Huntail
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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Huntail is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Huntail appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Huntail is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Huntail in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
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.
Pokémon like Huntail
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.