Stats & Training
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’s not the strongest swimmer. It wags its tail to lure in its prey and then gulps them down as soon as they get close.
Deep seas are their habitat. According to tradition, when Huntail wash up onshore, something unfortunate will happen.
Huntail Weakness
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 |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x166-196%KO Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Discharge 2x112-132%KO Spark 2x43-51% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x145-171%KO Leaf Blade 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% Leafage 2x37-44% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x182-215%KO Thunderbolt 2x137-162%KO Spark 2x43-51% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x61-72% Wild Charge 2x48-58% Discharge 2x52-62% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (155-183%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x155-183%KO Volt Switch 2x121-142%KO Dazzling Gleam69-81% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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 95 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Huntail Best Moveset
Swiftswim isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with White Herb for a one-time stat drop reset and flexible EVs, Huntail fills the setup attacker slot reliably. Hardy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Huntail best EVs are Speed and Attack
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Crunch
- Coil
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Waterfall
- Bounce
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Huntail in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Huntail. The 485 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a setup sweeper. Shellsmash with White Herb is the standard set.
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 a setup sweeper.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Shellsmash, Crunch, Coil, and Aquatail on Huntail. Shellsmash is the most common pick at 25% usage. Coil lets it set up before sweeping.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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