Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 51
Platinum
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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POKÉDEX No. #367
Huntail
Deep Sea Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height1.7 m
Weight27.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP55220–314
- Attack104191–337
- Defense105193–339
- Sp. Atk94173–315
- Sp. Def75139–273
- Speed5298–223
Total485
/ 720
BST485
62 percentile (1025)+75 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Sea
Color
Blue
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Clamperl#366Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #367 |
| Hoenn | #177 |
| Kalos Coastal | #142 |
| Updated Alola | #141 |
| Updated Hoenn | #186 |
| Updated Melemele | #141 |
| Updated Ulaula | #62 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
170
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Slow Then Very Fast
\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 100 - x \right) }{50}, & \text{if } x \leq 50 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 150 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } 50 < x \leq 68 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 1274 + (x \bmod 3)^2 - 9 (x \bmod 3) - 20 \left\lfloor \frac{x}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{1000}, & \text{if } 68 < x \leq 98 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 160 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } x > 98 \\
\end{cases}Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
600,000
Wild Held Items
Deep Sea Tooth
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Trade, Hold Deep Sea Tooth
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Huntail
or
Trade, Hold Deep Sea Scale
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Gorebyss
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
Huntail's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
In-Depth Analysis
Huntail's 485 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Defense (105) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 52 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Water combination gives Huntail 4 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 60 puts Huntail in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Slow Then Very Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.7 m
Weight
27.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Prevents burns.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
60
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Huntail?
Huntail is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Huntail's weaknesses?
Huntail takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Huntail evolve?
Huntail is the final form of the Clamperl → Huntail evolution line.
What are Huntail's base stats?
Huntail has a base stat total of 485: HP 55, Attack 104, Defense 105, Sp. Atk 94, Sp. Def 75, Speed 52. Its highest stat is Defense (105).