Horsea

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Horsea is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Dragon Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	116
Type	Water
Species	Dragon Pokémon
Height	1′04″ (0.4 m)
Weight	17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
Abilities	Sniper Swift Swim Damp (hidden ability)
Local №	116 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 186 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 184 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 116 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 190 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 039 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 193 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack
Catch rate	225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	59
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	30	170	264
Attack	40	76	196
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	70	130	262
Sp. Def	25	49	163
Speed	60	112	240
Total	295	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Horsea.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							½

Evolution chart

#116
Horsea
Water

(Level 32)

#117
Seadra
Water

(trade holding Dragon Scale)

#230
Kingdra
Water · Dragon

Horsea changes

In Generation 3, Horsea does not have the Sniper ability.
In Generation 1, Horsea has a base Special stat of 70.
In Generations 1-4, Horsea has a base experience yield of 83.

Pokédex 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Moves learned by Horsea

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Horsea learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bubble	Water	40	100
5	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
9	Leer	Normal	—	100
13	Water Gun	Water	40	100
17	Twister	Dragon	40	100
21	Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
26	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
31	Brine	Water	65	100
36	Agility	Psychic	—	—
41	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
46	Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
52	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80

Egg moves

Horsea learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Horsea egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aurora Beam	Ice	65	100
Clear Smog	Poison	50	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Dragon Breath	Dragon	60	100
Dragon Rage	Dragon	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Muddy Water	Water	90	85
Octazooka	Water	65	85
Outrage	Dragon	120	100
Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Splash	Normal	—	—
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Move Tutor moves

Horsea can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying	85	85
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Outrage	Dragon	120	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Moves learnt by TM

Horsea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
7	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
55	Scald	Water	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
94	Surf	Water	90	100
98	Waterfall	Water	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Horsea can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Whirlpool	Water	35	85	Generation 4 — HM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Dive	Water	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Horsea learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bubble	Water	40	100
5	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
9	Leer	Normal	—	100
13	Water Gun	Water	40	100
17	Twister	Dragon	40	100
21	Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
26	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
31	Brine	Water	65	100
36	Agility	Psychic	—	—
41	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
46	Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
52	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80

Egg moves

Horsea learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Horsea egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aurora Beam	Ice	65	100
Clear Smog	Poison	50	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Dragon Breath	Dragon	60	100
Dragon Rage	Dragon	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Muddy Water	Water	90	85
Octazooka	Water	65	85
Outrage	Dragon	120	100
Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Splash	Normal	—	—
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Moves learnt by TM

Horsea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
7	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
55	Scald	Water	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
94	Surf	Water	90	100
98	Waterfall	Water	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Horsea can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Whirlpool	Water	35	85	Generation 4 — HM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Dive	Water	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Horsea sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—

See all Horsea sprites

Where to find Horsea

Red Blue	Route 19, 20, 21, Seafoam Islands
Yellow	Route 10, 11, 12, 13, Vermilion City
Gold Silver Crystal	Whirl Islands
Ruby Sapphire	Route 132, 133, 134
FireRed	Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Seafoam Islands, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
LeafGreen	Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
Emerald	Route 132, 133, 134, Pacifidlog Town
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Route 226
HeartGold SoulSilver	Seafoam Islands, Whirl Islands
Black White Black 2 White 2	Route 17, 18, P2 Laboratory
X Y	Cyllage City, Ambrette Town
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Sealed Chamber
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Kala'e Bay

Answers to Horsea questions

Other languages

English	Horsea
Japanese	タッツー (Tattu)
German	Seeper
French	Hypotrempe

Name origin

seahorse: marine creature
horsie: cutesy slang for ‘horse’