Water Type
Water-types are the ultimate all-rounders. With balanced stats, diverse moves, and great synergy, they flow into any team with ease. Dive in and ride the current to victory.
Water is the most common type, with more species than any other. This abundance comes from the wide variety of marine life that inspires designs. Many Water-types also carry a secondary typing, reflecting the diversity found in aquatic ecosystems.
It is also the second type to be paired with every other type. The Fire/Water Pokémon Volcanion completed the final missing combination, giving Water-types unmatched versatility in design.
Most Water Pokémon are based on aquatic creatures or those that thrive in watery habitats. Their moves often harness flowing streams, crashing waves, or marine techniques.
Some attacks, like Clamp, Crabhammer, and Razor Shell, are unique to Water-types, showcasing abilities only possible for species tied directly to the sea.
Fun Fact: The co-founder of Game Freak, Junichi Masuda, has stated that Water is his favorite type.
Key Abilities
Key Moves
Trainer Tips
Know their reach. Water covers Fire, Rock, and Ground, but falters against Grass and Electric. Plan accordingly.
Expect Variety. With wide movepools and dual typings, Water-types can fill offensive or defensive roles.
Control the weather. Many thrive in rain, boosting speed or power. Keep an eye on weather effects.
Respect the tide. Water Pokémon are the most abundant-don't mistake common for predictable
Solid Water-type Choices:
Gyarados
Intimidate is one of the best abilities in the game and Moxie can be devastating in the right build
Gyarados has versatile stats that you can build it as a fast sweeper or somewhat bulky
Lapras
Ice-typing provides coverage against Grass
Potential bulk with a healing option creates a wall option
Feraligatr
Pure Water-type with access to Ice and Ground moves
Access to some set-up moves and utility moves
Swampert
Ground-typing provides coverage and immunity to Electric-types
Access to some utility moves
Milotic
Potential bulk with a healing option creates a wall option
Has several utility options
Greninja
Protean is on of the best abilities in the game
Utility moves, like U-Turn
