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	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
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 (4,884–5,140 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.
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

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
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7
8

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Horsea learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Horsea sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
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
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Route 11, 12, 13
Sword Shield	Insular Sea

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’