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Water Absorb

Water Absorb

Description

If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

Pokémon with this ability

27 species

As a regular ability (18)

#0060Poliwag
#0061Poliwhirl
#0062Poliwrath
#0131Lapras
#0134Vaporeon
#0186Politoed
#0194Wooper
#0195Quagsire
#0226Mantine
#0458Mantyke
#0556Maractus
#0592Frillish
#0593Jellicent
#0721Volcanion
#0882Dracovish
#0883Arctovish
#0980Clodsire
#1017Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)

As a hidden ability (9)

#0170Chinchou
#0171Lanturn
#0331Cacnea
#0332Cacturne
#0535Tympole
#0536Palpitoad
#0537Seismitoad
#0751Dewpider
#0752Araquanid