Ability profile
Dry Skin Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
7
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.
Flavor text
Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Quick summary
Dry Skin is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Dry Skin first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Dry Skin is used in main-series battles and links to 7 species profiles below.
7 Pokémon can have Dry Skin in the official dataset.
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