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No. 0367 · Generation III · Hoenn

Huntail

The Deep Sea Pokémon

TL;DR. Huntail is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 485. HUNTAIL’s presence went unnoticed by people for a long time because it lives at extreme depths in the sea. This POKéMON’s eyes can see clearly even in the murky dark depths of the ocean.

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HUNTAIL’s presence went unnoticed by people for a long time because it lives at extreme depths in the sea. This POKéMON’s eyes can see clearly even in the murky dark depths of the ocean.

Height1.7 m
Weight27.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
HiddenWater Veil
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 104
Defense 105
Sp. Attack 94
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 52
Total485
485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Water-types.
105 base Defense, Huntail's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Huntail in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Huntail reaches 2,340 CP at level 40 and 2,677 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack197
GO Defense179
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)2,340
Max CP (L50)2,645
Best buddy (L51)2,677
Raid catch CP 1,268–1,337 (L20). Weather boosted 1,585–1,671 (L25).

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Competitive

Huntail in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Huntail across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #710 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #710 71.2 score
Ultra League #584 69.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Huntail.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Huntail, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Huntail?

Huntail is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Huntail weak to?

Huntail takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Huntail resistant to?

Huntail resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Huntail evolve?

Huntail evolves from Clamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth). Huntail is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Huntail from?

Huntail was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0367.

What are Huntail's base stats?

Huntail has HP 55, Attack 104, Defense 105, Special Attack 94, Special Defense 75, and Speed 52. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Huntail's abilities?

Huntail can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Water Veil.

Is Huntail legendary or mythical?

No. Huntail is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Huntail's best stat?

Huntail's highest base stat is Defense at 105, which ranks 16th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Huntail good?

Huntail has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Huntail as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Huntail in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Huntail in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Huntail in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Huntail in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Huntail in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Huntail 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Huntail is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison

Huntail vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Huntail Water avg Difference
HP 55 70 -15
Attack 104 72 +32
Defense 105 72 +33
Special Attack 94 71 +23
Special Defense 75 69 +6
Speed 52 66 -14
Total 485 420 +65
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Game appearances

Huntail appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Huntail is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Huntail in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

Black, Black 2
Unova Route 4
X
Kalos Route 12
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 15 MainHauoli City BeachfrontMelemele Sea
Pokémon anime

Huntail appears in 5 episodes.

From HZ078 (2024-12-20) through JN138 (2023-01-20).

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Huntail card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.