Generation IV Ability
Dry Skin
Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.
Dry Skin is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation IV. Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Full effect
This Pokémon takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage after each turn during strong sunlight, but it heals for 1/8 of its HP each turn during rain. This Pokémon takes 1.25× as much damage from fire-type moves, but whenever a water move hits it, it heals for 1/4 its maximum HP instead.
“Restores the Pokémon's HP in rain or when it is hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.”
Pokémon with Dry Skin
7 PokémonRegular ability (6)
Hidden ability (1)
