Horsea is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Horsea
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0116
Type
Water
Species
Dragon Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
8.0 kg (17.6 lbs)
Abilities
1. Swift Swim2. SniperDamp (hidden ability)
Local №
0116 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0186 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0184 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0116 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0190 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0039 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)0193 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0116 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0198 (The Isle of Armor)0052 (The Indigo Disk)
Training
EV yield
1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate
225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
59
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Dragon, Water 1
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
30
170
264
Attack
40
76
196
Defense
70
130
262
Sp. Atk
70
130
262
Sp. Def
25
49
163
Speed
60
112
240
Total
295
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
In Generation 3, Horsea does not have the Sniper ability.
In Generation 1, Horsea has a base Special stat of 70.
In Generations 1-4, Horsea has a base experience yield of 83.
In Generations 2-7, Horsea has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Yellow
If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.
Gold
If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin.
Silver
Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.
Crystal
When they’re in a safe location, they can be seen playfully tangling their tails together.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed
It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth.
LeafGreen
Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Emerald
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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
HeartGold
If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its well-developed dorsal fin.
SoulSilver
Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
X
Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Y
It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.
Sword
Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes.
Shield
They swim with dance-like motions and cause whirlpools to form. Horsea compete to see which of them can generate the biggest whirlpool.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits black ink and flees.
Moves learned by Horsea
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Horsea does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Horsea cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Horsea learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Water Gun
Water
40
100
5
Smokescreen
Normal
—
100
10
Twister
Dragon
40
100
15
Focus Energy
Normal
—
—
20
Dragon Breath
Dragon
60
100
25
Bubble Beam
Water
65
100
30
Agility
Psychic
—
—
35
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
40
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
85
100
45
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
50
Dragon Dance
Dragon
—
—
55
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
Egg moves
Horsea learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Horsea gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora Beam
Ice
65
100
Clear Smog
Poison
50
—
Disable
Normal
—
100
Flail
Normal
—
100
Splash
Normal
—
—
Moves learnt by TM
Horsea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04
Agility
Psychic
—
—
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
11
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
22
Chilling Water
Water
50
100
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
34
Icy Wind
Ice
55
95
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
77
Waterfall
Water
80
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
93
Flash Cannon
Steel
80
100
100
Dragon Dance
Dragon
—
—
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
110
Liquidation
Water
85
100
115
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
85
100
123
Surf
Water
90
100
135
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
142
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
143
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
156
Outrage
Dragon
120
100
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
193
Weather Ball
Normal
50
100
196
Flip Turn
Water
60
100
200
Scale Shot
Dragon
25
90
208
Whirlpool
Water
35
85
209
Muddy Water
Water
90
85
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Horsea sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
Shiny
—
—
—
—
See all Horsea sprites
Where to find Horsea
RedBlue
Route 19, 20, 21, Seafoam Islands
Yellow
Route 10, 11, 12, 13, Vermilion City
GoldSilverCrystal
Whirl Islands
RubySapphire
Route 132, 133, 134
FireRed
Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Bond Bridge, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Seafoam Islands, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
LeafGreen
Route 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
