Competitive Information for Horsea [Scarlet/Violet]
Water
Abilities:
Prevents Explosion/Mind Blown/Misty Explosion/Self-Destruct/Aftermath while active.
If this Pokemon strikes with a critical hit, the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Horsea? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Horsea, the prestigious Water-typed Pokémon! Horsea is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Discover how Horsea excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
- Flash Cannon
Horsea is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Horsea? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Weather Ball
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Twister
- Flash Cannon
Horsea is a decent Special Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Twister is a special 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Horsea is: Ground, Grass, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug or Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Dragon Pulse / Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Flash Cannon
Horsea is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Ice Beam / Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
- Flash Cannon
Horsea is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Ice Beam is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast / Round
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Round is a special TERA-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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https://hohoushome.com/b/qoaa74
Teratype Rock moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Flash Cannon / Tera Blast
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
Horsea is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Horsea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 88 Hp / 252 SpA / 168 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Surf
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Dragon Breath
- Flash Cannon
Horsea is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Horsea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Horsea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Horsea's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Horsea can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Horsea.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Horsea can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Horsea
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Ability: Sniper + Item: Scope lens
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that boost Horsea's stats
- Agility
- Dragon Dance
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Horsea
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Horsea in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Horsea's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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