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Water Sport

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Water Sport

Water-type status move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move text

The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

Details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Wingull

#40

WaterFlying
Egg

Smeargle

#58

Normal
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Smeargle

#58

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Dewgong

#87

WaterIce
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dewgong

#87

WaterIce
Seel — level up; retain through evolution

Wishiwashi School

#110

Water
Egg

Wishiwashi Solo

#110

Water
Egg

Luvdisc

#111

Water
Egg

Araquanid

#142

WaterBug
Dewpider — level up; retain through evolution

Poliwag

#149

Water
Egg

Poliwrath

#151

WaterFighting
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Poliwrath

#151

WaterFighting
Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Poliwrath

#151

WaterFighting
Poliwag — level up; retain through evolution

Poliwrath

#151

WaterFighting
Poliwhirl — level up; retain through evolution

Politoed

#152

Water
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Politoed

#152

Water
Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Politoed

#152

Water
Poliwag — level up; retain through evolution

Politoed

#152

Water
Poliwhirl — level up; retain through evolution

Totodile

#158

Water
Egg

Croconaw

#159

Water
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Croconaw

#159

Water
Totodile — breeding; retain through evolution

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Totodile — breeding; retain through evolution

Marill

#183

WaterFairy
Egg

Mantine

#226

WaterFlying
Egg

Relicanth

#262

WaterRock
Egg

Ludicolo

#272

WaterGrass
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ludicolo

#272

WaterGrass
Lombre — level up; retain through evolution

Azurill

#298

NormalFairy
Egg

Roselia

#315

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Roselia

#315

GrassPoison
Budew — level up; retain through evolution

Spheal

#363

IceWater
Egg

Sealeo

#364

IceWater
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Sealeo

#364

IceWater
Spheal — breeding; retain through evolution

Walrein

#365

IceWater
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Walrein

#365

IceWater
Spheal — breeding; retain through evolution

Empoleon

#395

WaterSteel
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Empoleon

#395

WaterSteel
Piplup — level up; retain through evolution

Empoleon

#395

WaterSteel
Prinplup — level up; retain through evolution

Bidoof

#399

Normal
Egg

Bibarel

#400

NormalWater
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Bibarel

#400

NormalWater
Bidoof — breeding; retain through evolution

Roserade

#407

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Roserade

#407

GrassPoison
Budew — level up; retain through evolution

Mantyke

#458

WaterFlying
Egg

Simipour

#516

Water
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Simipour

#516

Water
Panpour — level up; retain through evolution

Froakie

#656

Water
Egg

Frogadier

#657

Water
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Frogadier

#657

Water
Froakie — breeding; retain through evolution

Greninja

#658

WaterDark
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Greninja

#658

WaterDark
Froakie — breeding; retain through evolution

Binacle

#688

RockWater
Egg

Barbaracle

#689

RockWater
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Barbaracle

#689

RockWater
Binacle — breeding; retain through evolution

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Aqua JetWaterPhysical

-

401002053

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Aqua RingWaterStatus

-

--2062

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Aqua TailWaterPhysical

-

909010170

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BrineWaterSpecial

-

6510010100

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

BubbleWaterSpecial

-

401003058

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial

-

6510020115

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

ClampWaterPhysical

-

3585158

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

CrabhammerWaterPhysical

-

10090109

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

DiveWaterPhysical

-

8010010129

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Hydro CannonWaterSpecial

-

15090512

The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Hydro PumpWaterSpecial

-

110805111

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Hydro VortexWaterPhysical

-

--10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

Hydro VortexWaterSpecial

-

--10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

LiquidationWaterPhysical

-

851001073

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Muddy WaterWaterSpecial

-

90851049

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Oceanic OperettaWaterSpecial

-

195-10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.

OctazookaWaterSpecial

-

6585106

The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Origin PulseWaterSpecial

-

11085103

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.

Rain DanceWaterStatus--5701

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Razor ShellWaterPhysical

-

75951011

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

ScaldWaterSpecial8010015146

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

SoakWaterStatus

-

-1002029

The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.

Sparkling AriaWaterSpecial

-

90100102

The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be healed by the touch of these bubbles.

Steam EruptionWaterSpecial

-

1109552

The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.

SurfWaterSpecial9010015254

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water GunWaterSpecial

-

4010025145

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water PledgeWaterSpecial

-

801001046

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.

Water PulseWaterSpecial

-

6010020294

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water ShurikenWaterSpecial

-

15100205

The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.

Water SpoutWaterSpecial

-

150100513

The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.

WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015146

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

WhirlpoolWaterSpecial

-

358515147

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

WithdrawWaterStatus

-

--4026

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

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