Water Absorb
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Volcanion600
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)550
Lapras535
Vaporeon525
Poliwrath510
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Politoed
AraquanidPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)
Clodsire
QuagsirePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Pokémon with this ability18 Pokémon · 6 of them as a Hidden Ability
FAQ
What does Water Absorb do?
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Which Pokémon have Water Absorb?
18 Pokémon have it, e.g. Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Lapras, Vaporeon, Chinchou, Lanturn, Politoed.
Which types of Pokémon have Water Absorb?
The most common are Water (14) / Ground (4) / Grass (3). The full breakdown of all 18 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Water Absorb has the highest base stat total?
In order: Volcanion (600), Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) (550), Lapras (535), Vaporeon (525), Poliwrath (510).
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