Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 52
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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POKÉDEX No. #116
Horsea
Dragon Pokémon
Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.4 m
Weight8.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP30170–264
- Attack4076–196
- Defense70130–262
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def2549–163
- Speed60112–240
Total295
/ 720
BST295
13 percentile (1025)-113 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Sea
Color
Blue
Shape
Blob
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #116 |
| Blueberry | #52 |
| Hoenn | #184 |
| Isle Of Armor | #198 |
| Kalos Coastal | #39 |
| Kanto | #116 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #116 |
| Original Johto | #186 |
| Updated Hoenn | #193 |
| Updated Johto | #190 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
59
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Dragon Scale
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Horsea's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Horsea totals 295 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (70) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Special Defense (25).
Its Water typing leaves Horsea with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 225, Horsea is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
8.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Dragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
225
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Horsea?
Horsea is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Horsea's weaknesses?
Horsea takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Horsea evolve?
Horsea evolves into Seadra at level 32. Full evolution line: Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra.
What are Horsea's base stats?
Horsea has a base stat total of 295: HP 30, Attack 40, Defense 70, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 25, Speed 60. Its highest stat is Defense (70).
