Dry Skin (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

In-Depth Effect

This Pokémon takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage after each turn during strong sunlight, but it heals for 1/8 of its HP each turn during rain. This Pokémon takes 1.25× as much damage from fire-type moves, but whenever a water move hits it, it heals for 1/4 its maximum HP instead.

Pokémon with Dry Skin Stats

Pokémon with Dry Skin	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	6
As a Hidden Ability	1
Total Pokémon	7

Game Descriptions

Diamond Pearl	Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Platinum	Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Black White	Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
Black 2 White 2	Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
X Y	Reduces HP if it’s hot. Water restores HP.
Sun Moon	Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in sunshine, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Sword Shield	Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.

Pokémon with Dry Skin as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#46		Paras	BugGrass	Effect Spore Dry Skin Damp(Hidden)	355	35	70	55	45	55	25
#47		Parasect	BugGrass	Effect Spore Dry Skin Damp(Hidden)	500	60	95	80	60	80	30
#453		Croagunk	PoisonFighting	Anticipation Dry Skin Poison Touch(Hidden)	361	48	61	40	61	40	50
#454		Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	Anticipation Dry Skin Poison Touch(Hidden)	596	83	106	65	86	65	85
#694		Helioptile	ElectricNormal	Dry Skin Sand Veil Solar Power(Hidden)	327	44	38	33	61	43	70
#695		Heliolisk	ElectricNormal	Dry Skin Sand Veil Solar Power(Hidden)	536	62	55	52	109	94	109

Pokémon with Dry Skin as a Hidden Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#124		Jynx	IcePsychic	Oblivious Forewarn Dry Skin(Hidden)	505	65	50	35	115	95	95

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	No
Emerald	No
FireRed LeafGreen	No
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes