Type matchups
Damage Horsea takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Horsea has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 295
Horsea has a base stat total of 295, higher than 12% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (70). With Sp. Atk (70) well above Attack (40), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 30 HP, 70 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Horsea can have the abilities Swift Swim, Sniper and Damp.
How to beat Horsea
Horsea takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Horsea is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Horsea → Seadra → Kingdra) and evolves into Seadra.
Best counters to Horsea
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Horsea weak to?
As a Water type, Horsea takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Horsea resistant to?
Horsea resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Horsea?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Horsea with super-effective attacks.