Water Type
Learn which Pokémon, moves, and abilities belong to the Water type, plus its offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses.
Offensive Matchups
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0.5×Water Pokémon sorted by stats194 Pokémon
#0007
Squirtle#0008
Wartortle#0009
Blastoise#0009
Blastoise Gmax#0009
Mega Blastoise#0054
Psyduck#0055
Golduck#0060
Poliwag#0061
Poliwhirl#0062
Poliwrath
#0072
Tentacool
#0073
Tentacruel#0079
Slowpoke
#0080
Slowbro#0080
Mega Slowbro#0086
Seel#0087
Dewgong#0090
Shellder#0091
Cloyster#0098
Krabby#0099
Kingler#0099
Kingler Gmax#0116
Horsea#0117
Seadra#0118
Goldeen#0119
Seaking#0120
Staryu#0121
Starmie#0121
Mega Starmie#0128
Paldean Tauros Aqua Breed#0129
Magikarp#0130
Gyarados
#0130
Mega Gyarados
#0131
Lapras#0131
Lapras Gmax#0134
Vaporeon#0138
Omanyte#0139
Omastar#0140
Kabuto#0141
Kabutops#0158
Totodile#0159
Croconaw#0160
Feraligatr#0160
Mega Feraligatr#0170
Chinchou#0171
Lanturn#0183
Marill
#0184
Azumarill#0186
Politoed#0194
Wooper#0195
Quagsire#0199
Slowking#0211
Qwilfish#0222
Corsola#0223
Remoraid#0224
Octillery#0226
Mantine#0230
Kingdra#0245
Suicune#0258
Mudkip#0259
Marshtomp#0260
Swampert#0260
Mega Swampert#0270
Lotad#0271
Lombre#0272
Ludicolo#0278
Wingull#0279
Pelipper#0283
Surskit
#0318
Carvanha#0319
Sharpedo#0319
Mega Sharpedo#0320
Wailmer#0321
Wailord#0339
Barboach#0340
Whiscash#0341
Corphish#0342
Crawdaunt#0349
Feebas#0350
Milotic#0351
Castform Rainy#0363
Spheal#0364
Sealeo#0365
Walrein#0366
Clamperl#0367
Huntail#0368
Gorebyss#0369
Relicanth#0370
Luvdisc#0382
Kyogre#0382
Kyogre Primal#0393
Piplup#0394
Prinplup#0395
Empoleon#0400
Bibarel
#0418
Buizel#0419
Floatzel#0422
Shellos#0423
Gastrodon#0456
Finneon#0457
Lumineon#0458
Mantyke#0479
Rotom Wash#0484
Palkia#0484
Palkia Origin#0489
Phione#0490
Manaphy#0501
Oshawott#0502
Dewott#0503
Samurott#0503
Hisuian Samurott#0515
Panpour#0516
Simipour#0535
Tympole#0536
Palpitoad#0537
Seismitoad#0550
Basculin Blue Striped#0550
Basculin Red Striped#0550
Basculin White Striped#0564
Tirtouga#0565
Carracosta#0580
Ducklett#0581
Swanna#0592
Frillish Female
#0592
Frillish Male#0593
Jellicent Female#0593
Jellicent Male#0594
Alomomola#0647
Keldeo Ordinary#0647
Keldeo Resolute#0656
Froakie#0657
Frogadier#0658
Greninja#0658
Greninja Ash#0658
Greninja Battle Bond#0658
Mega Greninja#0688
Binacle#0689
Barbaracle#0690
Skrelp#0692
Clauncher#0693
Clawitzer#0721
Volcanion#0728
Popplio#0729
Brionne#0730
Primarina#0746
Wishiwashi School#0746
Wishiwashi Solo#0747
Mareanie#0748
Toxapex#0751
Dewpider#0752
Araquanid#0752
Araquanid Totem#0767
Wimpod#0768
Golisopod#0771
Pyukumuku#0779
Bruxish#0788
Tapu Fini#0816
Sobble#0817
Drizzile#0818
Inteleon#0818
Inteleon Gmax#0833
Chewtle#0834
Drednaw#0834
Drednaw Gmax#0845
Cramorant#0845
Cramorant Gorging#0845
Cramorant Gulping#0846
Arrokuda#0847
Barraskewda#0882
Dracovish#0883
Arctovish#0892
Urshifu Rapid Strike#0892
Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax#0902
Basculegion Female#0902
Basculegion Male#0912
Quaxly#0913
Quaxwell#0914
Quaquaval#0960
Wiglett#0961
Wugtrio#0963
Finizen#0964
Palafin Hero#0964
Palafin Zero#0976
Veluza#0977
Dondozo#0978
Tatsugiri Curly#0978
Mega Tatsugiri#0978
Tatsugiri Droopy#0978
Mega Tatsugiri#0978
Tatsugiri Stretchy#0978
Mega Tatsugiri#0991
Iron Bundle#1009
Walking Wake#1017
Ogerpon Wellspring Mask
Squirtle#0008Wartortle#0009Blastoise#0009Blastoise Gmax#0009Mega Blastoise#0054Psyduck#0055Golduck#0060Poliwag#0061Poliwhirl#0062Poliwrath#0072Tentacool#0073Tentacruel#0079Slowpoke#0080Slowbro#0080Mega Slowbro#0086Seel#0087Dewgong#0090Shellder#0091Cloyster#0098Krabby#0099Kingler#0099Kingler Gmax#0116Horsea#0117Seadra#0118Goldeen#0119Seaking#0120Staryu#0121Starmie#0121Mega Starmie#0128Paldean Tauros Aqua Breed#0129Magikarp#0130Gyarados#0130Mega Gyarados#0131Lapras#0131Lapras Gmax#0134Vaporeon#0138Omanyte#0139Omastar#0140Kabuto#0141Kabutops#0158Totodile#0159Croconaw#0160Feraligatr#0160Mega Feraligatr#0170Chinchou#0171Lanturn#0183Marill#0184Azumarill#0186Politoed#0194Wooper#0195Quagsire#0199Slowking#0211Qwilfish#0222Corsola#0223Remoraid#0224Octillery#0226Mantine#0230Kingdra#0245Suicune#0258Mudkip#0259Marshtomp#0260Swampert#0260Mega Swampert#0270Lotad#0271Lombre#0272Ludicolo#0278Wingull#0279Pelipper#0283Surskit#0318Carvanha#0319Sharpedo#0319Mega Sharpedo#0320Wailmer#0321Wailord#0339Barboach#0340Whiscash#0341Corphish#0342Crawdaunt#0349Feebas#0350Milotic#0351Castform Rainy#0363Spheal#0364Sealeo#0365Walrein#0366Clamperl#0367Huntail#0368Gorebyss#0369Relicanth#0370Luvdisc#0382Kyogre#0382Kyogre Primal#0393Piplup#0394Prinplup#0395Empoleon#0400Bibarel#0418Buizel#0419Floatzel#0422Shellos#0423Gastrodon#0456Finneon#0457Lumineon#0458Mantyke#0479Rotom Wash#0484Palkia#0484Palkia Origin#0489Phione#0490Manaphy#0501Oshawott#0502Dewott#0503Samurott#0503Hisuian Samurott#0515Panpour#0516Simipour#0535Tympole#0536Palpitoad#0537Seismitoad#0550Basculin Blue Striped#0550Basculin Red Striped#0550Basculin White Striped#0564Tirtouga#0565Carracosta#0580Ducklett#0581Swanna#0592Frillish Female#0592Frillish Male#0593Jellicent Female#0593Jellicent Male#0594Alomomola#0647Keldeo Ordinary#0647Keldeo Resolute#0656Froakie#0657Frogadier#0658Greninja#0658Greninja Ash#0658Greninja Battle Bond#0658Mega Greninja#0688Binacle#0689Barbaracle#0690Skrelp#0692Clauncher#0693Clawitzer#0721Volcanion#0728Popplio#0729Brionne#0730Primarina#0746Wishiwashi School#0746Wishiwashi Solo#0747Mareanie#0748Toxapex#0751Dewpider#0752Araquanid#0752Araquanid Totem#0767Wimpod#0768Golisopod#0771Pyukumuku#0779Bruxish#0788Tapu Fini#0816Sobble#0817Drizzile#0818Inteleon#0818Inteleon Gmax#0833Chewtle#0834Drednaw#0834Drednaw Gmax#0845Cramorant#0845Cramorant Gorging#0845Cramorant Gulping#0846Arrokuda#0847Barraskewda#0882Dracovish#0883Arctovish#0892Urshifu Rapid Strike#0892Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax#0902Basculegion Female#0902Basculegion Male#0912Quaxly#0913Quaxwell#0914Quaquaval#0960Wiglett#0961Wugtrio#0963Finizen#0964Palafin Hero#0964Palafin Zero#0976Veluza#0977Dondozo#0978Tatsugiri Curly#0978Mega Tatsugiri#0978Tatsugiri Droopy#0978Mega Tatsugiri#0978Tatsugiri Stretchy#0978Mega Tatsugiri#0991Iron Bundle#1009Walking Wake#1017Ogerpon Wellspring MaskWater Moves49 moves
| Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 | Generation I |
| Hydro Pump | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 | Generation I |
| Surf | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 | Generation I |
| Bubble Beam | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 | Generation I |
| Withdraw | Status | — | — | 40 | Generation I |
| Waterfall | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation I |
| Clamp | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 | Generation I |
| Bubble | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 | Generation I |
| Crabhammer | Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 | Generation I |
| Octazooka | Special | 65 | 85% | 10 | Generation Ii |
| Rain Dance | Status | — | — | 5 | Generation Ii |
| Whirlpool | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 | Generation Ii |
| Dive | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | Generation Iii |
| Hydro Cannon | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 | Generation Iii |
| Water Spout | Special | 150 | 100% | 5 | Generation Iii |
| Muddy Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 | Generation Iii |
| Water Sport | Status | — | — | 15 | Generation Iii |
| Water Pulse | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 | Generation Iii |
| Brine | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Aqua Ring | Status | — | — | 20 | Generation Iv |
| Aqua Tail | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Aqua Jet | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 | Generation Iv |
| Soak | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Generation V |
| Scald | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation V |
| Water Pledge | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | Generation V |
| Razor Shell | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | Generation V |
| Steam Eruption | Special | 110 | 95% | 5 | Generation Vi |
| Water Shuriken | Special | 15 | 100% | 20 | Generation Vi |
| Origin Pulse | Special | 110 | 85% | 10 | Generation Vi |
| Hydro Vortex | Physical | — | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Hydro Vortex | Special | — | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Sparkling Aria | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | Generation Vii |
| Oceanic Operetta | Special | 195 | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Liquidation | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 | Generation Vii |
| Splishy Splash | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 | Generation Vii |
| Bouncy Bubble | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 | Generation Vii |
| Snipe Shot | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation Viii |
| Fishious Rend | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Max Geyser | Physical | 10 | — | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Life Dew | Status | — | — | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Flip Turn | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 | Generation Viii |
| Surging Strikes | Physical | 25 | 100% | 5 | Generation Viii |
| Wave Crash | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Jet Punch | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 | Generation Ix |
| Triple Dive | Physical | 30 | 95% | 10 | Generation Ix |
| Aqua Step | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 | Generation Ix |
| Hydro Steam | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation Ix |
| Chilling Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 | Generation Ix |
| Aqua Cutter | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | Generation Ix |
Water Abilities92 abilities
AdaptabilityPowers up moves of the same type.AnalyticBoosts move power when the Pokémon moves last.AnticipationSenses the foe’s dangerous moves.Battle ArmorBlocks critical hits.Big PecksProtects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.Clear BodyPrevents ability reduction.Cloud NineNegates weather effects.CommanderWhen the Pokémon enters a battle, it goes inside the mouth of an ally Dondozo if one is on the field. The Pokémon then issues commands from there.CompetitiveBoosts the Sp. Atk stat when a stat is lowered.Cursed BodyMay disable a move used on the Pokémon.Cute CharmInfatuates on contact.DampPrevents self-destruction.DazzlingSurprises the opposing Pokémon, making it unable to attack using priority moves.DrizzleSummons rain in battle.Emergency ExitThe Pokémon, sensing danger, switches out when its HP becomes half or less.GluttonyEncourages the early use of a held Berry.GooeyContact with the Pokémon lowers the attacker’s Speed stat.Gulp MissileWhen the Pokémon uses Surf or Dive, it will come back with prey. When it takes damage, it will spit out the prey to attack.HealerMay heal an ally’s status conditions.Huge PowerRaises ATTACK.HustleTrades accuracy for power.HydrationHeals status problems if it is raining.Hyper CutterPrevents ATTACK reduction.Ice BodyThe Pokémon regains HP in a hailstorm.IlluminateEncounter rate increases.Innards OutDamages the attacker landing the finishing hit by the amount equal to its last HP.Inner FocusPrevents flinching.IntimidateLowers the foe’s ATTACK.JustifiedRaises Attack when hit by a Dark-type move.Keen EyePrevents loss of accuracy.Lightning RodDraws electrical moves.LimberPrevents paralysis.Liquid OozeDraining causes injury.Liquid VoiceAll sound-based moves become Water-type moves.Marvel ScaleUps DEFENSE if suffering.Mega LauncherPowers up aura and pulse moves.MercilessThe Pokémon’s attacks become critical hits if the target is poisoned.Misty SurgeTurns the ground into Misty Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.Mold BreakerMoves can be used regardless of abilities.MoodyRaises one stat and lowers another.MoxieBoosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.Natural CureHeals upon switching out.ObliviousPrevents attraction.OvercoatProtects the Pokémon from damage from weather.Own TempoPrevents confusion.PickpocketSteals an item when hit by another Pokémon.Poison PointPoisons foe on contact.Poison TouchMay poison targets when a Pokémon makes contact.PressureRaises foe’s PP usage.Propeller TailIgnores the effects of opposing Pokémon’s Abilities and moves that draw in moves.ProteanChanges the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s using.ProtosynthesisBoosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.Quark DriveBoosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat on Electric Terrain or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.Rain DishSlight HP recovery in rain.RattledSome move types scare it and boost its Speed.RecklessPowers up moves that have recoil damage.RegeneratorRestores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.Rock HeadPrevents recoil damage.Rough SkinHurts to touch.Sand ForceBoosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.Sand RushBoosts the Pokémon’s Speed in a sandstorm.Sand VeilUps evasion in a sandstorm.Sap SipperBoosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move.SchoolingWhen it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.SharpnessPowers up slicing moves.Sheer ForceRemoves added effects to increase move damage.Shell ArmorBlocks critical hits.SimpleThe Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.Skill LinkIncreases the frequency of multi-strike moves.Slush RushBoosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a hailstorm.SniperPowers up moves if they become critical hits.Solid RockPowers down supereffective moves.Speed BoostGradually boosts SPEED.Sticky HoldPrevents item theft.Storm DrainThe Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves.Strong JawThe Pokémon’s strong jaw gives it tremendous biting power.SturdyNegates 1-hit KO attacks.Suction CupsFirmly anchors the body.Swift SwimRaises SPEED in rain.TelepathyAnticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it.Thick FatHeat-and-cold protection.TorrentUps WATER moves in a pinch.Tough ClawsPowers up moves that make direct contact.UnawareIgnores any change in ability by the foe.Volt AbsorbTurns electricity into HP.Water AbsorbChanges water into HP.Water BubbleLowers the power of Fire-type moves done to the Pokémon and prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.Water VeilPrevents burns.Weak ArmorPhysical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.Wimp OutThe Pokémon cowardly switches out when its HP becomes half or less.Wonder SkinMakes status-changing moves more likely to miss.Zero To HeroThe Pokémon transforms into its Hero Form when it switches out.
Water Pokémon by Size
Largest Pokémon are on the left. Smallest Pokémon are on the right.
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