Water Compaction (ability)

Effect

Water Compaction raises the bearer's Defense by 2 stages when it is hit by a Water-type move.

Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Game descriptions

Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat sharply when hit by a Water-type move.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat sharply when hit by a Water-type move.
Scarlet​/​Violet Boosts the Defense stat sharply when the Pokémon is hit by a Water-type move.

Other languages

English Water Compaction
Japanese みずがため (Mizu Gatame)
German Verklumpen
French Sable Humide
Italian Idrorinforzo
Spanish Hidrorrefuerzo

Pokémon with Water Compaction

#
Name
2nd ability
Hidden ability
Sandygast0769 Sandygast Sand Veil
Palossand0770 Palossand Sand Veil

Water Compaction as a hidden ability

No Pokémon have Water Compaction as a hidden ability.