Huntail
Huntail is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0367 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Deep Sea Pokémon |
| Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
| Weight | 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim Water Veil (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0177 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0142 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0186 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0141 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 170 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 104 | 191 | 337 | |
| Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Sp. Atk | 94 | 173 | 315 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 52 | 98 | 223 | |
| Total | 485 | 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
Huntail changes
- In Generations 3-4, Huntail has a base experience yield of 178.
- In Generations 3-7, Huntail has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It lives deep in the sea where no light ever filters down. It lights up its small fishlike tail to attract prey. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey. |
Moves learned by Huntail
Moves learnt by level up
Huntail does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Huntail does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Huntail cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Huntail learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 5 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 9 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 11 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 14 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 19 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 23 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 26 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 39 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 45 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Huntail learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Huntail gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 |
Moves learnt by TM
Huntail is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
Huntail sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Huntail
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Clamperl |
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Clamperl |
| Diamond Pearl |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Platinum | Trade/migrate from another game |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Black | Route 4 |
| White | Evolve Clamperl |
| Black 2 | Route 4 |
| White 2 | Evolve Clamperl |
| X | Route 12 |
| Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 15, Melemele Sea, Hau'oli City |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Huntail questions
Other languages
| English | Huntail |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ハンテール (Huntail) |
| German | Aalabyss |
| French | Serpang |
| Italian | Huntail |
| Spanish | Huntail |
| Korean | 헌테일 (heonteil) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 猎斑鱼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 獵斑魚 |
| English |
Deep Sea Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | しんかいポケモン |
| German | Tiefsee-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Abysse |
| Italian | Pokémon Abissi |
| Spanish | Pokémon Abisal |
| Korean | 깊은바다포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 深海宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 深海寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hunt
- chase or forage for food
- tail
- hindmost part of an animal


