Generation 4 · Ability No. 87

Dry Skin

Learn how Dry Skin works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation IV Main series
7 compatible Pokémon
0 variants
12 history records
#0087 Dry Skin
Overview

Full description

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.

Overview

Effect summary

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.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

12 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
Current compatibility

Pokémon with Dry Skin

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