Waterfall
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Water | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 4–9 | Water | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 1–3 | Water | Spec | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Araquanid8.2%
Mega Gyarados96.3%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega SwampertPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
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)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move104 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Waterfall?
Waterfall is a Water-type Phys move.
What does Waterfall do?
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch.
What are Waterfall's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Waterfall?
104 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Seel.