Defense and Attack carry most of Huntail's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack and Defense EVs. Follows a standard growth curve.
It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.
It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.
Huntail's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Huntail's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Rillaboom can KO Huntail with Wood Hammer (135-159%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (133-157%). Regieleki's Thunderbolt also KOs at 136-160%.
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x133-157%KO Volt Switch 2x104-122%KO Shadow Ball39-46% | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x106-125%KO Electroweb 2x84-99% Thunderbolt 2x136-160%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin6-8% Knock Off8-10% Giga Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Out of 2 evolutions from Clamperl, Huntail comes from the trade route. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Clamperl to get eggs. Both Huntail and Gorebyss hit 485 total stats from Clamperl. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Huntail to get Clamperl eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Huntail runs Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Waterfall. Max Attack and Speed EVs and Dark coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
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Doubles Utility Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Crunch
- Coil
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Waterfall
- Bounce
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Crunch
- Coil
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Waterfall
- Bounce
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Aqua Tail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Huntail picks up Aqua Tail and Hydro Pump along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dark and Ice coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Ring and Barrier from the egg pool give Huntail something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Ring and Barrier from the egg pool give Huntail something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Ring and Barrier from the egg pool give Huntail something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
A trade step sits in Huntail's 2-stage line from Clamperl. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Clamperl shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Huntail in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Huntail starts with Clamperl at Lv. 20-63 via walking and fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 219Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidRoute 221Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Huntail ✓
A trade step sits in Huntail's 2-stage line from Clamperl. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Clamperl shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Huntail in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Huntail starts with Clamperl at Lv. 10-40 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water35%EarlyDayShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water35%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-40 Route35%EarlyShaking spotRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-40 Route35%EarlyShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water20%EarlyNightShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water20%EarlyNightShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City5%EarlyShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City5%EarlyHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City5%EarlyShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City5%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Water5%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Water5%EarlyRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-35 Route5%EarlyRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-35 Route5%Early
Step 2Huntail ✓Hau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-40 RouteEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-35 RouteEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-40 RouteEarlyNightSOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-35 RouteEarlyNightSOS from Clamperlor evolve from Clamperl (Step 1)
Huntail isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Clamperl from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Clamperl to Huntail is covered in the steps below.
A trade step sits in Huntail's 2-stage line from Clamperl. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Clamperl shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Huntail in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Huntail starts with Clamperl at Lv. 30+ via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 107 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 107 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%Mid
Step 2Huntail ✓
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Huntail. The 485 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Swift Swim is what you want on Huntail. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Veil) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Huntail worth using.
At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Huntail is a physical attacker with base 104 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Run Crunch, Ice Fang, Waterfall, and Body Slam on Huntail. Crunch is the most common pick at 19% usage. Waterfall provides reliable STAB damage.
Obtainable through a trade evolution, Huntail appears in 13 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves