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Aqua Tail

Effect

Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
WaterPhysical95100100Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

Compared with Pokémon HeartGold.

  • Power: 90 → 95.
  • Accuracy: 90% → 100%.
  • Adds a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Pokémon that learn this move

158 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (54 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Aqua Tail: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
WaterLv 24Where to get it
WaterLv 30Where to get it
WaterSteelLv 30Where to get it
WaterLv 24Where to get it
WaterPsychicLv 24Where to get it
WaterLv 43Where to get it
WaterIceLv 49Where to get it
WaterFlyingLv 32Where to get it
DragonLv 31Where to get it
DragonLv 33Where to get it
DragonFlyingLv 33Where to get it
WaterLv 43Where to get it
WaterLv 51Where to get it
WaterDragonLv 63Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 19Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 21Where to get it
WaterGroundLv 24Where to get it
WaterGroundLv 28Where to get it
WaterPoisonLv 56Where to get it
WaterGroundLv 24Where to get it
WaterGroundLv 24Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 32Where to get it
WaterDarkLv 39Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 39Where to get it
WaterRockLv 30Where to get it
WaterLv 9Where to get it
WaterLv 38Where to get it
WaterLv 46Where to get it
WaterDragonLv 72Where to get it
WaterLv 35Where to get it
WaterLv 42Where to get it
WaterDarkLv 46Where to get it
WaterLv 44Where to get it
WaterRockLv 36Where to get it
WaterRockLv 36Where to get it
WaterFightingLv 35Where to get it
PoisonWaterLv 45Where to get it
PoisonDragonLv 45Where to get it
DragonWaterOn evolution, Lv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 32NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterPsychicLv 33Where to get it
WaterLv 39NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 39NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 40NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form.
Mega Blastoise
WaterLv 30NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gyarados’s standard form.
Mega Gyarados
WaterDarkLv 32NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Kyogre’s standard form.
Primal Kyogre
WaterLv 9NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Primal Reversion.
Artwork shows Basculin’s standard form.
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)
WaterLv 44NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Keldeo’s standard form.
Keldeo (Resolute Form)
WaterFightingLv 35NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Wishiwashi’s standard form.
Wishiwashi (School Form)
WaterLv 32NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Palkia’s standard form.
Palkia (Origin Forme)
WaterDragonLv 72NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Samurott’s standard form.
Hisuian Samurott
WaterDarkLv 46NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Palafin’s standard form.
Palafin (Hero Form)
WaterLv 39NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form.
Gigantamax Blastoise
WaterLv 30NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.

Move tutors (148 Pokémon)

Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free

taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym

Pokémon that learn Aqua Tail: Move tutors
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterSteelTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterPsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterPsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterPsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterIceTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterIceTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
RockWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
RockFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PsychicNormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterElectricTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterPsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
SteelDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
RockDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PsychicFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
SteelTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
RockBugTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
IceWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
IceWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
IceWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonGroundTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonBugTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
IceTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GhostDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GroundDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterFightingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PoisonDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonWaterTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterPsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DarkPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
DragonIceTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form.
Mega Blastoise
WaterTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form.
Alolan Sandshrew
IceSteelTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Sandslash’s standard form.
Alolan Sandslash
IceSteelTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Slowpoke’s standard form.
Galarian Slowpoke
PsychicTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Slowbro’s standard form.
Galarian Slowbro
PoisonPsychicTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Slowbro’s standard form.
Mega Slowbro
WaterPsychicTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form.
Mega Kangaskhan
NormalTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gyarados’s standard form.
Mega Gyarados
WaterDarkTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aerodactyl’s standard form.
Mega Aerodactyl
RockFlyingTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form.
Mega Mewtwo X
PsychicFightingTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form.
Mega Mewtwo Y
PsychicTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Slowking’s standard form.
Galarian Slowking
PoisonPsychicTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form.
Mega Steelix
SteelGroundTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Tyranitar’s standard form.
Mega Tyranitar
RockDarkTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Swampert’s standard form.
Mega Swampert
WaterGroundTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aggron’s standard form.
Mega Aggron
SteelTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Salamence’s standard form.
Mega Salamence
DragonFlyingTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Kyogre’s standard form.
Primal Kyogre
WaterTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Primal Reversion.
Artwork shows Rayquaza’s standard form.
Mega Rayquaza
DragonFlyingTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Garchomp’s standard form.
Mega Garchomp
DragonGroundTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Giratina’s standard form.
Giratina (Origin Forme)
GhostDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Fighting type)
FightingTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Flying type)
FlyingTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Poison type)
PoisonTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Ground type)
GroundTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Rock type)
RockTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Bug type)
BugTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Ghost type)
GhostTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Steel type)
SteelTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Fire type)
FireTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Water type)
WaterTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Grass type)
GrassTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Electric type)
ElectricTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Psychic type)
PsychicTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Ice type)
IceTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Dragon type)
DragonTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Dark type)
DarkTutor compatibilityNo known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Fairy type)
FairyTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThere's no Pixie Plate in the game, and the Dread Plate shows Arceus as Dark type.
Artwork shows Basculin’s standard form.
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)
WaterTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Keldeo’s standard form.
Keldeo (Resolute Form)
WaterFightingTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Wooper’s standard form.
Paldean Wooper
PoisonGroundTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by breeding Clodsire, which is not in the game.
Artwork shows Qwilfish’s standard form.
Hisuian Qwilfish
DarkPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Palkia’s standard form.
Palkia (Origin Forme)
WaterDragonTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Basculin’s standard form.
Basculin (White-Striped Form)
WaterTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Goodra’s standard form.
Hisuian Goodra
SteelDragonTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form.
Gigantamax Blastoise
WaterTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Lapras’s standard form.
Gigantamax Lapras
WaterIceTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form.
Armored Mewtwo
PsychicSteelTutor compatibilityWhere to get it

Egg moves (13 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Aqua Tail: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
WaterEgg learnsetWhere to get it
NormalEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterRockEgg learnsetWhere to get it
NormalEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GroundDarkEgg learnsetWhere to get it
NormalEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterEgg learnsetWhere to get it
DragonNormalEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DragonIceEgg learnsetWhere to get it
Artwork shows Qwilfish’s standard form.
Hisuian Qwilfish
DarkPoisonEgg learnsetWhere to get it

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