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Dry Skin

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.

Generation: IV


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Ability FAQ

What does Dry Skin do?

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.

Which generation introduced Dry Skin?

Introduced in IV.

How many Pokémon have Dry Skin?

7 Pokémon can have this ability.

Does Dry Skin have flavor text?

Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.

What is Dry Skin's short effect?

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.