Water-type Pokemon: Weaknesses & Strengths Explained

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Get the complete guide to mastering battles with Water-type Pokemon, whether you’re fighting alongside them or against them. Discover their weaknesses, resistances, top counters, and more.

Similarly, Water-type Pokemon are always available as a starter option at the start of any Pokemon mainline game, just like Fire and Grass Pokemon.

Since Generation 1, this type has been a part of the franchise and remains the most prevalent type with 177 entries in the Pokedex. The Normal type comes in a close second.

As these are some of the most formidable opponents you will encounter, it is crucial to understand their weaknesses in order to emerge victorious.

Water-type Pokemon Weaknesses

Water-type Pokemon have two main vulnerabilities when it comes to attacks and types of opposing Pokemon:

• Electric
• Grass

Hence, to defeat a Water-type Pokemon, assemble a team with Pokemon of corresponding types and ensure they possess compatible movesets.

Remember that the situation may vary based on your opponent’s secondary type (if they have one).

Water-type Pokemon Strengths & Resistances

Although they have their own vulnerabilities, Water-type Pokemon possess a certain level of immunity against specific types and attacks, such as Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel. This means that in order to successfully defeat a Water-type creature, you should refrain from using any Pokemon with these abilities.

If you choose to include a Water ‘mon in your team, make sure to utilize their strengths against Fire, Ground, and Rock opponents, as Water-type moves are especially effective against them. However, avoid using your Water partner in battles against Grass, Dragon, or other Water creatures, as their attacks will not be very effective.

Keep in mind that having a secondary type on your Water-type Pokemon may give you an advantage in battle.

Best counters for Water-type Pokemon

To effectively battle against Water-type Pokemon, it is important to consider the following counters:

• Ogerpon Teal Mask (Grass)
• Raikou (Electric)
• Xurkitree (Electric)
• Hisuian Electrode (Electric/Grass)
• Mow Forme Rotom (Electric/Grass)

When facing Water type Pokemon, pure Electric-type Pokemon are dependable choices, but selecting dual Electric/Grass-type options is even more effective as it allows for targeting both weaknesses.

Electric or Grass typing can be combined with any other type, except those that are resisted by Water Pokemon, such as Steel, Fire, Water, and Ice. This means that Pokemon like Zekrom, Miraidon, Decidueye, and others are still viable choices.

Best Types for Water-type Pokemon in Tera

With the unveiling of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and the arrival of Gen 9, it is important for players to familiarize themselves with the most effective Water type combinations, as this mechanic slightly alters the rules of battle.

• Water: Enhances the effectiveness of Water-type moves, with added strength during rainy conditions on the battlefield.
• Grass: A defensive Tera Type that enables Water-type Pokemon to withstand Grass attacks by Terastallizing.
• Terastallizing will make your Water-type immune to Electric-type moves while on the ground.

Best Water Moves in Pokemon

Within the world of Pokemon, there exists a total of 48 moves that fall under the Water-type category. From this vast selection, we have carefully selected the strongest special, physical, and status attacks that are at your disposal during battles.

MOVE	CATEGORY	POWER	ACCURACY	PP	EFFECT	GEN
Water Spout	Special	150	100%	5	The higher the user’s HP, the higher the damage caused	Gen III
Hydro Pump	Special	110	80%	5	–	Gen I
Origin Pulse	Special	110	85%	10	Hits all adjacent opponents	Gen VI
Surf	Special	90	100%	15	Hits all adjacent opponents	Gen I
Wave Crash	Physical	120	100%	10	User receives recoil damage	Gene VIII
Crabhammer	Physical	100	90%	10	High critical hit ratio	Gen I
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90%	10	–	Gen IV
Liquidation	Physical	85	100%	10	May lower the opponent’s Defense	Gen VII
Life Dew	Status	X	X	10	User and teammates recover HP	Gene VIII
Rain Dance	Status	X	X	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns	Gen II

Best Water-type Pokemon of all time

As of Gen 9, the Pokemon franchise has a grand total of 177 Water-type creatures. Out of these, the following 10 have been ranked as the best:

• Primal Kyogre
• Palkia
• Blastoise
• Gyarados
• Greninja
• Walking Wake
• Swampert
• Kill Finn
• Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)
• Kill Finn

If none of the aforementioned Pokemon interests you, you can refer to our list of the 15 Best Water-type Pokemon for more choices.

All you need to know about Water-type Pokemon is summarized in the above paragraph.