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Water Absorb

In Pokémon ChampionsGen III

Game

Pokémon Champions

This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.

Pokémon: 27 9 as a hidden ability
On Showdown: 0.1% of Champions VGC teams bring it
Showdown rating

How it works in Champions

This Pokémon is to Water-type moves and restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when hit by a Water-type move.

“If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.

Who runs Water Absorb on Showdown

Vaporeon#169 on the Doubles ladder · 98.6% of its sets

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.

Pokémon with Water Absorb

Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

As a hidden ability