Horsea

Horsea
Dragon Pokémon
Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes.
Horsea is No. 0116 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water-type Dragon Pokémon. Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Horsea first belongs to Generation I. Horsea does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Swift Swim, Sniper and Damp, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Horsea at a glance
- Type
- WATER
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 70
- Abilities
- Swift Swim, Sniper, Damp (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Seadra — Level 32
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Weight
- 8.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 225
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Horsea is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin.
Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Smokescreen | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 15 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 22 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 29 | Twister | DRAGON | 40 | 100 |
| 36 | Agility | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 43 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 110 | 80 |
