Huntail
#367 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Huntail
The best moves for Huntail are Water Gun and Aqua Tail when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Bite and Aqua Tail deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Clamperl family. Huntail evolves from Clamperl for 50 Candy.
Game images
Huntail, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Huntail is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Clamperl. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Huntail's best moveset is Water Gun & Aqua Tail and it has a Max CP of 2,645.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
9.5 | 100% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
9.1 | 97% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
9.1 | 96% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
8.8 | 93% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
8.3 | 88% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
8.1 | 86% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Huntail?
Huntail is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Huntail is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Huntail counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
197 |
| Defense |
|
179 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 27 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,002 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,337 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,005 |
|
Level 40 |
2,340 |
|
Level 50 |
2,645 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,671 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,173 |