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Huntail.

national dex #367 · gen III
BST 485 · water
Huntail official artwork
water
#367 · gen III
Profile
HP
55
ATK
104
DEF
105
SPA
94
SPD
75
SPE
52
BST 485 · best Defense 105 · worst Speed 52 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingwater
AbilitiesSwift Swim, Water Veil
Height, weight1.7 m / 27.0 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsWater1
Previous
#366clamperl
Dex position
#367 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#368gorebyss

Huntail base stats

BST 485 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP55220314
Atk104191337
Def105193339
SpA94173315
SpD75139273
Spe5298223
BST485bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk, 1 Def

Huntail 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

Huntail abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Swift SwimDoubles Speed during rain.
Water VeilhiddenPrevents burns.

Huntail evolution line

3 stages

Best Huntail moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterAqua TailPHYS90
waterSurfSPEC90
waterDivePHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
iceBlizzardSPEC110
iceIce BeamSPEC90

Huntail moves

gen 8 · 49 moves · 18 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 8 tutor
46 moves · Huntail appears in 11 games
WhirlpoolL1BiteL8Feint AttackL11Rain DanceL11ScreechL15Water PulseL22Sucker PunchL23Ice FangL24BrineL28Scary FaceL29DiveL37CrunchL42Baton PassL43CoilL45Aqua TailL46Hydro PumpL51AttractTMBindtutorBlizzardTMBouncetutorConfideTMDouble TeamTMFacadeTMFrustrationTMGiga ImpactTMHailTMHidden PowerTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindtutorInfestationTMProtectTMRestTMReturnTMRock TombTMRoundTMScaldTMSleep TalkTMSnatchTMSnoretutorSubstituteTMSuper FangtutorSurfTMSwaggerTMToxicTMWaterfallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 1
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15Level 1
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 1
Shell SmashnormalSTAT--15Level 1
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 8
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 11
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 15
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 22
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 23
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15Level 24
BrineSTABwaterSPEC65100%10Level 28
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 29
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10Level 37
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 42
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Level 43
CoilpoisonSTAT--20Level 45
Aqua TailSTABwaterPHYS9090%10Level 46
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 51
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
BrineSTABwaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HailiceSTAT--10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
ScaldSTABwaterSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Aqua TailSTABwaterPHYS9090%10Tutor
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Huntail Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

It’s not the strongest swimmer. It wags its tail to lure in its prey and then gulps them down as soon as they get close.

Ultra Moon

Deep seas are their habitat. According to tradition, when Huntail wash up onshore, something unfortunate will happen.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It lives deep in the sea where no light ever filters down. It lights up its small fishlike tail to attract prey.

Y

It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.

Omega Ruby

Huntail’s presence went unnoticed by people for a long time because it lives at extreme depths in the sea. This Pokémon’s eyes can see clearly even in the murky dark depths of the ocean.

Alpha Sapphire

Huntail’s tail is shaped like a fish. It uses the tail to attract prey, then swallows the prey whole with its large, gaping mouth. This Pokémon swims by wiggling its slender body like a snake.

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

It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It lives deep in the pitch-dark sea. It attracts prey by moving its tail in mimicry of a small animal.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

HUNTAIL’s presence went unnoticed by people for a long time because it lives at extreme depths in the sea. This POKéMON’s eyes can see clearly even in the murky dark depths of the ocean.

Sapphire

HUNTAIL’s tail is shaped like a fish. It uses the tail to attract prey, then swallows the prey whole with its large, gaping mouth. This POKéMON swims by wiggling its slender body like a snake.

Emerald

To withstand the crushing pressure of water deep under the sea, its spine is very thick and sturdy. Its tail, which is shaped like a small fish, has eyes that light up.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It lives deep in the sea where no light ever filters down. It lights up its small fishlike tail to attract prey.

Huntail species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorBlue
ShapeSquiggle
HabitatSea
Height1.7 m (5'07")
Weight27.0 kg (59.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateSlow Then Very Fast
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience170
EV yield1 Atk, 1 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#367
Hoenn#177
Kalos Coastal#142
Hoenn (ORAS)#186
Alola (USUM)#141
Melemele (USUM)#141
Ula'ula (USUM)#062
Wild held items
Deep Sea Tooth5%
5% in 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 roleMixed attacker104 Atk / 94 SpA
Best statDefense 105very good
Speed tier52 Speaverage speed
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Huntail

Huntail is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It’s not the strongest swimmer. It wags its tail to lure in its prey and then gulps them down as soon as they get close. Huntail stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Huntail base stats

Huntail has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 52 (below average). Huntail functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Huntail is average speed with a base Speed of 52.

Huntail weaknesses and resistances

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

Huntail abilities

Huntail's abilities include Swift Swim, Water Veil. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Water Veil, which prevents burns.

Huntail moves and learnset

Huntail can learn 49 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 23 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Dive (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Huntail can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Huntail

Huntail has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Huntail yields 1 Attack, 1 Defense EVs. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Huntail belongs to the Water1 egg group. Huntail is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Clamperl → Huntail → Gorebyss). Wild Huntail may be found holding Deep Sea Tooth.

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

Tools for Huntail
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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