Horsea #0116
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Swift Swim - Ability 1 Sniper - Ability 2 Damp - Hidden |
| Classification | The Dragon Pokémon |
| National ID | #0116 |
| Regional ID | #0052 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 30 | 90—137 | |
| Attack | 40 | 40—101 | |
| Defense | 70 | 67—134 | |
| Sp. Attack | 70 | 67—134 | |
| Sp. Defense | 25 | 27—84 | |
| Speed | 60 | 58—123 | |
| Total | 295 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 Dragon |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.0 m (0'0") |
| Weight | 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"If attacked—even by a large enemy—Horsea effortlessly swims to safety by utilizing its well-developed dorsal fin." "It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth." | |
"Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes." "They swim with dance-like motions and cause whirlpools to form. Horsea compete to see which of them can generate the biggest whirlpool." | |
"It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits black ink and flees." | |
"If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth." | |
"Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water." "It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees." | |
"If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its well-developed dorsal fin." "Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth." "Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water." | |
"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." | |
"If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin." "Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward." | |
"When they're in a safe location, they can be seen playfully tangling their tails together." | |
"If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 5 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 10 | 40 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. | |
| 15 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 20 | 60 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. | |
| 25 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 30 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 35 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 40 | 85 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. | |
| 45 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| 50 | — | — | Dragon | Stat. | |
| 55 | — | — | Water | Stat. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| 50 | — | Poison | Spec. | |
| — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM004 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM077 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM093 | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. | |
| TM100 | — | — | Dragon | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM115 | 85 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM156 | 120 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM193 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM196 | 60 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM200 | 25 | 90 | Dragon | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM209 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite


