The Pokémon anime has evolved far and wide, expanding its selection of techniques along the way. The reality is that Pokémon have to battle each other to be the best. Trainers toss their Pokémon into battle, and battles are won by choosing the best techniques.
Water Pokémon are a peculiar bunch, given that they don’t have to be in the water. Unlike fish, Water-type Pokémon can fight on land, but still deliver powerful Water-type moves. The Water-type is super effective against types like Rock, Fire, and Ground. Ranked by combat power, these are the 10 best Water moves in Pokémon.
Updated by Michael Connor Smith on August 16th, 2020: Pokémon’s foundation lies in the classic trio of Grass-Types, Fire-Types, and Water-Types. Ever since Squirtle’s introduction in Red & Blue, Water-Types have dominated battles with their amazing defensive and offensive capabilities.
Water-Type attacks often hit extremely hard and have a slew of secondary effects at their disposal to disrupt foes, but sifting through the many Water-Type attacks can be exhausting. So, we’ve decided to include a few more moves to this list to let the best of the best really shine.
15 Splishy Splash
Although Pikachu uses a combination of water and electricity when dealing damage with Splishy Splash, it is a Water-type move. This move was introduced in Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! It is one of Pikachu’s signature moves in the game. With 100% accuracy and 90 power, Splishy Splash is one of the most effective Water-type moves yet. The move is capable of leaving an opponent with paralysis, and it is learned by visiting the Move Tutor in Fuchsia City’s Pokémon Center.
14 Aqua Tail
Introduced in Generation IV, the generation containing Pokémon Platinum, Aqua Tail is one of the most powerful water moves. Its high damage-dealing, combined with no secondary effects, means that players can focus on defeating opponents without setbacks. Aqua Tail is a learned move, but it can’t be taught by TM. It’s one of the few moves in the game that doesn’t have a TM. The animation of Aqua Tail shows its user flailing their tail, creating a vortex of water that splashes an opponent.
13 Surf
Formerly HM 03 in the Pokémon game series, Surf has changed into TM94. The introduction of Ride Pokémon to the game series made HMs obsolete, which is why TMs now have infinite uses. For those who lucky enough to have grown up during Pokémon‘s heydays, the loss of HMs was a big deal.
The game’s puzzle-solving and progression revolved around HMs, but now players can enjoy moves like Surf for its combat power. Surf has 90 combat power making it a detrimental move for its user’s foe.
12 Snipe Shot
Some pesky Pokémon can avoid the full effects of incoming attacks with certain moves or abilities, but Inteleon is able to snipe right through those defenses. While it isn’t quite overpowered enough to go through something like Protect or Substitute, abilities like Storm Drain or moves like Follow Me that draw in attacks will be utterly useless.
Even if the opponent isn’t using any of these, a base 80 power, 100% accuracy, and a high critical hit ratio make for an extremely solid option in most situations. This is a move exclusive to Inteleon, making it a fearsome fighter.
11 Crabhammer
Before Generation III, this move was exclusive to Krabby and Kingler as a signature move. Understanding a signature move is accomplished by comparing Pokémon to WWE. A Pokémon’s signature move is unique to its user, and it often inflicts high-damage.
Crabhammer has a combat power of 100 and an accuracy rating of 90%. It’s worth noting that Crabhammer has a boosted critical hit ratio, which deals nearly double the amount of damage. Being attacked with a giant pincer couldn’t be a good feeling.
10 Steam Eruption
Due to their erratic nature, the most powerful Water-type moves have lower accuracy than their weaker counterparts. Steam Eruption is an example of a move with high accuracy and high combat power. It has an accuracy rating of 95% and a whopping combat power of 110.
According to the Pokémon X and Y description of Steam Eruption, “The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.” A Water-type move that is so hot that it burns its target is assuredly devastating.
9 G-Max Foam Burst
With Sword & Shield‘s new Gigantamax forms, the world was introduced to G-Max moves exclusive to these giant Pokémon. Kingler has an exclusive move of its own in the form of G-Max Foam Burst, and while it doesn’t get as much mileage on Kingler as it would with other Pokémon, it’s still a fantastic attack.
This powerful aquatic attack has a 100% chance to lower the foe’s Speed on top of dealing a good amount of damage. A guaranteed way to lower an opponent’s Speed is always a huge plus, especially to assist Pokémon that don’t quite have what it takes to make the track team.
8 Origin Pulse
Origin Pulse has an astonishing combat power of 85% and a power of 110%. The damage of Origin Pulse can be boosted when a Pokémon has the ability Mega Launcher. The only Pokémon who can wield the power of the Origin Pulse technique is Kyogre. Kyogre learns the move naturally when it reaches level 45.
According to the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire description of Origin Pulse, “The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.”
7 Hydro Pump
This Water-type move was introduced in the first generation of Pokémon. It launches a wide stream of water at its opponent. The amount of force behind this move gives it a high combat power. With 110 combat power and 80% accuracy, it is a move that can get Pokémon out of inhospitable circumstances. The move only has 5 Power Points (PP), which is why it should only be used when needed. Unless you carry Ethers or Elixers, Hydro Pump should be selected against the most fierce foes.
6 Water Spout
Now we’re getting into wet territory with some of Pokémon‘s most powerful moves. Water Spout’s base combat power is forty more than Hydro Pump. However, it comes with a catch. The actual power of Water Spout can be explained with a formula.
It is 150 multiplied by current HP and divided by maximum HP. The more HP the user has, the more damage they inflict on an opponent. Water Spout is commonly used by Pokémon like Wailmer, Wailord, Kyogre, Frillish, and Jellicent.
5 Scald
Ever since the fifth generation, Scald has been an absolute staple in competitive Pokémon for the sheer versatility that this move has. It has a base power of 80, an accuracy of 100, a 30% chance to burn foes, and will thaw out the user if they happen to be frozen.
Not only is burn a very tough status ailment to deal with, as it deals damage over time, but it also halves the damage of physical attacks used by the afflicted Pokémon. Tanky water types absolutely love this move, as it’s a great attack in just about every way.
4 Flip Turn
Flip Turn is simply the Water-type version of the Bug-type move, U-turn, but that’s precisely why it’s so dangerous. Most Water-types don’t have access to the amazing utility of U-turn, so giving them a STAB option to instantly retreat from battle while dealing damage is amazing.
A solid amount of Pokémon can learn this move through Move Tutoring in the Isle of Armor, and it’s an absolute must for physical attackers. Keldeo is a great example, as Flip Turn allows it to use its great Speed stat to safely switch out to a different party member.
3 G-Max Stonesurge
Here we have our second G-Max attack, and this one is quite a doozy. The nature of G-Max moves dictates that some kind of field hazard/status affliction will coincide with the attack, and in G-Max Stonesurge’s case, it summons Stealth Rock onto the field.
Stealth Rock is one of the best ways to passively inflict damage to Pokémon, and being able to do it by attacking is simply amazing. Beginning a battle with a Gigantamax Drednaw makes it an uphill climb for opponents to get back on their feet, making it quite the threat.
2 Hydro Cannon
Likely inspired by the move Hydro Pump, Hydro Cannon is a more powerful version of the move. It can inflict a whopping 150 combat power against opponents, making it one of the most powerful moves in the game. It was introduced in the third generation of the Pokémon main series games.
According to Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green‘s move description, “The foe is hit with a watery cannon. The user can’t move on the next turn.” Pokémon like Blastoise, Faraligatr, Swampert, and Empoleon are capable of learning this detrimental Water-type move.
1 Oceanic Operetta
Oceanic Operetta is the only Water-type Z-Move contained on this list. Z-Moves along with Oceanic Operetta were introduced in the seventh generation of the Pokémon games. So far, the only Pokémon in the game with the capability to use this move is Primarina. With an enormous combat power of 195, the move inflicts purely Water-type damage and has no secondary effects.
Oceanic Operetta is a majestic move that is an upgrade of Sparkling Aria. The only way that Primarina can summon this move is if it holds a Primarium Z. The trainer who commands the Pokémon must also have a Z-Ring or a Z-Power Ring.
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