Horsea
#0116
Gen 1Types
Appearance
Category | ![]() | Dragon Pokémon |
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Color | ![]() | Blue |
Height | ![]() | 0.4m / 1'4" |
Weight | ![]() | 8kg / 17.64lbs |
Shape
Footprint
Cry
Size Comparison
1.8m / 5'11"Trainer
0.4m / (1'4")Pokémon

Regional Pokédex Numbers
Abilities
PRIMARY | Swift Swim | Doubles
Speed
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SECONDARY | Sniper | Strengthens
critical hits
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HIDDEN | Damp |
Base Stats
![]() | HP | 30 | 170 - 264 | ||||||
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![]() | Attack | 40 | 76 - 196 | ||||||
![]() | Defense | 70 | 130 - 262 | ||||||
![]() | Special Attack | 70 | 130 - 262 | ||||||
![]() | Special Defense | 25 | 49 - 163 | ||||||
![]() | Speed | 60 | 112 - 240 | ||||||
Total | 295 | min - max | |||||||
Lvl. 100 range |
- Minimum values assume 0 IV, 0 EV and a hindering nature (→ -10%)- Maximum values assume 31 IV (→ +31), 252 EV (→ +63) and a helpful nature (→ +10%)
Evolutions
Movesets
Moves marked with
get a same-type attack bonus

PokéDex Descriptions
E | 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. |
R | 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. |
OR | 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. |
SW | Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes. |
S | 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. |
AS | 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. |
G | If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin. |
HG | If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its well-developed dorsal fin. |
Y LGE LGP | If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth. |
FR | It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth. |
D P PL B B2 W W2 Y | It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees. |
S SS | Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward. |
B R LG X | Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water. |
SH | They swim with dance-like motions and cause whirlpools to form. Horsea compete to see which of them can generate the biggest whirlpool. |
C | When they're in a safe location, they can be seen playfully tangling their tails together. |
Pokémon Cries
Introduced
RB
Form NameNormal Form
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Introduced
STA
Form NameNormal Form
0:00
Introduced
XY
Form NameNormal Form
0:00