a capture rate of 225 (88.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Horsea yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Horsea belongs to the Water1 and Dragon egg groups. Horsea is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra). Wild Horsea may be found holding Dragon Scale.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Horsea. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Horsea, or use the team builder to see how Horsea fits into your squad.

Tools for Horsea
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Water types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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