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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Shiny release
Shiny Huntail only comes from evolving a Shiny Clamperl. The first Shiny in the family appeared on February 23, 2019.
Huntail in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Huntail across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #706 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Huntail.
Every main-series game Huntail is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 15, Melemele Sea (night) (SOS Battle, fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 12 (Super Rod)
- Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 4 (Fishing in rippling water)
- White · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth)
- PlatinumTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Huntail appears in 5 episodes.
From AG094 (2004-09-16) through HZ078 (2024-12-20).
TCG Pocket appearances
Huntail in 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.