Horsea (#116)
Horsea (#116) is a Water-type Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Horsea in Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F), Seafoam Islands (B3F), and Seafoam Islands (B4F) and more; the best odds are in Seafoam Islands (B4F) (35.2%, Lv 31–33). It evolves into Seadra at level 32. Its best stat is Defense (70), and its base stat total of 270 ranks #116 of 151.

- National No.
- #116
- Type
- Water
- Category
- Dragon Pokémon
- Height
- 1′04″ (0.4 m)
- Weight
- 18.0 lb (8.2 kg)
- Catch rate
- 225 of 255
- Base EXP
- 83
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Horsea is known to pick flying insects out of the air, firing precise jets of ink up from just below the water's surface.
Where to find Horsea in Pokémon Red
- Seafoam Islands (B4F): walking, Lv 31–33, 35.2% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B1F): walking, Lv 30–32, 29.7% of encounters.
- Cinnabar Island: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 19: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 20: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 21: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B3F): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B4F): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (1F): walking, Lv 28–30, 19.5% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B2F): walking, Lv 28–30, 14.8% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B3F): walking, Lv 29–31, 14.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | #141 of 151 | |
| Attack | 40 | #137 of 151 | |
| Defense | 70 | #59 of 151 | |
| Special | 70 | #63 of 151 | |
| Speed | 60 | #86 of 151 | |
| Total | 270 | #116 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Horsea
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bubble | Water | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| 19 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 30 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 37 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Horsea in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Horsea in Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F), Seafoam Islands (B3F), and Seafoam Islands (B4F) and more; the best odds are in Seafoam Islands (B4F) (35.2%, Lv 31–33).
What type is Horsea?
Horsea is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
What level does Horsea evolve?
Horsea evolves into Seadra at level 32.
What moves does Horsea learn?
Horsea starts with Bubble and learns Smokescreen (Lv 19), Leer (Lv 24), Water Gun (Lv 30), Agility (Lv 37), and Hydro Pump (Lv 45) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Horsea's base stats?
HP 30, Attack 40, Defense 70, Special 70, Speed 60, for a total of 270.
What's the catch rate of Horsea?
Horsea's catch rate is 225 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.