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Dry Skin

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Dry Skin in Pokémon X & Y

Ability used by 7 X and Y Pokémon.

Flavor text

Reduces HP if it’s 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.

Ability details

Pokémon

7