The Water type is one of the eighteen types of Pokémon.
Characteristics
Defense
Water-type Pokémon fare well defensively, being weak to only Electric and Grass-type moves.
Freeze-Dry is a unique Ice-type move that is super effective against Water, regardless of its actual type. The move Soak changes its target's type to only Water.
Offense
Almost all Water-type Pokémon can learn strong Ice-type moves to deal with Dragon and Grass types. Flying also has good coverage with Water attacks. Though not a type, Freeze-Dry has even better coverage with Water, as every type that resists water is weak to Freeze-Dry. A Pokémon can resist this combination only when aided by an Ability, such as Water Absorb.
Weather can affect Water-type moves, with rain boosting its power and harsh sunlight reducing it, while extremely harsh sunlight causes Water-type moves to fail completely. Almost all Water-type Pokémon can learn Rain Dance to receive its buffs on their attacks, in addition to the same-type attack bonus.
