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Dry Skin (ability)

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Dry Skin
かんそうはだ
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Generation III
Generation IV Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.

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.

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Effect

In battle

Dry Skin modifies HP depending on climate. During sunshine, the Pokémon with this ability will lose 1/8 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. During rain the Pokémon with Dry Skin will regain 1/8 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn.

In addition, Fire-type attacks do 25% more damage to this Pokémon, while Water-type attacks will heal ¼ of their maximum HP.

Outside 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
046 046 Paras Bug Grass Effect Spore
047 047 Parasect Bug Grass Effect Spore
453 453 Croagunk Poison Fighting Anticipation
454 454 Toxicroak Poison Fighting Anticipation

See also

In other languages

  • Italian: Pellearsa
  • Spanish: Piel seca
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