Horsea
#116 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon
Horsea
#116 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal
Horsea
Dragon Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 225 |
| Base Exp. | 59 |
Lore

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

Shining Pearl
It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Horsea #116 | Level 32 | ![]() Seadra #117 |
![]() Seadra #117 | Trade holding Dragon Scale | ![]() Kingdra #230 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Fishing with a Good Rod | 15-20 | 40% | - |
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Fishing with a Good Rod | 10-25 | 4% | - |
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Fishing with a Good Rod | 10-25 | 1% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Fishing with a Good Rod | 15-20 | 40% | - |
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Fishing with a Good Rod | 10-25 | 4% | - |
Sea Route 226 Road 226 | Fishing with a Good Rod | 10-25 | 1% | - |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | |
| Start | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 5 | Smokescreen | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| 10 | Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | |
| 15 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 20 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| 25 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 30 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 35 | Laser Focus | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 40 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | |
| 50 | Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 55 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM49 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| Clear Smog | ![]() | Special | 50 | - | 15 | |
| Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | |
| Octazooka | ![]() | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| Splash | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 |
Traits
Swift Swim
Ability Slot 1
Doubles Speed during rain.
Sniper
Ability Slot 2
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Damp(Hidden Ability)
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.







































Status
Special

Physical
