#0116 · Gen 1 · 295 BST
Horsea
A starter-form Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
105/54/81/81/40/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
137/101/134/134/84/123
Abilities
Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Horsea
Horsea is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 295. A starter-form Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Defense (70 base)
Horsea's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 70 base Special Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Sniper
- Damp
How to use Horsea competitively
Open the damage calculator with Horsea selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Horsea appears in the species dropdown. Drop Horsea into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0116 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Sniper, Damp |
| Base Stat Total | 295 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 30 / 40 / 70 / 70 / 25 / 60 |