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Storm Drain

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Storm Drain in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ability used by 7 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

Flavor text

Draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of being hit by Water-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.

Short effect

Redirects eligible Water-type moves, absorbs them and raises Special Attack.

Effect

Redirects eligible single-target Water-type moves to this Pokémon. Applicable Water-type moves are absorbed instead of damaging it and raise Special Attack by one stage. Outside battle, a lead holder increases the chance of applicable Water-type encounters.

Ability details

Pokémon

7