Dry Skin (Ability)

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Generation IV
Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Generation V
Currently unknown
Generation VI
Currently unknown
Generation VII
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Dry Skin (Japanese: かんそうはだ Dry Skin) is an ability introduced in Generation IV. Four Pokémon have this ability, all of which are dual-typed.

Effect

In battle

Dry Skin modifies HP depending on climate. During sunshine, the Pokémon with this ability will lose 1/16 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. During rain the Pokémon with Dry Skin will regain 1/16 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn.

In addition, Template:Type2 attacks do 25% more damage to this Pokémon, while Template:Type2 attacks will heal 1/4 of their maximum HP. See Water Absorb.

Ouside of battle

Dry Skin has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Dry Skin

Single ability

No Pokémon have Dry Skin as their only ability.

Dual ability

# Pokémon Type Other ability

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