Horsea
Horsea is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Dragon Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 116 |
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Type | Water |
Species | Dragon Pokémon |
Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Sniper 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) 116 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 198 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 59 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 30 | 170 | 264 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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.
- In Generations 2-7, Horsea has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue | Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
Moves learned by Horsea
Moves learnt by level up
Horsea learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Smokescreen | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
10 | Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
30 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
45 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
50 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Horsea learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Horsea egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Octazooka | Water | ![]() | 65 | 85 |
Splash | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Horsea can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Flip Turn | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Horsea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Horsea is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Horsea learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Smokescreen | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
42 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt by TM
Horsea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
25 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
29 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
39 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
47 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
51 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
54 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
55 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Horsea sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Horsea
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Horsea |
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Japanese | タッツー (Tattu) |
German | Seeper |
French | Hypotrempe |
Name origin
- seahorse
- marine creature
- horsie
- cutesy slang for ‘horse’