Water (type)

The Water type (Japanese: みずタイプ Water type) is one of the eighteen types. Water-type moves are super effective against -, -, and , while Water-type Pokémon are weak to - and moves.
==Battle properties==
Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other outside the core series.
* type was introduced in Generation II.
===Additional effects===
During (introduced in Generation II) or (introduced in ), the power of Water-type moves is increased by 50%. During (introduced in Generation II), the power of Water-type moves is decreased by 50%. During (introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), all Water-type moves will fail.
The move , introduced in Generation V, causes the target to become a pure Water-type .
Water-type Pokémon are weak to the move , introduced in Generation VI, despite normally being resistant to Ice-type moves.
==Pokémon==
As of Generation IX, or % of all Pokémon are Water-type (counting those that are Water-type in at least one of their forms), making it the most common of the eighteen types among Pokémon, with coming in second. After the introduction of in Generation VI, all other types have been paired up with Water at least once, making it the second type to have this trait, after and followed by .
The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced.
===Pure Water-type Pokémon===
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# 		Name
0007		
0008		
0009		
0009		Mega
0009		Gigantamax
0054		
0055		
0060		
0061		
0086		
0090		
0098		
0099		
0099		Gigantamax
0116		
0117		
0118		
0119		
0120		
0129		
0134		
0158		
0159		
0160		
0186		
0223		
0224		
0245		
0258		
0320		
0321		
0341		
0349		
0350		
0351		
0366		
0367		
0368		
0370		
0382		
0382		Primal
0393		
0394		
0418		
0419		
0422		
0422		
0456		
0457		
0489		
0490		
0501		
0502		
0503		
0515		
0516		
0535		
0550		
0550		
0550		
0594		
0656		
0657		
0692		
0693		
0728		
0729		
0746		
0746		
0771		
0816		
0817		
0818		
0818		Gigantamax
0833		
0846		
0847		
0912		
0913		
0960		
0961		
0963		
0964		Zero Form
0964		Hero Form
0977		
===Half Water-type Pokémon===
====Primary Water-type Pokémon====
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# 		Name 	Type 1	Type 2
0062		 	 	
0072		 	 	
0073		 	 	
0079		 	 	
0080		 	 	
0080		Mega 	 	
0087		 	 	
0091		 	 	
0121		 	 	
0130		 	 	
0130		Mega 	 	
0131		 	 	
0131		Gigantamax 	 	
0170		 	 	
0171		 	 	
0183		 	 	
0184		 	 	
0194		 	 	
0195		 	 	
0199		 	 	
0211		 	 	
0222		 	 	
0226		 	 	
0230		 	 	
0259		 	 	
0260		 	 	
0260		Mega 	 	
0270		 	 	
0271		 	 	
0272		 	 	
0278		 	 	
0279		 	 	
0318		 	 	
0319		 	 	
0319		Mega 	 	
0339		 	 	
0340		 	 	
0342		 	 	
0369		 	 	
0395		 	 	
0423		 	 	
0423		 	 	
0458		 	 	
0484		 	 	
0484		 	 	
0503		Hisuian Form	 	
0536		 	 	
0537		 	 	
0564		 	 	
0565		 	 	
0580		 	 	
0581		 	 	
0592		 	 	
0593		 	 	
0647		 	 	
0647		 	 	
0658		 	 	
0658		Ash- 	 	
0730		 	 	
0751		 	 	
0752		 	 	
0779		 	 	
0788		 	 	
0834		 	 	
0834		Gigantamax 	 	
0882		 	 	
0883		 	 	
0902		 	 	
0914		 	 	
0976		 	 	
1009		 	 	
====Secondary Water-type Pokémon====
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# 		Name 	Type 1	Type 2
0128		Paldean Form(Aqua Breed)	 	
0138		 	 	
0139		 	 	
0140		 	 	
0141		 	 	
0283		 	 	
0363		 	 	
0364		 	 	
0365		 	 	
0400		 	 	
0479		 	 	
0688		 	 	
0689		 	 	
0690		 	 	
0721		 	 	
0747		 	 	
0748		 	 	
0767		 	 	
0768		 	 	
0845		 	 	
0845		 	 	
0845		 	 	
0892		 	 	
0892		Gigantamax 	 	
0978		Curly Form 	 	
0978		Droopy Form 	 	
0978		Stretchy Form 	 	
0991		 	 	
1017		 	 	
===Unique Terastallized states===
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# 		Name 	Base types	Base types
1017		(Terastallized state)	 	
===Changed types===
These Water-type Pokémon have had their types changed.
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# 		Name	Original types	Original types	Original types	New types	New types	New types
0183		 	Gen II-V 	Gen VI+ 	 	 	 	
0184		 	Gen II-V 	Gen VI+ 	 	 	 	
0479		 	Gen IV 	Electric 	Ghost 	Gen V+ 	 	
==Moves==
As of Generation IX, there are 53 Water-type moves, which makes up 5.67% of all moves (excluding those that are Water-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with as the 5th most common type among moves, after and before .
Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Water-type moves were special, but they may now also be physical depending on the attack.
==Abilities==
===Interacting with the Water type===
A with or will become a Water-type Pokémon if it uses a Water-type move. A Pokémon with , , , , or will become a Water-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Water-type move, is sent out against a Water-type opponent, if the weather is , if it is holding a Water Memory, or if it is holding a Splash Plate or Waterium Z.
Gen 	Ability 	Description
 	 	The Pokémon changes the weather to nullify Water-type attacks.
 	 	Restores the Pokémon's HP in rain or when it is hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
 	 	Sound-based moves become Water-type moves.
 	 	Boosts the Speed stat drastically when the Pokémon is hit by a Fire- or Water-type move.
 	 	The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
 	 	Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
 	 	If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
 	 	Lowers the power of Fire-type moves that hit the Pokémon and prevents it from being burned.
 	 	Boosts the Defense stat sharply when the Pokémon is hit by a Water-type move.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
===Exclusive Abilities===
Only Water-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
Gen 	Ability 	Description
 	 	The Pokémon makes it rain when it enters a battle.
 	 	Powers up pulse moves.
 	 	Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
 	 	The Pokémon's water veil prevents it from being burned.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
==Items==
 	Name 	Description
 	Absorb Bulb 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This single-use bulb boosts the Sp. Atk stat if the holder is damaged by a Water-type attack.
 	Douse Drive 	A cassette to be held by . It changes Genesect's move so it becomes Water type.
 	Luminous Moss 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This single-use luminous moss boosts the Sp. Def stat if the holder is damaged by a Water-type move.
 	Lustrous Orb 	A beautifully shining gem to be held by . It boosts the power of Palkia’s - and Water-type moves.
 	Mystic Water 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This teardrop-shaped gem boosts the power of the holder's Water-type moves.
 	Net Ball 	A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Pokémon.
 	Passho Berry 	If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Water-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
 	Sea Incense 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This incense has a curious aroma that boosts the power of Water-type moves.
 	Splash Plate 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of water and boosts the power of the holder’s Water-type moves.
 	Water Gem 	A gem with an essence of water. When held, it strengthens the power of a Water-type move one time.
 	Water Memory 	A memory disc that contains Water-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by .
 	Water Tera Shard 	On rare occasions, these shards form when a Pokémon]] falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
 	Waterium Z 	This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Water-type moves to Z-Moves.
 	Wave Incense 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This incense has a curious aroma that boosts the power of Water-type moves.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.
===Cram-o-matic===
	Name
	Big Pearl
	Blue Apricorn
	Chesto Berry
	Damp Rock
	Fossilized Fish
	
	Pearl String
	Prism Scale
	Shell Bell
	Throat Spray
	Water Stone
	
==Notable Water-type Trainers==
Gen	Trainer 	Title 	Location
 	Misty 	Gym Leader 	Cerulean Gym
 	Wallace 	Gym LeaderSootopolitan 	Sootopolis GymHoenn Pokémon League
 	Juan 	Gym Leader 	Sootopolis Gym
 	Crasher Wake	Gym Leader 	Pastoria Gym
 	Cress 	Gym LeaderPokémon Trainer	Striaton Gym
 	Marlon 	Gym Leader 	Humilau Gym
 	Siebold 	Elite Four 	Kalos Pokémon League
 	Lana 	Trial Captain 	Brooklet Hill
 	Nessa 	Gym Leader 	Hulbury Stadium
 	Kofu 	Gym Leader 	Cascarrafa Gym
==Icons==
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==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
===Fully evolved===
==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Sleep===
Unlike in the core series games, in , each Pokémon can only have one type, which determines the kind of Berry that the Pokémon will gather for to feed on. Water-type Pokémon will gather Oran Berries, and typically have the Slumbering sleep type.
The following is a list of Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep.
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# 	Pokémon	Name	
0007	 	 	Slumbering
0008	 	 	Slumbering
0009	 	 	Slumbering
0054	 	 	Dozing
0055	 	 	Slumbering
0079	 	 	Snoozing
0080	 	 	Snoozing
0134	 	 	Slumbering
0158	 	 	Slumbering
0159	 	 	Slumbering
0160	 	 	Slumbering
0194	 	 	Slumbering
0195	 	 	Slumbering
0199	 	 	Snoozing
0245	 	 	Slumbering
0912	 	 	Slumbering
0913	 	 	Slumbering
==In the TCG==
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG, Water generally adopts all Pokémon under its typing.
Similar to the games, Water-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to and with no resistances. Water-type Pokémon are strong against and Pokémon, whilst Pokémon and some Pokémon can resist this type.
==Trivia==
* Generation I introduced the most Water-type of any generation, with 32, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Water-type Pokémon, with nine.
* Generation VIII introduced the most Water-type moves of any generation, with twelve, and Generation II and VI introduced the fewest Water-type moves with three.
* Generation II is the only generation to have not introduced a Water-type specialist.
* Starting in Generation II, Water has the most Pokémon with a specific type.
* Out of every type, Water has the most Gym Leaders, at eight.
* The Water type has the most Pokémon that evolve via trading, at six.
* The Water type has the most Gigantamax forms of all types, at six, as well as the most G-Max Moves, at five.
* Out of the usual three first partner Pokémon types, Water is the only one to have all of its members — including their respective evolutions — be listed as the same color, namely blue.
* Junichi Masuda has stated that Water is his favorite type.Preview : Pokemon Platinum: Developer Interview! - GamePro.com
==References==
==In other languages==
de:Wasser
es:Tipo agua
fr:Eau
it:Acqua
ja:みず
zh:水（属性）