116: Horsea

Essentials

Horsea

Abilities

Swift Swim: Doubles Speed during rain.
Sniper: Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Hidden Ability

Damp: Prevents Selfdestruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 116
Kanto: 116
Original Johto: 186
Hoenn: 184
Updated Johto: 190

Names

German: Seeper
Chinese: 墨海馬
French: Hypotrempe
Korean: 쏘드라
Japanese: タッツー (tattsuu)
Official roomaji: Tattu

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 1
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Special Attack

Capture rate

225

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Dragon Scale
		nothing
	5%	Dragon Scale
	5%	Dragon Scale

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Horsea	Seadra Level up, starting at level 32	Kingdra Trade, while holding a Dragon Scale

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	30	2.6	233	264
Attack	40	10.2	148	179
Defense	70	54.6	208	239
Special Attack	70	56.2	208	239
Special Defense	25	1.8	118	149
Speed	60	43.6	188	219
Total	295	13.5

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/12/16

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.

: It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Dragon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: sea
Footprint
Shape: Alvine

Height

1'3.7"
0.4 m

Weight

17.6 lb
8.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Blue

Yellow

Ruby

Sapphire

Emerald

FireRed

LeafGreen

Vermillion City

Diamond

Sea Route 226

Pearl

Sea Route 226

Platinum

Sea Route 226

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Black

White

Black 2

White 2

Pal Park

Area: Sea
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Horsea's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Bubble			30	20	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
19	8	8	4	4	4	SmokeScreen			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
24	15	15	8	8	8	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
30	22	22	11	11	11	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			14	14	14	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
			18	18	18	BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
37			23	23	23	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
	29	29	26	26	26	Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	36	36				Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			30	30	30	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
45	43	43	35	35	35	Hydro Pump			5	120	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		50	38	38	38	Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
			42	42	42	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
						Aurora Beam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Attack by one stage.
						Clear Smog			15	50	—		Removes all of the target's stat modifiers.
						Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
						Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
						DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
						Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
						Muddy Water			10	95	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Octazooka			10	65	85%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Razor Wind			10	80	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
						Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
						Splash			40	—	—		Does nothing.
						Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
						Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
						Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
						Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
						Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		03	03	03		Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
	02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03					Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
09						Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
11						BubbleBeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
12						Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
13		13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
20						Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
31						Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
	16					Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	20					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	24					DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	34					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
34						Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
39	39					Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
40						Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			55	55		Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
			58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			59	59		Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
					48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
					55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
			87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
50			90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			91	91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
		H7	H7		H5	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		H8			H6	Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	H6			H5		Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
	H7			H7		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.