Water Compaction
Halves Water damage; Water hits sharply raise Def.
11 species 7 as main 4 as innate 4 battle AI weight, −2 to 10
In detail
Reduces damage from Water-type moves by 50% and raises Defense by 2 stages when hit by Water moves. Multiplicative with other sources of damage reduction. Defense boost applies after the hit lands. Activates on each hit of a multihit move.
Types that carry it
11 species Ground 4 Rock 4 Ghost 3 Water 3 Grass 2 Flying 1
As a main ability
7 speciesSelectable — one of up to three, and only one is active.
As an innate
4 speciesAlways on, alongside whichever main ability is chosen.
