Dry Skin (ability)

Effect

Dry Skin causes several effects:

  • When hit by a Water-type attack, instead of damage it heals 14 of this Pokémon's maximum HP.
  • When hit by a Fire-type attack, it does 25% more damage.
  • During bright sunshine the Pokémon loses 18 of its maximum HP each turn.
  • During rain the Pokémon recovers 18 of its maximum HP each turn.

Game descriptions

Diamond​/​Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold​/​SoulSilver
Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2
Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
X​/​Y
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire
Reduces HP if it’s hot. Water restores HP.
Sun​/​Moon Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in sunshine, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Scarlet​/​Violet Restores the Pokémon’s HP in rain or when it is hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.

Other languages

English Dry Skin
Japanese かんそうはだ (Kansō Hada)
German Trockenheit
French Peau Sèche
Italian Pellearsa
Spanish Piel Seca
Korean 건조피부
Chinese (Simplified) 干燥皮肤
Chinese (Traditional) 乾燥皮膚

Pokémon with Dry Skin

Dry Skin as a hidden ability

#
Name
Other abilities
Jynx 0124 Jynx Oblivious
Forewarn