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Horsea in Pokémon X & Y

#116 in the X and Y Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Horsea in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Dragon Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

8 kg (17.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0116

Horsea in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Horsea, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Coastal Kalos #39
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
225
Base Exp.
59

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ambrette Town

Fishing with a Good Rod2535%

-

Cyllage City

Fishing with a Good Rod2535%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ambrette Town

Fishing with a Good Rod2535%

-

Cyllage City

Fishing with a Good Rod2535%

-

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartWater Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
4Smokescreen

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
8Leer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
11Bubble

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

Water4010030
14Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
18Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

Water6510020
23Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
26Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020
30Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
35Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805
38Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20
42Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM55Scald

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Water8010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM91Flash Cannon

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel8010010
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM03Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015
HM05Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Aurora Beam

The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

Ice6510020
Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020
Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water908510
Octazooka

The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Water658510
Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010
Razor Wind

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal8010010
Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015
Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water8010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water8010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Sniper

Ability Slot 2

Powers up moves if they become critical hits.

Critical hits deal approximately 2.25× normal damage instead of 1.5×.

Damp(Hidden Ability)

Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

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