Ability profile
Water Compaction Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VII
Pokémon with ability
2
Effect
Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.
Flavor text
Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat sharply when hit by a Water-type move.
Quick summary
Water Compaction is a main-series ability from Generation VII. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VII
Water Compaction first appeared in Generation VII. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Water Compaction is used in main-series battles and links to 2 species profiles below.
2 Pokémon can have Water Compaction in the official dataset.
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