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Muddy Water in Pokémon X & Y

Water-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

90

Accuracy

85

PP

10

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Azurill

#41

NormalFairy
Egg

Marill

#42

WaterFairy
Egg

Azumarill

#43

WaterFairy
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Azumarill

#43

WaterFairy
Azurill — breeding

Tentacool

#72

WaterPoison
Egg

Tentacruel

#73

WaterPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tentacruel

#73

WaterPoison
Tentacool — breeding

Squirtle

#86

Water
Egg

Wartortle

#87

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wartortle

#87

Water
Squirtle — breeding

Blastoise

#88

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise

#88

Water
Squirtle — breeding

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Squirtle — breeding

Lickitung

#108

Normal
Egg

Horsea

#116

Water
Egg

Seadra

#117

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seadra

#117

Water
Horsea — breeding

Smeargle

#124

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

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
Egg

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Omanyte — breeding

Kingdra

#230

WaterDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kingdra

#230

WaterDragon
Horsea — breeding

Barboach

#339

WaterGround
Egg

Whiscash

#340

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Whiscash

#340

WaterGround
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Whiscash

#340

WaterGround
Barboach — breeding

Clamperl

#366

Water
Egg

Huntail

#367

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Huntail

#367

Water
Clamperl — breeding

Gorebyss

#368

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gorebyss

#368

Water
Clamperl — breeding

Relicanth

#369

WaterRock
Egg

Lickilicky

#463

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lickilicky

#463

Normal
Lickitung — breeding

Basculin Blue Striped

#550

Water
Egg

Basculin Red Striped

#550

Water
Egg

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Aqua Jet

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

Water

-

401002044
Aqua Ring

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

Water

-

--2052
Aqua Tail

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

Water

-

909010134
Brine

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

Water

-

651001092
Bubble

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

Water

-

401003051
Bubble Beam

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

Water

-

651002057
Clamp

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

Water

-

3585158
Crabhammer

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

Water

-

10090107
Dive

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

Water

-

8010010121
Hydro Cannon

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

Water

-

1509058
Hydro Pump

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

Water

-

11080597
Octazooka

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

Water

-

6585106
Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5557
Razor Shell

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

Water

-

75951010
Scald

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

Water8010015123
Soak

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

Water

-

-1002023
Steam Eruption

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

Water

-

1109552
Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015183
Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water

-

401002586
Water Pledge

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

Water

-

801001020
Water Pulse

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

Water

-

6010020249
Water Shuriken

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

Water

-

15100203
Water Sport

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

Water

-

--1565
Water Spout

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

Water

-

150100512
Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015111
Whirlpool

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

Water

-

358515136
Withdraw

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

Water

-

--4021