
- Abilities
- Swift SwimSharply boosts Speed in rain.SniperIn addition to the original critical-hit damage increase, critical-hit rate is raised by one stage.
- Hidden ability
- HydrationRestores 1/16 of HP each turn in rain.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Water 1 / Dragon
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Atk
- Wild held item
- Dragon Scale
| HP | 65 (official 55) | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 85 (official 95) | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 (official 45) | |
| Speed | 85 | |
| Total | 470 | Official games: 440, +30 in this hack. All base stat changes |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam Islands B4F / Seafoam Islands, inner room | 40 | 10% | |
| Whirl Islands | 40 | 10% | |
| Whirl Islands B2F | 15–30 | 10% | |
| Whirl Islands B2F | 40 | 10% | |
| Blackthorn City | 40 | 30% | |
| Dragon’s Den | 20 | 5% |
Evolution
Evolves from Horsea at Lv 32.
Evolves into Kingdra when leveled up while holding Dragon Scale during the (4:00–19:59).
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target. |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Smokescreen | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke. Lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon | Special | 75 | 100 | 20 | Deals damage to the target. Power doubles if the target is using Fly. Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 15 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages. |
| 20 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | Special | 75 | 100 | 20 | Blows a powerful breath at the target. May paralyze the target. |
| 25 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. 10% chance to lower its Speed by 1 stage. |
| 30 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | The user lightens its body to move at high speed. Raises its Speed by 2 stages. |
| 37 | Laser Focus | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user concentrates so its next attack is sure to land a critical hit. |
| 44 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 90 | 10 | Blasts the target with a huge volume of water. |
| 58 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage. |
| 65 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe. |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM101 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target. |
| TM122 | Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Strikes the target with water power. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| TM127 | Flip Turn | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Attacks, then quickly returns to switch with a party Pokémon. |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water. |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 40 | 90 | 10 | Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage. | Blackthorn Gym · Cost: Free Requirements: Blackthorn Gym: Clair's dragons-only rule (story; the Rising Badge) Blackthorn Gym |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage. | Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1 Route 20 |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused. | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather. | Route 25 · Cost: Free Route 25 |
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