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Huntail (Japanese: ハンテール Huntail) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Clamperl when traded while holding a Deep Sea Tooth. It is one of Clamperl's final forms, the other being Gorebyss.
Biology
Huntail is a light-blue, aquatic Pokémon with a serpentine body. Orange, semi-circular fins run the length of its spine, and there are two additional fins on the underside of its lower jaw. A large, fan-like fin projects from the top of its head. White spots that are surrounded by orange rings dot its body, which resemble its eyes. It attracts its prey by wagging its fish-shaped tail, which features glowing eye-spots, a single dorsal fin, and a single pectoral fin. Huntail's large mouth features sharp teeth and allows it to gulp its prey whole.
Huntail swims by wiggling its body, though it is not the strongest swimmer. Its sturdy spine and large eyes allows it to survive in the high pressures and darkness of the deep sea. According to tradition, Huntail washing ashore is a sign that something unfortunate will happen.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In The Evolutionary War, it is common for people living on the A-B-C Islands, like Keith, to own Huntail. A person has to be on Island C to evolve Clamperl into a Huntail.
In JN063, Goh's Dewgong spotted a Huntail chasing after a group of Gorebyss and tried to fend it off. Huntail attacked Dewgong, Chloe, and Eevee and left them trapped in a cave, only to be attacked by Ash and Goh. After being defeated, Huntail was approached by one of the Gorebyss who'd fallen in love with it.
Minor appearances
Huntail debuted in a cameo in The Relicanth Really Can.
A Huntail appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, multiple Huntail were present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew.
In Up Close and Personable!, a Huntail was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Huntail were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Huntail was swimming in the ocean.
Pokédex entries
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Huntail
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Ash's Pokédex
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Huntail, the Deep Sea Pokémon. Huntail is the evolved form of Clamperl. It uses its fish-shaped tail to entice prey, before snapping it up in its large jaws.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, two wild Huntail were in the waters that surrounded the Mossdeep Space Center.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Two Huntail appeared in aquariums belonging to Mr. Briney and Team Aqua in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.
A Huntail made a cameo appearance as a Pokémon that Sapphire swam on while she trained herself to be part of the wild in Rayquaza Redemption II.
A Huntail belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in PASM36.
In the TCG
- Main article: Huntail (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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To withstand the crushing pressure of water deep under the sea, its spine is very thick and sturdy. Its tail, which is shaped like a small fish, has eyes that light up.
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It lives deep in the sea where no light ever filters down. It lights up its small fish-like tail to attract prey.
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It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.
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| Pearl
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It lives deep in the pitch-dark sea. It attracts prey by moving its tail in mimicry of a small animal.
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| Black
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It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.
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| White
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It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.
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Coastal #142
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#186
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It lives deep in the sea where no light ever filters down. It lights up its small fishlike tail to attract prey.
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It lives deep in the sea. With a tail shaped like a small fish, it attracts unsuspecting prey.
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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.
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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.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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104
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98 - 171
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191 - 337
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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94
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89 - 160
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173 - 315
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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Total: 485
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Huntail's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Crush ×3)
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| Browser entry R-065
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| It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.45 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Huntail appears to have been based on the gulper eel, viperfish, onejaw[1], or moray eel. It also resembles the rarely seen oarfish, mainly because of its orange-colored crest and fins. Ultra Moon's Pokédex entry may be a reference to the Japanese and Taiwanese belief that beached rare fish (including oarfish) presage earthquakes or tsunamis.
Name origin
Huntail may be a combination of hunt or 斑点 hanten (speck or fleck) and tail.
In other languages
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ハンテール Huntail
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From hunt or 斑点 hanten (speck or fleck) and tail
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 French
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Serpang
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From serpent and anguille and maybe fang
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 Spanish
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Huntail
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Same as English name
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 German
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Aalabyss
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From Aal and abyss
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 Italian
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Huntail
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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헌테일 Huntail
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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獵斑魚 Liè Bān Yú
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From its Japanese name. Combination of 獵, 斑點, and 魚. Literally "Hunting speckled fish".
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 Hindi
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हान्टेइल Huntail
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Transliteration of English name
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ฮันเทล Hanthen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
References
DeepSeaTooth (5%)
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For other sprites and images, please see Huntail images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
