Generation 3 · Ability No. 11

Water Absorb

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

Generation III Main series

29 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

15 history records

#0011

Overview

Full description

Whenever a Water-type move hits this Pokémon, it heals for 1/4 of its maximum HP, negating any other effect on it. Water moves will ignore this Pokémon's Substitute.

Overview

Effect summary

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.

15 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Water Absorb

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

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No.60 Poliwag

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Damp Hidden Ability Swift Swim

No.61 Poliwhirl

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Damp Hidden Ability Swift Swim

No.62 Poliwrath

Types

Water Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Damp Hidden Ability Swift Swim

No.131 Lapras

Types

Water Ice

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Hydration

No.134 Vaporeon

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Hydration

No.170 Chinchou

Types

Water Electric

Ability set

Primary Ability Volt Absorb Secondary Ability Illuminate Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.171 Lanturn

Types

Water Electric

Ability set

Primary Ability Volt Absorb Secondary Ability Illuminate Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.186 Politoed

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Damp Hidden Ability Drizzle

No.194 Wooper

Types

Water Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Damp Secondary Ability Water Absorb Hidden Ability Unaware

No.194 Wooper

Types

Poison Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Poison Point Secondary Ability Water Absorb Hidden Ability Unaware

No.195 Quagsire

Types

Water Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Damp Secondary Ability Water Absorb Hidden Ability Unaware

No.226 Mantine

Types

Water Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Water Absorb Hidden Ability Water Veil

No.331 Cacnea

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.332 Cacturne

Types

Plant Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.458 Mantyke

Types

Water Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Water Absorb Hidden Ability Water Veil

No.535 Tympole

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Hydration Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.536 Palpitoad

Types

Water Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Hydration Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.537 Seismitoad

Types

Water Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Poison Touch Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.556 Maractus

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Chlorophyll Hidden Ability Storm Drain

No.592 Frillish

Types

Water Ghost

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Cursed Body Hidden Ability Damp

No.593 Jellicent

Types

Water Ghost

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Cursed Body Hidden Ability Damp

No.721 Volcanion

Types

Fire Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Not available

No.751 Dewpider

Types

Water Insect

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Bubble Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.752 Araquanid

Types

Water Insect

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Bubble Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Water Absorb

Historical data

Pokémon in previous generations

Pokémon that had this Ability in an earlier generation.

Suicune No.245

Generation VI Hidden Ability

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