Damp
Effect in Gen 9
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability16 Pokémon · 8 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0054Psyduck
#0055Golduck
#0060Poliwag
#0061Poliwhirl
#0062Poliwrath
#0116HorseaHidden
#0117SeadraHidden
#0186Politoed
#0194Wooper
#0195Quagsire
#0230KingdraHidden
#0258MudkipHidden
#0259MarshtompHidden
#0260SwampertHidden
#0938TadbulbHidden
#0939BelliboltHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Damp do?
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Which Pokémon have Damp?
16 Pokémon have it, e.g. Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Horsea, Seadra, Politoed.
Which types of Pokémon have Damp?
The most common are Water (14) / Ground (4) / Electric (2). The full breakdown of all 16 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Damp has the highest base stat total?
In order: Kingdra (540), Swampert (535), Poliwrath (510), Golduck (500), Politoed (500).