Where can I find Horsea in SoulGold?

Horsea can be found in 16 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Horsea is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Horsea learn in SoulGold?

Horsea can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Horseain Pokémon SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

Dragon Pokémon

By cleverly flicking the fins on its back side to side, it moves in any direction while facing forward. It spits ink to escape if it senses danger.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#116

Abilities

Swift Swim(Primary)

Raises Speed in rain.

Sniper(Secondary)

Boosts critical hits.

Damp(Hidden)

Prevents self-destruction.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

225

Poké Ball17.7%

Great Ball24.4%

Ultra Ball29.7%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Dragonscale(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Horsea

Base form

→

Seadra

Level up Horsea to Lv. 32

→

Kingdra

• Level up Seadra holding Dragon Scale

• Use Dragon Scale on Seadra

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How to Obtain

Look for Horsea very common in Cianwood City while surfing, fishing with Old Rod or fishing with Good Rod, common in Violet City while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Whirl Islands 1F while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 41.

Wild Encounters (15)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
5	SmokescreenLevel: 5Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
5	SmokescreenLevel: 5Smokescreen	Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
10	TwisterLevel: 10Twister	dragon	40	100	20
10	TwisterLevel: 10Twister	Whips up a vicious twister to tear at foes. May flinch.
15	Focus EnergyLevel: 15Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
15	Focus EnergyLevel: 15Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
20	Dragon BreathLevel: 20Dragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
20	Dragon BreathLevel: 20Dragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
25	Bubble BeamLevel: 25Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
25	Bubble BeamLevel: 25Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	psychic	0	0	30
30	AgilityLevel: 30Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
35	Water PulseLevel: 35Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
35	Water PulseLevel: 35Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
40	Dragon PulseLevel: 40Dragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
40	Dragon PulseLevel: 40Dragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
45	Hydro PumpLevel: 45Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
45	Hydro PumpLevel: 45Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
50	Dragon DanceLevel: 50Dragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
50	Dragon DanceLevel: 50Dragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
55	Rain DanceLevel: 55Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
55	Rain DanceLevel: 55Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack.
OctazookaOctazooka	water	65	85	10
OctazookaOctazooka	Fires a lump of ink to damage and cut accuracy.
DisableDisable	normal	0	55	20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
SplashSplash	normal	0	0	40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Dragon RageDragon Rage	dragon	1	100	10
Dragon RageDragon Rage	Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage.
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	75	100	15
Signal BeamSignal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	80	0	10
Razor WindRazor Wind	A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio.
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	water	0	85	10
Muddy WaterMuddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Clear SmogClear Smog	poison	50	0	15
Clear SmogClear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
OutrageOutrage	dragon	0	100	0
OutrageOutrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Horsea. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Horsea resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Horsea, either offensively or defensively.

Horseain Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry