Horsea

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Horsea outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
19. 123Horsea · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
21. 112Horsea · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
29. 80Horsea · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

• Swift Swim

  Doubles Speed during rain.

• Sniper

  Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

• DampHidden ability

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

1. #0116HorseaWater
   1. Level 32#0117SeadraWater
      1. Trade holding Dragon Scale#0230KingdraWaterDragon

Category

Dragon Pokémon

Debut

Kanto · Red & Green (JP)

Color

Blue

Shape

Blob

Habitat

Sea

Pal Park area

Sea

1. They swim with dance-like motions and cause whirlpools to form. Horsea compete to see which of them can generate the biggest whirlpool.

   Shield

2. Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes.

   Sword

3. 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.

   Alpha Sapphire

4. If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its well-developed dorsal fin.

   HeartGold

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

   Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

6. It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth.

   FireRed

7. 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.

   Emerald

8. 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.

   Sapphire

9. 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.

   Ruby · Omega Ruby

10. When they're in a safe location, they can be seen playfully tangling their tails together.

    Crystal

11. Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.

    Silver · SoulSilver

12. If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin.

    Gold

13. If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

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

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese

タッツー

Japanese (romaji)

Tattu

Korean

쏘드라

Chinese (Traditional)

墨海馬

Chinese (Simplified)

墨海马

French

Hypotrempe

German

Seeper

Spanish

Horsea

Italian

Horsea

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Official artwork

Official art

Red & Green art

Red & Blue art

Dream World art

3D models

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3D model (animated)

Generation I

Red & Green (Japan)

Red & Blue

Yellow

Yellow (Game Boy Color)

Generation II

Gold

Silver

▶Crystal

Generation III

Ruby & Sapphire

▶Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

Generation IV

▶Diamond & Pearl

▶Platinum

▶HeartGold & SoulSilver

Generation V

▶Black & White

Generation VI

X & Y

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII

▶Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Generation VIII · animated models

▶Sword & Shield

▶Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Generation IX · animated models

▶Scarlet & Violet

EV yield

1 SpA

Catch rate

225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

59

Growth rate

Medium

Egg groups

Water 1Dragon

Gender

♂ 50%♀ 50%

Hatch time

20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)