remoraid
Generation II · #0223 — Jet Pokémon
Remoraid, known as the Jet Pokémon, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II that has earned its distinctive title through its remarkable aquatic prowess. Classified as National Pokédex entry #223, this small but formidable creature stands just 0.6 meters tall and weighs a mere 12 kilograms, making it one of the more diminutive water-types despite its powerful capabilities. With a base stat total of 300, Remoraid distributes its strengths across Special Attack and Speed, both sitting at 65, while its Attack stat mirrors this at 65, allowing it to function as a mixed physical and special attacker. The species earned its "sniper of the seas" moniker from its legendary accuracy and devastating water-based attacks that can strike targets from over 300 feet away without fail, a capability that defies its otherwise modest stature and has fascinated trainers and researchers since its discovery in Johto.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
12.0kg
Category
Jet Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
gray
Shape
fish
Habitat
sea
Abilities
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
Remoraid Biology & Physical Characteristics
Remoraid possesses a distinctly piscine morphology that bears a striking resemblance to a revolver, a design choice that has become one of the most iconic aspects of its appearance. Its body is colored a light blue hue, featuring two prominent dark stripes along its back that resemble the barrel of a firearm, while its saucer-like eyes and mouth containing four pointed teeth give it an expression of focused intensity. The Pokémon's dorsal fin near its mouth functions as a front sight, its pelvic fin is positioned like a trigger mechanism, and its dual caudal fins—with the bottom resembling a gun's butt and the top resembling a hammer—complete the revolver aesthetic. All fins except the distinctive dorsal fin are colored white, creating a striking contrast against its body. Anatomically, Remoraid possesses highly developed abdominal muscles that enable its most signature ability: the capacity to suck in water and expel it at extraordinary velocity with remarkable precision, allowing it to strike flying prey from tremendous distances. This biological adaptation represents one of nature's most efficient hunting mechanisms, and for many years, the vast anatomical differences between Remoraid and its evolved form Octillery led many to disbelieve that they were connected through evolution.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Remoraid Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Remoraid exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution with a 50% male to 50% female ratio, allowing trainers equal opportunity to obtain either gender through breeding or capture. The species belongs to the Water 1 and Water 2 egg groups, making it compatible with a wide range of Water-type Pokémon for breeding purposes, which has made Remoraid a valuable asset for players seeking to produce specific offspring with desired moves or natures. When breeding Remoraid, trainers can expect eggs to hatch within 20 cycles, equating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel, making it one of the moderately quick hatching species within the water-type family. The base friendship value of 70 indicates that Remoraid develops a reasonably strong bond with its trainer relatively quickly, suggesting a naturally cooperative and personable disposition despite its predatory nature. Through breeding, Remoraid can pass down various moves and abilities to offspring, and the presence of its hidden ability Moody in breeding programs has made it a notable inclusion in competitive breeding projects seeking to create Pokémon with unpredictable stat fluctuations. The species' medium growth rate means it requires a balanced amount of experience to reach its evolution point at level 25, neither developing rapidly nor slowly compared to other Generation II Pokémon, which has kept it accessible to trainers of various skill levels while still maintaining a meaningful progression curve.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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crystal
tm03
gold silver
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ruby sapphire
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platinum
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firered leafgreen
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heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
+614 more TMs/HMs
remoraid's Evolution Chain
Remoraid Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Remoraid undergoes a single evolutionary transformation into Octillery when it reaches level 25, marking one of Generation II's most surprising and initially controversial evolutionary pairs due to the extreme morphological differences between the two forms. This evolution represents a dramatic shift in the species' body plan, as Remoraid transforms from a sleek, fish-like creature resembling a revolver into an octopus-like Pokémon with eight arms and a completely different physical structure. Despite these stark visual differences, Octillery maintains the sniper theme established by its pre-evolution, becoming an even more capable special attacker with improved Special Attack and HP stats that allow it to function as a more durable special sweeper. The discovery that these two Pokémon were related evolutionary stages caused significant controversy in the Pokémon scientific community, with many trainers and researchers initially refusing to believe the connection was genuine due to the extreme divergence in body structure. Interestingly, Remoraid plays a secondary role in another creature's evolution: when a Remoraid is present in a trainer's party, a Mantyke that levels up will evolve into Mantine, though this interaction does not affect the Remoraid itself, which remains a separate Pokémon regardless of the Mantyke's transformation.
Where to Find
johto route 44
johto
+35 more
hoenn safari zone
hoenn
+1 more
five isle meadow
kanto
tanoby ruins
kanto
trainer tower
kanto
water path
kanto
green path
kanto
resort gorgeous
kanto
water labyrinth
kanto
memorial pillar
kanto
outcast island
kanto
sinnoh route 213
sinnoh
+6 more
sunyshore city
sinnoh
+6 more
pastoria city
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh pokemon league
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh route 222
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh sea route 223
sinnoh
+4 more
sinnoh route 224
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh sea route 230
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh route 212
sinnoh
+10 more locations in other games
Remoraid Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Remoraid exhibits fascinating behavioral patterns that demonstrate both its predatory nature and its symbiotic tendencies within aquatic ecosystems. The species is renowned for its pursuit of flying prey, actively shooting down creatures such as Burmy from the air using precise water jets that never miss their targets, even when those targets are in motion or high above the water's surface. When threatened by attackers or predators, Remoraid demonstrates remarkable tactical awareness by expelling water from its mouth with such force that it propels itself backward at high speeds, allowing it to make swift escapes from danger. Beyond its solitary hunting prowess, Remoraid frequently travels in large groups of its own kind, creating schools that move through freshwater and coastal environments. Most notably, individual Remoraid exhibit a unique symbiotic relationship with Mantine, a much larger Water-type Pokémon, by attaching themselves to the larger creature's fins and underside using their dorsal fin as a suction pad. This relationship allows them to scavenge for food scraps left behind by their host while simultaneously benefiting from the protection that Mantine's size and strength provide. When evolution draws near, mature Remoraid demonstrate an instinctive urge to travel downstream from rivers toward coastal regions.
Pokedex Entries
It has superb ac curacy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a MANTINE's under side to scavenge for leftovers.
To escape from an attacker, it may shoot water out of its mouth, then use that force to swim backward.
REMORAID sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this POKéMON travels downstream from rivers.
A REMORAID uses its abdominal muscles to forcefully expel swallowed water, then shoot down flying prey. When evolution approaches, it travels down rivers.
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a MANTINE’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 100 yards.
It squirts water forcefully from its mouth to shoot down flying prey.
It clings to MANTINE to feed on the big Pokémon’s scraps. This is an adaptation to avoid foes.
It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the REMORAID is deep in the sea.
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a MANTINE’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.
It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea.
The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Remoraid sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this Pokémon travels downstream from rivers.
This Pokémon clings to Mantine and shares in its prosperity. When its Mantine is attacked, Remoraid will fight alongside it!
Also known as the “sniper of the seas,” its water gun can hit prey without fail from over 300 feet away.
The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Spits water from its mouth with incredible accuracy. It captures Burmy by shooting them down off the branches from which they dangle.
Remoraid Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design of Remoraid stems from a clever and deliberate fusion of aquatic biology and weaponry, creating a Pokémon that is simultaneously naturalistic and thematically cohesive. The creature's name derives from "remote" and "mermaid," or alternatively from its Japanese name "Teppouo" (鉄砲魚), which literally translates to "gun fish," perfectly encapsulating the revolver-inspired aesthetic that dominates its appearance. Every anatomical feature has been carefully crafted to reinforce this gun-fish concept: the body barrel, the trigger-like pelvic fin, the front-sight dorsal fin, and the hammer and butt-shaped tail fins all work together to create a cohesive design that is both immediately recognizable and thematically appropriate. This anthropomorphization of a revolver within a living creature was an innovative design choice for Generation II, demonstrating the creative direction the Pokémon franchise was taking to maintain visual interest and variety in the expanding Pokédex. The light blue coloration and white fin accents provide visual balance to what could have been an overly complex design, while the saucer-like eyes and pointed teeth teeth add personality and character to what might otherwise be a purely mechanical-looking creature. The design successfully bridges the gap between organic and mechanical, creating something that feels both like a real aquatic creature and like a sentient weapon, which directly contributes to Remoraid's appeal as a hunter and sniper.
Learnable Moves
Remoraid can learn 73 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aurora beam | ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| lock on | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| octazooka | water | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| string shot | bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water spout | water | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
Remoraid Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Remoraid remains a niche choice largely overshadowed by its evolved form Octillery, which provides superior stats and utility in most formats. The species' base stat total of 300 is distributed such that it has only two standout offensive stats—Special Attack and Attack both at 65—which combined with its modest Speed of 65, makes it difficult to outspeed or meaningfully threaten experienced competitive teams without significant support from teammates. Its defensive statistics are notably poor, with both Defense and Special Defense sitting at a mere 35, and HP at 35, resulting in a Pokémon that can be eliminated quickly by most competitive threats. However, Remoraid's ability selection provides some competitive potential: Hustle increases the power of physical moves to 1.5 times their normal damage at the cost of reducing accuracy to 0.8 times, creating a high-risk, high-reward playstyle that rewards accurate prediction and switch-in opportunities. Sniper, Remoraid's second available ability, enhances critical hits to inflict 3 times damage rather than the standard 2 times, providing a reliable way to overcome some defensive threats if Remoraid can successfully land critical hits. The hidden ability Moody randomly raises one stat by two stages while lowering another by one stage each turn, creating a highly unpredictable Pokémon that can potentially sweep teams if luck aligns favorably, though competitive players typically avoid relying on such randomized mechanics. Most competitive trainers recommend evolving Remoraid into Octillery at level 25, as the evolution provides significantly superior Special Attack, HP, and overall bulk while maintaining access to the same strong movepool, making Octillery the superior choice for serious competitive engagement.
Commonly Asked Questions About Remoraid
What type is Remoraid?
Remoraid is a water type Pokemon.
What does Remoraid evolve into?
Remoraid evolves into octillery.
What are Remoraid's weaknesses?
Remoraid is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Where can I find Remoraid?
Remoraid can be found in johto route 44 (johto), hoenn safari zone (hoenn) and five isle meadow (kanto) and 27 other locations.
Remoraid Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Remoraid has maintained a consistent presence in Pokémon media and popular culture since its introduction in Generation II, becoming iconic for its unique gun-fish design and its role in establishing one of the franchise's most controversial evolutionary relationships. The Pokémon appeared in various anime episodes, with notable appearances demonstrating its sniper-like accuracy in water battles, and its unusual design made it instantly memorable to fans despite its relatively modest competitive viability. The species' extreme evolutionary transformation into Octillery became a fixture in Pokémon lore discussions, with fans debating the biological plausibility of such a dramatic morphological shift, ultimately making Remoraid and Octillery a fascinating case study in Pokémon evolution mechanics and design philosophy. In trading card games, Remoraid has received multiple card iterations across different generations, with its design lending itself well to weapon-themed artwork and gameplay mechanics that reference its sniper capabilities. The creature's symbiotic relationship with Mantine has been explored in various Pokédex entries and media, creating an interesting ecological narrative that enriches the world-building of the Pokémon universe. Remoraid also became a popular subject for fan art, merchandise, and community discussions, with many trainers appreciating its distinctive silhouette and the creative challenge it represents in team-building despite its limited competitive presence. The species represents Generation II's commitment to creative design and ecological storytelling, proving that not every Pokémon needed to be immediately powerful or popular to become culturally significant within the franchise.
Where to Find Remoraid in Every Pokémon Game
Remoraid's availability has varied significantly across the numerous Pokémon games released since Generation II, with the species generally appearing in regions with water-based environments and coastal areas. In the original Gold and Silver versions, Remoraid could be found in various water routes throughout Johto and Kanto, making it relatively accessible to trainers exploring these regions. In subsequent generations, the species has appeared in multiple games including Crystal, Ruby and Sapphire, FireRed and LeafGreen, Diamond and Pearl, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black 2 and White 2, X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus, though its specific locations and availability methods have changed considerably. The Pokédex number assigned to Remoraid varies by region and generation: it holds the 0172 slot in the Johto Pokédex, but receives different numbers in other regions' local Pokédexes, reflecting the regional variation in Pokédex organization. In Pokémon GO, Remoraid became available to mobile players and can typically be found in water-based environments or through specific research tasks and events. The species' capture rate of 190 makes it reasonably easy to catch with standard Poké Balls, and with a base friendship of 70, newly-caught Remoraid quickly develop decent rapport with trainers. Trainers seeking to obtain Remoraid can also breed Octillery to produce eggs, though this typically requires already having access to an evolved specimen, making initial capture of wild Remoraid the most straightforward path to obtaining the species for most players.