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===Additional effects=== | ===Additional effects=== | ||
During {{weather|rain}} (introduced in [[Generation II]]) or heavy rain (introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}), the power of Water-type moves is | During {{weather|rain}} (introduced in [[Generation II]]) or {{a|Primordial Sea|heavy rain}} (introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}), the power of Water-type [[move]]s is increased by 50%. During {{weather|harsh sunlight}} (introduced in Generation II), the power of Water-type moves is decreased by 50%. During {{a|Desolate Land|extremely harsh sunlight}} (introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), all Water-type moves will fail. | ||
The move {{m|Soak}}, introduced in [[Generation V]], causes the target to [[type change|become]] a pure Water-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. | |||
Water-type Pokémon are weak to the {{type|Ice}} move {{m|Freeze-Dry}}, introduced in [[Generation VI]], despite normally being resistant to Ice-type moves. | |||
Water-type Pokémon are weak to the {{type|Ice}} move {{m|Freeze-Dry}}, introduced in [[Generation VI]]. | |||
==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of [[Generation IX]], | As of [[Generation IX]], {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Water-type Pokémon|pages}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Water-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon are Water-type (counting those that are Water-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]]), making it the most common of the eighteen [[type]]s among Pokémon, with {{t|Normal}} coming in second. After the introduction of {{p|Volcanion}} in [[Generation VI]], all other types have been paired up with Water at least once, making it the second type to have this trait, after {{t|Flying}} and followed by {{t|Psychic}}. | ||
The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. {{DL||Changed types|Some Pokémon}} have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced. | The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. {{DL||Changed types|Some Pokémon}} have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced. | ||
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==Moves== | ==Moves== | ||
As of [[Generation IX]], | As of [[Generation IX]], 53 [[move]]s or 5.81% of all moves are Water-type (excluding those that are Water-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with {{t|Dark}} as the 5th most common type among moves, after {{t|Fighting}} and before {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Electric}}. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Water-type moves were [[special move|special]], but they may now also be [[physical move|physical]] depending on the attack. | ||
Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Water-type moves were [[special move|special]], but they may now also be [[physical move|physical]] depending on the attack. | |||
{{movelist/battle-head|Water}} | {{movelist/battle-head|Water}} | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Interacting with the Water type=== | ===Interacting with the Water type=== | ||
A Pokémon with {{a|Protean}} or {{a|Libero}} will become a Water-type Pokémon if it uses a Water-type move. A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Water-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Water-type move, is sent out against a Water-type opponent, if the [[weather]] is rainy, if it is holding a [[Water Memory]], or if it is holding a [[Splash Plate]] or [[Waterium Z]]. | A {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{a|Protean}} or {{a|Libero}} will become a Water-type Pokémon if it uses a Water-type [[move]]. A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Water-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Water-type move, is sent out against a Water-type opponent, if the [[weather]] is {{weather|rain|rainy}}, if it is holding a [[Water Memory]], or if it is holding a [[Splash Plate]] or [[Waterium Z]]. | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{water color}}; border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{water color}}; border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}" | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Generation I]] introduced the most Water-type Pokémon of any generation with 32, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest Water-type Pokémon with nine. | * [[Generation I]] introduced the most Water-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of any [[generation]], with 32, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest Water-type Pokémon, with nine. | ||
* [[Generation VIII]] introduced the most Water-type | * [[Generation VIII]] introduced the most Water-type [[move]]s of any generation, with twelve, and [[Generation II]] and [[Generation VI|VI]] introduced the fewest Water-type moves with three. | ||
* Generation II is the only generation to have not introduced a Water-type specialist. | * Generation II is the only generation to have not introduced a Water-type specialist. | ||
* Out of every type, Water has the most [[Gym Leader]]s, at eight. | * Out of every type, Water has the most [[Gym Leader]]s, at eight. |
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