Water (type) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia

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GenMoveCategoryContestPowerAccuracyPPRangeDescriptionIXAqua CutterPhysical70100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.IVAqua JetPhysicalCool40100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.IVAqua RingStatusBeautiful%20 (max 32)
   
   
Self
The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.IXAqua StepPhysical80100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user toys with the target and attacks it using light and fluid dance steps. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.IVAqua TailPhysicalBeautiful9090%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.VIIBouncy BubbleSpecial60100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user attacks by shooting water bubbles at the target. It then absorbs water and restores its HP by half the damage taken by the target.IVBrineSpecialTough65100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less.IBubbleSpecialCute40100%30 (max 48)
   
   
Many Others
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.IBubble BeamSpecialBeautiful65100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.IXChilling WaterSpecial50100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.IClampPhysicalTough3585%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The target is clamped and squeezed by the user's very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.ICrabhammerPhysicalTough10090%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The target is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.IIIDivePhysicalBeautiful80100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.VIIIFishious RendPhysical85100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user rends the target with its hard gills. This move's power is doubled if the user moves before the target.VIIIFlip TurnPhysical60100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.VIIIG-Max CannonadePhysical%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.VIIIG-Max CannonadeSpecial%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.VIIIG-Max Foam BurstPhysical%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents.VIIIG-Max Foam BurstSpecial%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents.VIIIG-Max HydrosnipePhysical160%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.VIIIG-Max HydrosnipeSpecial160%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.VIIIG-Max Rapid FlowPhysical%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Urshifu use. This rapid-strike move can ignore Max Guard.VIIIG-Max Rapid FlowSpecial%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Urshifu use. This rapid-strike move can ignore Max Guard.VIIIG-Max StonesurgePhysical%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field.VIIIG-Max StonesurgeSpecial%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field.IIIHydro CannonSpecialBeautiful15090%5 (max 8)
   
   
Normal
The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.IHydro PumpSpecialBeautiful11080%5 (max 8)
   
   
Normal
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.IXHydro SteamSpecial80100%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.VIIHydro VortexPhysical%1 (max 1)
   
   
Normal
The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.VIIHydro VortexSpecial%1 (max 1)
   
   
Normal
The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.IXJet PunchPhysical60100%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first.VIIILife DewStatus%10 (max 16)
   
   
Your Party
The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.VIILiquidationPhysical85100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.VIIIMax GeyserPhysical%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns.VIIIMax GeyserSpecial%3 (max 4)
   
   
1 Other
This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns.IIIMuddy WaterSpecialTough9085%10 (max 16)
   
   
Many Others
The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.VIIOceanic OperettaSpecial195%1 (max 1)
   
   
Normal
The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.IIOctazookaSpecialTough6585%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face. This may also lower the target's accuracy.VIOrigin PulseSpecialBeautiful11085%10 (max 16)
   
   
Many Others
The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.IIRain DanceStatusBeautiful%5 (max 8)
   
   
Both Sides
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.VRazor ShellPhysicalCool7595%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.VScaldSpecialTough80100%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.VIIISnipe ShotSpecial80100%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target.VSoakStatusCute100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.VIISparkling AriaSpecial90100%10 (max 16)
   
   
All Others
The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be cured by the touch of these bubbles.VIISplishy SplashSpecial90100%15 (max 24)
   
   
Many Others
The user charges a huge wave with electricity and hits the opposing Pokémon with the wave. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon with paralysis.VISteam EruptionSpecialBeautiful11095%5 (max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.ISurfSpecialBeautiful90100%15 (max 24)
   
   
All Others
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.VIIISurging StrikesPhysical25100%5 (max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user, having mastered the Water style, strikes the target with a flowing motion three times in a row. This move always lands a critical hit.IXTriple DivePhysical3095%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user performs a perfectly timed triple dive, hitting the target with splashes of water three times in a row.IWater GunSpecialCute40100%25 (max 40)
   
   
Normal
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.VWater PledgeSpecialBeautiful80100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears.IIIWater PulseSpecialBeautiful60100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.VIWater ShurikenSpecialCool15100%20 (max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.IIIWater SportStatusCute%15 (max 24)
   
   
Both Sides
The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.IIIWater SpoutSpecialBeautiful150100%5 (max 8)
   
   
Many Others
The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.IWaterfallPhysicalTough80100%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.VIIIWave CrashPhysical120100%10 (max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.IIWhirlpoolSpecialBeautiful3585%15 (max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.IWithdrawStatusCute%40 (max 64)
   
   
Self
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat.All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

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