Name origin

remora
fish that affixes itself to other marine creatures
raid
sudden attack


Remoraid artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 223
Type Water
Species Jet Pokémon
Height 2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight 26.5 lbs (12.0 kg)
Abilities Hustle
Sniper
Moody (Dream World)
Local № 172 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
132 (Diamond, Pearl)
132 (Platinum)
174 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
235 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Teppouo

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1, Water 2
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 78
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Remoraid stats

The base stats for Remoraid are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 35
180 - 274
Attack 65
121 - 251
Defense 35
67 - 185
Sp. Atk 65
121 - 251
Sp. Def 35
67 - 185
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 300

Pokedex descriptions

Gold It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a MANTINE’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Crystal To escape from an attacker, it may shoot water out of its mouth, then use that force to swim backward.
Ruby
Sapphire
REMORAID sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this POKéMON travels downstream from rivers.
Emerald A REMORAID uses its abdominal muscles to forcefully expel swallowed water, then shoot down flying prey. When evolution approaches, it travels down rivers.
LeafGreen It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 100 yards.
Diamond It squirts water forcefully from its mouth to shoot down flying prey.
Pearl It clings to MANTINE to feed on the big Pokémon’s scraps. This is an adaptation to avoid foes.
Platinum
Black
White
It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea.
HeartGold It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
Black 2
White 2
The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Remoraid learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
6 Lock-OnNormalStatus--
10 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
14 Aurora BeamIceSpecial65100
18 BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
22 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
26 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
30 Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
34 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
38 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
42 Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
46 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
50 SoakWaterStatus-100

Remoraid learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
6 Lock-OnNormalStatus--
10 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
14 Aurora BeamIceSpecial65100
19 BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
23 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
27 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
32 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
36 Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
40 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
45 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
49 SoakWaterStatus-100

Remoraid learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
6 Lock-OnNormalStatus--
10 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
14 Aurora BeamIceSpecial65100
19 BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
23 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
27 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
32 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
36 Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
40 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
45 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090

Egg moves

Remoraid learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Remoraid egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
Aurora BeamIceSpecial65100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
HazeIceStatus--
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
FlailNormalPhysical-100
OctazookaWaterSpecial6585
Water SpoutWaterSpecial150100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial5595
Rock BlastRockPhysical2590
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100

Remoraid learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Remoraid egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
Aurora BeamIceSpecial65100
Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
HazeIceStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
FlailNormalPhysical-100
OctazookaWaterSpecial6585
Water SpoutWaterSpecial150100
Rock BlastRockPhysical2590

Move Tutor moves

Remoraid can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070

Remoraid can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070

Moves learnt by HM

Remoraid is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Remoraid is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Remoraid is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Remoraid is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Remoraid sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Remoraid normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Remoraid shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Remoraid normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Remoraid shiny sprite

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Where to find Remoraid

Gold
Silver
Route 44
Crystal Route 44
FireRed
LeafGreen
Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
Emerald Safari Zone
Pearl
Diamond
Route 213, 222, 223, 224, 230, Pastoria City, Pokemon League, Sunyshore City, Victory Road
Platinum Route 212, 213, 222, 223, 224, 230, Pastoria City, Pokemon League, Sunyshore City
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 44
White
Black
Undella Bay, Undella Town
Black 2
White 2
Undella Bay, 21

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Remoraid questions