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.
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 tail is shaped like a fish. It uses the tail to attract prey, then swallows the prey whole with its large, gaping mouth. This Pokémon swims by wiggling its slender body like a snake.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Huntail with Leaf Storm (114-135%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (96-113%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Huntail View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave17-20% Thunderbolt 2x96-113%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 87 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Huntail Best Moveset
Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Huntail doesn't need to stay in long, Figyberry provides extra utility and flexible EVs make every visit count. Shellsmash threatens on the way out. Swiftswim adds passive value.
Best Build
Huntail best EVs are Speed and HP
Pivot Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Aqua Tail
- Substitute
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 ✓
Huntail Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Huntail. The 485 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Shellsmash with Figyberry 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 104 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Shellsmash, Baton Pass, Aquatail, and Substitute on Huntail. Shellsmash is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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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