Competitive Information for Huntail [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water
Abilities:
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Huntail? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Huntail is here! This notable Pokémon is Water-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Huntail out in the 3rd generation battlefield. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Discover how Huntail excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 Atk / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Mud-Slap
- Barrier
- Toxic
Dominating single battles, Huntail is a first-rate Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Huntail recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Huntail's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Huntail's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Huntail's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 SpA / 28 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Crunch / Bite
- Barrier
Taking on single battles? Huntail is a brilliant Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense special attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Swift Swim, Huntail's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Huntail's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Huntail's defense by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Huntail? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 Atk / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Mud-Slap
- Barrier
- Toxic
When it comes to double battles, Huntail shines as a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with potent physical power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Huntail recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Huntail's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Huntail's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Huntail's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 SpA / 28 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Crunch / Bite
- Barrier
When it comes to double battles, Huntail shines as a superb Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with intense special moves. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Swift Swim, Huntail's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Huntail's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Huntail's defense by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Huntail can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Huntail.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Huntail can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Huntail
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Huntail's stats
- Barrier
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Huntail
- Baton Pass
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Huntail in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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