Horsea

Horsea
Kangaskhan
116
Seadra
Ability	Swift Swim Sniper Damp (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak

Horsea <sup>(JPJapanese: タッツー

Romaji: Tattu)</sup>is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Seadra at level 32.

Physiology and Behavior

Horsea is a light blue, seahorse-like Pokémon. It has red eyes, a long, tubular mouth, and three spike-like fins on either side of its head. Its ridged belly and single dorsal fin are cream-colored. Highly adept in the water, it uses its dorsal fin to swim in any direction while facing forward. It has a tightly curled tail that it can use as both a balance and an anchor when caught in a strong current. In safer environments, it uses its tail to play with other members of its species.

Horsea feeds on insects and moss gathered from rocks. If Horsea senses danger, it sprays water or dense black ink from its mouth at its attacker. It can shoot more precisely at insects flying above the surface of the water. Horsea nests in coral reefs and islands throughout oceans with gentle currents. Many Eggs are laid every year, and the young are raised by the male Horsea rather than the female. Horsea swims with dance-like motions, creating whirlpools in the process. It tends to compete with each other to see who can create the biggest whirlpool.

Appearances

In the anime

Horsea debuted in Tentacool and Tentacruel, where it aided in stopping a rampaging giant Tentacruel. Misty caught it off-screen. In The Misty Mermaid, she left it at the Cerulean City Gym in the care of her sisters.

Origin and inspiration

Horsea seems to be based on a seahorse. Its category may be a reference to the Japanese word for seahorse, 竜の落とし子 tatsu-no-otoshigo (literally "illegitimate child of a dragon"), which is derived from the myth that a seahorse that lives for a century will transform into a dragon. Its ability to shoot ink is reminiscent of a squid, and the shape of its snout and Sniper Ability are reminiscent of a water gun.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Pokémon Yellow	If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.
Pokémon Stadium	Uses its tail to keep its balance while spraying ink from its mouth. The ink appears to be for shooting down bugs.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin.
Pokémon Silver	Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.
Pokémon Crystal	When they're in a safe location, they can be seen playfully tangling their tails together.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Horsea eats small insects and moss off of rocks. If the ocean current turns fast, this Pokémon anchors itself by wrapping its tail around rocks or coral to prevent being washed away.
Pokémon Sapphire	If Horsea senses danger, it will reflexively spray a dense black ink from its mouth and try to escape. This Pokémon swims by cleverly flapping the fins on its back.
Pokémon Emerald	By cleverly flicking the fins on its back side to side, it moves in any direction while facing forward. It spits ink to escape if it senses danger.
Pokémon FireRed	It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon Pearl	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon Platinum	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon HeartGold	If attacked by a larger enemy, it quickly swims to safety by adeptly controlling its dorsal fin.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its big, developed fins move rapidly, allowing it to swim backward while still facing forward.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon White	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon Black 2	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon White 2	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
Pokémon Y	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Horsea eats small insects and moss off of rocks. If the ocean current turns fast, this Pokémon anchors itself by wrapping its tail around rocks or coral to prevent being washed away.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	If Horsea senses danger, it will reflexively spray a dense black ink from its mouth and try to escape. This Pokémon swims by cleverly flapping the fin on its back.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Horsea makes its home in oceans with gentle currents. If this Pokémon is under attack, it spits out pitch-black ink and escapes.
Pokémon Shield	They swim with dance-like motions and cause whirlpools to form. Horsea compete to see which of them can generate the biggest whirlpool.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits black ink and flees.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It makes its nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits black ink and flees.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	If attacked—even by a large enemy—Horsea effortlessly swims to safety by utilizing its well-developed dorsal fin.
Pokémon Violet	It maintains balance using its tail, which is wound up like a coil. It may spray ink from its mouth.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Pokémon Red	Seafoam Islands Routes 19, 20, and 21, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Pokémon Blue	Routes 19, 20, and 21, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Pokémon Yellow	Routes 10, 11, 12, and 13, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor (Super Rod)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Surfing, Good Rod or Super Rod)
Pokémon Silver	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Surfing, Good Rod or Super Rod)
Pokémon Crystal	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Surfing, Good Rod or Super Rod)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Routes 132, 133, and 134 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Sapphire	Routes 132, 133, and 134 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Emerald	Routes 132, 133, and 134 (Super Rod) Trade Bagon in Pacifidlog Town
Pokémon FireRed	Vermilion City, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth, Water Path, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, Trainer Tower (Good Rod or Super Rod) Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24, Cerulean City, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
Pokémon LeafGreen	Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 24, Cerulean City, Seafoam Islands (Good Rod) Vermilion City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 226 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Pearl	Route 226 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Platinum	Route 226 (Good Rod)
Pokémon HeartGold	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Whirl Islands, Seafoam Islands (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing)
Pokémon White	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing)
Pokémon Black 2	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing)
Pokémon White 2	Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Good Rod)
Pokémon Y	Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Good Rod)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Routes 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Sealed Chamber (Super Rod)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Routes 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Sealed Chamber (Super Rod)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Kala'e Bay (Island Scan)Wed
Pokémon Moon	Kala'e Bay (Island Scan)Wed
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Kala'e Bay (Island Scan)Wed
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Kala'e Bay (Island Scan)Wed
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Routes 11, 12, and 13 (Sea Skim)
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Routes 11, 12, and 13 (Sea Skim)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Insular Sea Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield	Insular Sea Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 226 (Good Rod) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 226 (Good Rod) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet	Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome

Evolution

Horsea	Reach level 32.	Seadra	Trade holding Dragon Scale	Kingdra

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	30
Attack	40
Defense	70
Sp. Attack	70
Sp. Defense	25
Speed	60
Total	295

Gallery

Sprites

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