Water Absorb (ability)
Effect
A Pokémon with Water Absorb heals 1⁄4 of its maximum HP when hit by a Water-type attack.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Changes water into HP. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage. |
| Scarlet/Violet | If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage. |
Other languages
| English | Water Absorb |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ちょすい (Chosui) |
| German | H2O-Absorber |
| French | Absorb Eau |
| Italian | Assorbacqua |
| Spanish | Absorbe Agua |
| Korean | 저수 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 储水 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 儲水 |
Pokémon with Water Absorb
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poliwag | Damp | Swift Swim | |
| Poliwhirl | Damp | Swift Swim | |
| Poliwrath | Damp | Swift Swim | |
| Lapras | Shell Armor | Hydration | |
| Vaporeon | — | Hydration | |
| Politoed | Damp | Drizzle | |
| Wooper | Damp | Unaware | |
| Wooper Paldean Wooper |
Poison Point | Unaware | |
| Quagsire | Damp | Unaware | |
| Mantine | Swift Swim | Water Veil | |
| Mantyke | Swift Swim | Water Veil | |
| Maractus | Chlorophyll | Storm Drain | |
| Frillish | Cursed Body | Damp | |
| Jellicent | Cursed Body | Damp | |
| Volcanion | — | — | |
| Dracovish | Strong Jaw | Sand Rush | |
| Arctovish | Ice Body | Slush Rush | |
| Clodsire | Poison Point | Unaware | |
| Ogerpon Wellspring Mask |
— | Embody Aspect |
Water Absorb as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chinchou |
Volt Absorb Illuminate |
|
| Lanturn |
Volt Absorb Illuminate |
|
| Cacnea |
Sand Veil |
|
| Cacturne |
Sand Veil |
|
| Tympole |
Swift Swim Hydration |
|
| Palpitoad |
Swift Swim Hydration |
|
| Seismitoad |
Swift Swim Poison Touch |
|
| Dewpider |
Water Bubble |
|
| Araquanid |
Water Bubble |