Dry Skin
Ability used by 4 HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon.
Flavor
In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.
Flavor Text
Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Short Effect
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Effect
This Pokémon takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage after each turn during strong sunlight, but it heals for 1/8 of its HP each turn during rain. This Pokémon takes 1.25× as much damage from Fire-type moves, but whenever a Water move hits it, it heals for 1/4 its maximum HP instead.
Pokémon
Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.
