What are the weaknesses of water-type Pokémon?

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Pokémon from type Water are the Pokémon types most commonly used in Pokemon Go. Indeed, this type is popular because it has only two weaknesses and twice as many resistances.

Discover weaknesses and strengths of water-type Pokémon and all the information you need to know about this type in this article!

To find out about weaknesses of all Pokémon typescheck out this article!

Which type is effective against the Water type?

The attack of this type of Pokémon is reinforced by the rainy weather. It is therefore possible for some trainers to use the weather to their advantage if it is forecast.

Here are the Pokémon types that are effective against this type :

The Électrik type

En raison de la présence d’une couche de graisse sous-cutanée, les Pokémon de type Eau sont extremely vulnerable to attacks by Électrik type, through their internal organs.

Image showing electrik type beating water type
Image showing the Electrik type beating the Water type. Source : Alucare.fr

The Plant type

A layer of hydrophobic wax covers the Pokémon of type Plant. These are protected from attack Water type.

Illustration of how the plant type beats the water type
Illustration of the fact that the Plant type beats the Water type. Source : Alucare.fr

What are the strengths and resistances of water-type Pokémon?

Among the best attacks of the water type are Cascade, Hydrocanon, Surf, Ocroupi, Giclédo, bubble d'O, and Hydroblast.

Indeed, in terms of power, Giclédo has a 150 max power rating, followed by Hydrocanon with 120 and Surf with 90.

Resistance :

a) Fire and ice types

Grâce à la couche de graisse et l’épaisseur de leur peau, un Water-type Pokémon is protected against  Fire type and of Ice type.

b) Steel type

Avec l’épaisseur de sa couche graisseuse, les attaques de type Acier ont moins d’effet on the internal organs and muscles of water-type Pokémon.

c) Water type

Water-type Pokémon are protected by their impermeable skin and thickThis enables them to resist water-type attacks.

The strengths of water-type Pokémon

Now that you know their weaknesses, you should know that water-type Pokémon are strong against :

a) Fire-type Pokémon

Pokémon from Fire type require grande quantité d’oxygène. Thus, anything that covers their skin and prevents them from breathing through their stomata causes them a great deal of stress.

Fire-type Pokémon are therefore sensitive to water attacks.

b) Rock-type Pokémon

Les minéraux tels que la calcite sont très bien dissous par l’eau. Par conséquent, les Water attacks are extremely effective against Roche type.

c) Ground-type Pokémon

Pokémon from type Soil are sensitive to water-type attacks.

Which Pokémon are stronger than the Water type in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the weaknesses of water-type Pokémon are as follows:

  • The Électrik types,
  • Plant types.

But as for their strength in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, they are strong against :

  • Fire types ;
  • Roche types ;
  • Sol types.

They are resistant for the following types :

  • Water type,
  • The Steel and Ice type.

However, these weaknesses ne s’appliquent pas aux double-types. Afin de causer davantage de dégâts, prêtez attention aux faiblesses des Pokémon de l’autre type également.

Water-type Pokémon : about

The Water-type Pokémon is one of eighteen types qui constitue la série principale de Pokémon. Il a été introduit dès la première génération et est présent jusqu’à aujour’dhui. Ce type de Pokémon est classé comme special and is the one who counts lMore Pokémon and many of its representatives have a double type.

Often associated with rock and soil types, in the trading card game, the Water type also includes Pokémon Ice.

In fact, there are 150 species of Water-type Pokémon. The most commonly used in strategy are Leviator (and its Mega-Evolution), Predastery, Tokopisco, Amphinobi and Keldeo.

There's also Motisma, Mega-Flagadoss and Démanta. Ludicolo, Tarpaud, Bekipan and Mega-Laggron are popular in the Rain Teams according to the generations played.

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Illustration of water-type Pokémon for our article on their weaknesses. Source : Alucare.fr

Summary of Pokémon strengths and weaknesses

In order to help you in your battles, here is a table giving you some useful tips. Additional Information about the attacks of water-type Pokémon and their defenses against attacks by other Pokémon GO :

Image illustrating the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon according to type
Table showing Pokémon strengths and weaknesses by type.

Here's how to read the table:

  • 2 in green means attack effective ;
  • All 1/2 in red mean attack that n’est pas efficace ;
  • All 0s in black mean attack totally ineffective.

To find out more about weaknesses of other types of Pokémon :

Now it's your turn! Now you know the weaknesses and the game's Water-type Pokémon resistances !

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