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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
558 - 603 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
697 - 754 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
1,198 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
558 - 603 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
418 - 452 CP
Horsea Pokemon GO

Horsea

#116 · Kanto
Water
☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 129
Defense 103
Stamina 102
Total: 334

Pokémon Info

Max CP1,208
GenerationKanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance3km
Released✅ Yes
Shiny✨ Yes
Shadow😈 Yes

About Horsea

Horsea is a Water-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,208 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Horsea has base stats of 129 Attack, 103 Defense, and 102 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 334.

Horsea can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Horsea is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Rainy weather, Horsea receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Horsea is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Horsea
Horsea
#116
→
🍬 25
Seadra
Seadra
#117
→
🍬 100
Dragon Scale
Kingdra
Kingdra
#230

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Water Gun STABWater5+510.010.03.03.0
Bubble STABWater10+1210.012.02.73.7

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Bubble Beam STABWater45-3322.525-40
Dragon PulseDragon90-5025.790-55
Flash CannonSteel100-10040.0110-70

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Horsea takes increased damage from these types:

Electric 1.6×
Grass 1.6×

Resistances

Horsea takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.625×
Water 0.625×
Ice 0.625×
Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Horsea

Top Pokémon to use when battling Horsea in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Xurkitree Electric3301441954,504
2 Kartana Grass Steel3231821394,206
3 Zekrom Dragon Electric2752112054,620
4 Vikavolt Bug Electric2541581843,566
5 Zapdos Electric Flying2531852074,035
6 Tapu Koko Electric Fairy2501811723,625
7 Regieleki Electric2501251903,207
8 Electivire Electric2491631813,523
9 Tapu Bulu Grass Fairy2492151723,912
10 Roserade Grass Poison2431851553,399

🏆 Horsea PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
1151515501,198

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
1151515501,198

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Horsea IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)9054526037541,0561,198
98% (15/15/14)9014506017511,0521,193
96% (15/14/15)9024516017511,0521,193
93% (14/14/14)8914455947431,0401,179
91% (15/13/13)8904455937411,0381,177
87% (13/13/13)8784395857311,0241,161
82% (12/12/12)8644325767201,0081,143
80% (10/15/15)8744375827281,0201,156
67% (10/10/10)8374185586979761,107
0% (0/0/0)707353471589825936

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Horsea with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)1,198 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)1,056 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)558 - 603 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)697 - 754 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)558 - 603 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)418 - 452 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Horsea with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
114261,056
21,056271,056
31,056281,056
41,056291,056
514230905
61,056311,056
71,056321,056
81,056331,056
91,056341,056
1030235981
111,056361,056
121,056371,056
131,056381,056
141,056391,056
15452401,056
161,056411,056
171,056421,056
181,056431,056
191,056441,056
20603451,130
211,056461,056
221,056471,056
231,056481,056
241,056491,056
25754501,198

📖 Complete Horsea Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Horsea (#116) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,208 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Horsea has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Horsea in 2026.

📊 Horsea Stats Analysis

Horsea's Attack stat is 129 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Horsea may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 103 Defense (Average) and 102 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 334. Trainers should be mindful of Horsea's limited bulk. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Horsea's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Horsea Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Horsea depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Bubble Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Horsea has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Horsea PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Horsea can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.

Master League

In Master League, Horsea faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Horsea Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Horsea's effectiveness depends on its typing and 129 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Horsea use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Horsea in Pokémon GO

Horsea can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Horsea Evolution Guide

Horsea is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Horsea

Shadow Horsea is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Horsea's effective Attack becomes ~155. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Horsea in Pokémon GO

Shiny Horsea is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Horsea gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (697 - 754 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
  • Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
  • Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Horsea

Q: What is Horsea's max CP?
A: 1,198 CP at Level 50, or 1,056 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Horsea good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Horsea be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Horsea is available.

Q: What is Horsea weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Bubble Beam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Water Water-Type 🗺️ Kanto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated October 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.

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