Dry Skin (ability)
Effect
Dry Skin causes several effects:
- When hit by a Water-type attack, instead of damage it heals 1⁄4 of this Pokémon's maximum HP.
- When hit by a Fire-type attack, it does 25% more damage.
- During bright sunshine the Pokémon loses 1⁄8 of its maximum HP each turn.
- During rain the Pokémon recovers 1⁄8 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 | 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. |
Other languages
| English | Dry Skin |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かんそうはだ (Kansō Hada) |
| German | Trockenheit |
| French | Peau Sèche |
| Italian | Pellearsa |
| Spanish | Piel Seca |
Pokémon with Dry Skin
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 046 | Paras | Effect Spore | Damp |
| 047 | Parasect | Effect Spore | Damp |
| 453 | Croagunk | Anticipation | Poison Touch |
| 454 | Toxicroak | Anticipation | Poison Touch |
| 694 | Helioptile | Sand Veil | Solar Power |
| 695 | Heliolisk | Sand Veil | Solar Power |