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 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 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x58-70% Vine Whip 2x28-35% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x51-63% Mega Drain 2x28-35% Absorb 2x16-21% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-98% Mega Drain 2x40-49% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x105-125%KO Mega Drain 2x51-60% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x55-65% Razor Leaf 2x36-44% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x60-71% Leaf Tornado 2x45-55% Vine Whip 2x27-33% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x51-60% Razor Leaf 2x27-33% Mega Drain 2x27-33% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x83-99% Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x111-132%KO Mega Drain 2x52-62% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x105-124%KO Giga Drain 2x89-106%KO Needle Arm 2x49-59% Mega Drain 2x49-59% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x55-66% Razor Leaf 2x34-40% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x46-55% Energy Ball 2x59-70% Leaf Tornado 2x43-51% Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x118-138%KO Magical Leaf 2x80-96% Mega Drain 2x56-66% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x75-89% Razor Leaf 2x49-59% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x80-96% Mega Drain 2x38-46% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x105-125%KO Mega Drain 2x49-59% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x103-122%KO Giga Drain 2x87-102%KO Needle Arm 2x47-56% Mega Drain 2x47-56% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x118-140%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x74-87% Razor Leaf 2x50-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x106-125%KO Mega Drain 2x50-58% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x136-160%KO Energy Ball 2x104-122%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Needle Arm 2x47-55% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x120-142%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x54-65% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x94-110%KO Giga Drain 2x77-91% Magical Leaf 2x63-74% | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x108-127%KO Giga Drain 2x91-108%KO Vine Whip 2x41-48% Mega Drain 2x50-60% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x79-94% Energy Ball 2x77-91% Razor Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x38-46% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x122-143%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-97% Mega Drain 2x55-65% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x92-108%KO Giga Drain 2x78-92% Magical Leaf 2x62-74% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x109-129%KO Giga Drain 2x92-108%KO Vine Whip 2x41-48% Mega Drain 2x51-60% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x109-129%KO Leaf Blade 2x78-92% Energy Ball 2x76-90% Razor Leaf 2x48-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-97% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone can KO Huntail with Thunderbolt (163-192%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Huntail for 46-54%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x163-192%KO Flash Cannon36-43% Volt Switch 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Breloom builds →Mach Punch36-43% Bullet Seed 2x46-54% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Huntail Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Huntail needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Swiftswim adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Waterfall. Dark coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Huntail best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Shell Smash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Ring and Barrier from the egg pool give Huntail something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Huntail in Black 2 & White 2
Huntail's 2-stage line starts with Clamperl, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Huntail in Black 2 & White 2
Clamperl is your first catch on the way to Huntail. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 4White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 4Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 RouteCommonLateAny
Step 2Huntail ✓Route 4Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Clamperl (Step 1)
Huntail Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Huntail. The 485 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Waterfall with Focus Sash 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 an attacker.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Waterfall, Crunch, Ice Fang, and Shellsmash on Huntail. Waterfall is the most common pick at 25% usage. Waterfall provides reliable STAB damage.
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