Best Water Pokemon

Water-type Pokemon are just an absolute joy. With their usual blue color schemes or aquatic tendencies, the Water types tip the scales and stand apart as more than "just some fish." Since there are so many out there, a full ocean of options, boiling it down to just a few is a hard feat.

That said, certain Pokemon naturally float to the top, rising so far above the competition that they make their rivals almost obsolete in the process. Countless Water-types are worthy of recognition but are arguably more deserving than others for a variety of different reasons.

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Updated on January 30, 2025, by Ben Painter: Gamers are very familiar with Water Pokemon, as they can use one right from the start. But if players pick another type, there are still 177 different watery Pokemon to add to the roster in a playthrough of a Pokemon game. Pokemon gamers will know that each creature can have two types, adding a different dynamic and giving them different STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves and unique ways that the creatures can be hit for damage. Having a Water-type Pokemon on the team is always handy, as they can deal super effective damage to Rock, Ground, and Fire types. They also resist Fire, Water, Steel, and Ice moves. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet added some awesome Water types to the game that have become some real favorites among fans. Since Pokemon features a vast array of Water types, this article has been updated to include even more of the best.

45 Golisopod

A Great Design But A Very Poor Ability

• Dual Type: Bug
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Weaknesses: Flying (2x), Rock (2x), Electric (2x)
• Best Stat: 140 Defense

The Hard Scale Pokemon has an awesome design and a great typing which counters a lot of each type's weaknesses. Defensively, this Pokemon is rock solid and is not bad in the attacking department either.

However, what knocks this Pokemon down a few pegs is its ability, Emergency Exit. When its HP drops below half this Pokemon automatically recalls itself from battle, forcing the player to switch to a different one. This can be really annoying considering this 'mon has 40 Speed. It does make up for it with great Defense, so chances are it can take at least one hit to avoid being returned to its Poke Ball.

Golispod's Best Learned Moves

Due to its annoying ability, priority moves are the way forward to ensure that gamers can get an attack away before it is forced out. Moves like First Impression and Sucker Punch are vital here. Razor Shell and Swords Dance should make up the other moves to make for a well-balanced Pokemon.

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44 Poliwrath

Limited Type Coverage

• Dual Type: Fighting
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Generation: 1
• Weaknesses: Flying (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x)
• Best Stat: 95 Attack & Defense

Pokemon fans may know this 'mon as the signature partner of Red from the Pokemon Adventures manga. As a member of the Original 151, it certainly holds a soft spot among fans.

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But, this Pokemon can hold its own in battle too. With fantastic all-around stats and a decent set of potential abilities which make it one of the best Water-type Pokemon. However, there are a few things that let this one down, it has a lot of weaknesses and its movepool is fairly limited. It can learn some Ice and Ground moves to go along with its two types, but other than that there isn't much there for coverage.

Poliwrath's Best Learned Moves

Poliwrath has quite a limited movepool, but gamers can make a decent 'mon with Dynamic Punch, Belly Drum, Rain Dance and Hydro Pump. It doesn't learn a Physical Water move by level-up, but it can be taught Waterfall or Liquidation by TM or TR, which will be the better option.

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43 Tauros Aqua Breed

A Very Rare Pokemon

• Dual Type: Fighting
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Generation: 9
• Weaknesses: Flying (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x)
• Best Stat: 110 Attack

Tauros was given a regional variant in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, and it came in three forms. One of those is the Aqua Breed which, of course, is Fighting/Water-type.

Its signature move, Raging Bull, changes its type depending on which Tauros it is and, in this case, it is Water, as a 90 base-power Physical move, it is perfect for this Pokemon. However, it does have five different weaknesses in the game, which doesn't make for a good ranking. It can counter this with a few moves that it can learn by TM/TR, such as a wide variety of Ground moves.

Tauros Aqua Breed's Best Learned Moves

There are a few different ways that gamers could go, but the best option is Aqua Jet for a STAB priority move, Raging Bull Close Combat for STAB attacking moves and either Rest or Swagger for some support. Teaching this Pokemon Earthquake could be a way to go as it will counter a big weakness of Electric Pokemon.

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42 Octillery

Great Type Coverage & Decent Stats

• Dual Type: N/A
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Generation: 2
• Weaknesses: Grass (2x), Electric (2x)
• Best Stat: 105 Attack & Special Attack

As a Pokemon based on a tank, it makes sense that this Pokemon has great attacking stats. Combining this with a huge variety of moves it can learn, including Psychic and Fire moves. Gamers have one of the best Water-type Pokemon when they use the Jet Pokemon.

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Being a pure Water-type offers little weaknesses, but doesn't allow for another STAB option. One of its better abilities is Sniper, which increases Critical Hit damage by 50%. When used with Bullet Seed or Rock Blast, Octillery can absolutely decimate opponents in battle.

Octillery's Best Learned Moves

The combination of Ocktazooka and Lock-On is a must for Octillery along with Ice Beam and Bullet Seed for some type coverage. This Pokemon can learn a lot of TM's also, with Flamethrower the pick of the bunch as it will counter the Grass-type weakness.

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41 Ludicolo

No Stand Out Stats But A Fan Favorite

• Dual Type: Grass
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
• Generation: 3
• Weaknesses: Flying (2x), Poison (2x), Bug (2x)
• Best Stat: 100 Special Defense

Ludicolo is famous for being used in the Pokemon anime by Brock, showing off his joyful dancing. It also had a significant role in the Detective Pikachu movie, which many fans adored.

In battle, it is a great Pokemon, its Swift Swim ability boosts its speed in the rain. Which will work well with the Rain Dance move. Stats-wise, it is solid with no real weaknesses across the board, but its stand-outs are the Special Attack and Special Defense stats. Its dual Grass typing also neutralizes both of the weaknesses of Water, but it still retains its Grass frailties.

Ludicolo's Best Learned Moves

The Carefree Pokemon has access to a very good moveset. Gamers should consider: Rain Dance, Fake Out, Hydro Pump and Mega Drain from the moves that Ludicolo learns naturally. Surf, Thunder Punch, Giga Drain and Ice Beam are all options that can be taught by TM for use with Ludicolo.

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40 Starmie

The Dual Typing Adds More Weaknesses

• Dual Type: Psychic
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Generation: 1
• Weaknesses: Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x), Dark (2x)
• Best Stat: 115 Speed

A classic, Starmie has been around since the very start, although the starfish Pokemon has always been in the shadow of its contemporaries. Outside of Speed, Starmie doesn't have any stats that are out of this world impressive, but the Pokemon's only real weak spot is its low HP.

Starmie offers reliable Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense. More importantly, Starmie's Water/Psychic dual-type provides it with access to a solid arsenal of attacks.

Starmie's Best Learned Moves

Starmie has been around from the very beginning, serving as the Ace Pokemon of the Cerulean City gym leader Misty. The starfish reigns as one of the franchise's best Water Pokemon. This is predominantly due to its moveset, which includes Psychic, Hydro Pump, and Cosmic Power.

Starmie can also pick up Electric and Ice moves through TMs, greatly enhancing the Pokemon's flexibility.

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39 Sharpedo

A Good Physical Attacker But Average In All Other Stats

• Dual Type: Dark
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
• Generation: 3
• Weaknesses: Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x), Fairy (2x),
• Best Stat: 120 Attack

Sharpedo's 120 physical attack is great for battle, but its other stats let it down slightly. The Water/Dark shark first appeared in Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire, and it is helpful that it is fairly quick as its defense is lackluster. Its design is solid with the battered shark aesthetic, although some fans may argue that it looks a little stubby.

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What it does have going for it, if gamers are playing Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, is Sharpedo's Mega Evolution, which offers a slight boost to its stats. However, they remain unbalanced, but despite their flaws, they still earn their place as one of the best Water-type Pokemon.

Sharpedo's Best Learned Moves

Sharpedo can make use of its standout physical attack with moves like Crunch, Aqua Jet, Liquidation, and Take Down. For type coverage, it also learns Poison Fang and Ice Fang via level-up.

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38 Tapu Fini

A Solid Pokemon With A Questionable Design

• Dual Type: Fairy
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Weaknesses: Poison (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x)
• Best Stat: 130 Special Defense

A brick house, Tapu Fini will not go down easily. The Legendary Pokemon excels in both Defense and Special Defense, having base states of 115 and 130 respectively. Outside of HP, Tapu Fini is not a slouch in any of the other areas either, offering a respectable 95 Special Attack and a decent 85 Speed.

Although not the most beloved Legendary to ever grace the franchise, Tapu Fini should be a solid addition to most teams. The Pokemon's Water/Fairy typing also helps separate it from the crowd, as that combination is in short supply.

Tapu Fini's Best Learned Moves

Along with the extremely useful Misty Surge ability, Tapu Fini learns all the heavy hitters expected from its dual typing. Hydro Pump and Moonblast make great use of the Pokemon's Special Attack, while Soak and Misty Terrain can change the course of a battle if used correctly.

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37 Carracosta

A Solid TCG Pokemon But Very Average In The Video Game

• Dual Type: Rock
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Black & White
• Generation: 5
• Weaknesses: Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Grass (4x), Electric (2x)
• Best Stat: 133 Defense

A friend of Ferris in the Pokemon anime, Carracosta has never been quite as popular as a particular first-generation turtle. In 2019, however, a deck featuring Carracosta began to take top placements at tournaments for the Pokemon TCG.

A Carracosta-GX deck also held some prominence in 2020, with several Poketubers making videos about it. This Water/Rock fossil may not get all the love it deserves, but there is proof out there that Carracosta is sturdy enough to take hits and bring in wins for Pokemon fans.

Carracosta's Best Learned Moves

As a Water/Rock dual-type Pokemon, Carracosta picks up a wide range of offensive maneuvers that can be devastating when used correctly. Hydro Pump is Carracosta's strongest Water-type move, but Aqua Tail and Brine are also solid options. Shell Smash and Rain Dance should also be utilized by Trainers.

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36 Hisuian Samurott

An Improvement On The Original

• Dual Type: Dark
• First Game Introduced: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
• Generation: 8
• Weaknesses: Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x), Fairy (2x)
• Best Stat: 108 Attack

Samurott was the final form of the starter Pokemon in Black & White and its sequels. The original is not highly regarded, as many fans hated the fact it went from being bipedal to quadrupedal. However, in Pokemon: Legends Arceus, it received a new form, which gained the Dark typing, earning it some bonus points.

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Stats-wise, it is decent across the board, but it thrives as a mixed attacker, using both Physical and Special moves comfortably in battle. The only stat it really lacks is Special Defense, which isn't bad going. As far as icon status goes, this Pokemon doesn't have a lot, so it doesn't receive any marks there.

Hisuian Samurott's Best Learned Moves

Hisuian Samurott can learn a wide variety of different moves. On evolution, it learns the Dark-type move, Ceaseless Edge, which is its signature move and has an increased chance of landing a Critical Hit. The Normal moves Slash and Swords Dance, the Bug move Megahorn and the Flying Aerial Ace are also among its arsenal. Along with the Water-type moves such as Razor Shell, Water Pulse, and Aqua Jet.

Hisuian Samurott's Base Stats: