40 best Water-type Pokemon ranked: Kyogre, Greninja, Blastoise & more

Everyone has their favorite Pokemon, but some of them rise to the top when it comes to power, moves, and overall design, so here’s our ranking of the best Water-types.

With the likes of Legendary whale Kyogre and iconic Gen 1 starter Blastoise in their ranks, trainers have plenty to choose from when it comes to Water-type Pokemon. In fact, there are more of them than any other type across the entire Pokedex.

Not all of them are going to be worth a spot on your team, though, and often, the Pokemon that look the best aren’t always the most powerful. So, to make things easier for you, here are the 40 best Water types you need if you want to wash away the competition.

Every Pokemon in the list appears in its standard form, except for those that change to receive a secondary typing that allows them to be a part of the ranking.

40. Lanturn

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• Pokedex number: 0171
• Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Type: Water/Electric
• Weaknesses: Ground / Grass

The main weakness of every Water-type Pokemon is electricity, so giving it to Lanturn as a secondary typing was a bold move for Gen 2.

As a dual Water/Electric-type creature, Lanturn is still weak to Grass but it’s no longer weak to Electric-type attacks but to Ground instead. More so, it has one more resistance to Flying-type Pokemon, giving a spin to this cute sea monster.

Lanturn has great HP, so it can hold its ground in battle for a long time, and access to moves like Hydro Pump, Discharge, Scald, and Thunder pair up perfectly with its Sp. Attack.

Lanturn base stats:

39. Cramorant

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• Pokedex number: 0845
• Debut: Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Type: Flying/Water
• Weaknesses: Rock / Electric

Cramorant can be still considered new to the Pokemon franchise, as it was added in Gen 8’s Sword & Shield. However, its particular design, good stats, ability, and moves made it popular among fans, mainly in Pokemon Unite, where it excelled as a ranged Attacker.

This cormorant-inspired creature has a low Defense, but the rest of its stats are pretty solid and can be used as either a physical or special attacker. Additionally, its ability Gulp Missile gives it two forms depending on its remaining HP. If it has an Arrokuda in its mouth, it’ll deal damage and lower the opponent’s Defense, but if it has a Pikachu, will deal damage and inflict paralysis instead.

Cramorant base stats:

38. Drednaw

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• Pokedex number: 0834
• Debut: Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Type: Water/Rock
• Weaknesses: Fighting / Ground / Grass / Electric

Drednaw is a great physical attacker thanks to its whooping Attack stat of 115. Paired with its relatively high HP, this Water/Rock creature can be a tough enemy to take down.

To make it even more intimidating, Drednaw has an extremely versatile move pool with access to Dark, Normal, and Fighting-type attacks and can be taught a few Ice, Dragon, Steel, Ground, Poison, Bug, and Psychic moves too.

Drednaw base stats:

37. Vaporeon

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• Pokedex number: 0134
• Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

Back when there were only three Eeveelutions, Vaporeon stole the spotlight, and even though players nowadays prefer Pokemon with two types, this mermaid lookalike still stands out.

Vaporeon has a lot of health, which gives it plenty of time to build up its special attacks to deal incredible amounts of damage. Moves like Hydro Pump and Muddy Water are a must, while others like the Ice-type moves Ice Beam or Blizzard can be taught for more coverage.

Vaporeon base stats:

36. Clawitzer

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• Pokedex number: 0693
• Debut: Pokemon X & Y
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

This small Pokemon might not seem like much due to being a pure Water creature with no secondary typing with mostly regular stats.

However, its very high Sp. Attack stat is great for taking down Fire, Ground, and Rock opponents. Plus, its unique ability called Mega Launcher boosts damage-dealing moves by 50%, while Heal Pulse restores 75% of the target’s max HP rather than the regular 50%.

Clawitzer base stats:

35. Poliwrath

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• Pokedex number: 0062
• Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Type: Water/Fighting
• Weaknesses: Flying / Grass / Electric / Psychic / Fairy

The Water/Fighting Poliwrath is one of the most iconic Pokemon from Gen 1 not only because of its type combination and strength but also for its impact on the anime where it had several appearances.

Despite having a good number of weaknesses, Poliwrath is also resistant to 7 types, including the mighty Steel and Dark types. It’s a great physical attacker with moves like Circle Throw and Dynamic Punch, but it can also expand its coverage with Ground moves such as Dig and Earthquake.

Poliwrath base stats:

34. Azumarill

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• Pokedex number: 0184
• Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Type: Water/Fairy
• Weaknesses: Poison / Grass / Electric

Azumarill is a well-remembered Pokemon from the Johto region that recently regained popularity by its performance in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 7-star Raids, Pokemon Go Battle League, and Pokemon Unite.

Its nice type combination and high HP make Azumarill a sturdy Pokemon with few weak spots and plenty of useful resistances including Fighting and Dark. More so, its ability Huge Power turns it into a solid physical fighter with moves like Play Rough and Liquidation.

Azumarill base stats:

33. Lapras

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• Pokedex number: 0131
• Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Type: Water/Ice
• Weaknesses: Fighting / Rock / Grass / Electric

No fan who has seen the second season of the Pokemon anime – Adventures in the Orange Islands – will be able to forget Ash’s faithful Lapras, who took the whole gang all the way through the Orange Archipelago.

Lapras is a very sturdy Pokemon, with great Sp. Defense, but capable of dealing good damage either physical or special with Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, and Blizzard. It can also learn plenty of mighty Normal-type attacks like Giga Impact, Hyper Beam, and Double-Edge.

Lapras has excelled as a Defender in Pokemon Unite and as a Lead in Pokemon Go‘s Battle League.

Lapras base stats:

32. Seismitoad

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• Pokedex number: 0537
• Debut: Pokemon Black & White
• Type: Water/Ground
• Weaknesses: Grass

The best secondary type for any Water Pokemon is definitely Ground, as it gives immunity to Water type core weakness – Electric moves –without adding another one. That’s maybe why there are less than 10 creatures with this particular combination.

As a dual Water/Ground Pokemon, Seismitoad is super effective against Fire, Ground, Rock, Electric, Poison, and Steel.

Its high HP will keep Seismitoad in battle for a long time and with both high physical and special attack stats, it is set to deal high damage with Liquidation, Surf, Earth Power, and Earthquake.

Seismitoad base stats:

31. Hisuian Samurott

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• Pokedex number: 0503
• Debut: Pokemon Legends Arceus
• Type: Water/Dark
• Weaknesses: Fighting / Bug / Grass / Electric / Fairy

Regular Samurott is the third stage of Gen 5’s Water-type starter Oshawott. However, the Pokemon got a Hisuian version in Pokemon Legends Arceus that changed the Pokemon’s look and gave it a secondary Dark type.

Despite having a few more weaknesses than regular Samurott, the type change gave Hisuian Samurott immunity to Psychic attacks, plus it added resistances to both Ghost and Dark opponents, making it the better option out of the two.

Stats-wise, they are mostly the same, with Hisuian Samurott being a better physical attacker and a tad faster, with access to Dark moves like Sucker Punch and Ceaseless Edge.

Hisuian Samurott base stats:

30. Dondozo

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• Pokedex number: 0977
• Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

The recently added Dondozo might be one of the slowest Pokemon in the franchise but has an outstanding HP stat of 150 that goes hand in hand with its 115 Defense.

While being a nightmare to take down, Dondozo can also hit pretty hard thanks to its high physical Attack stat and the capacity to use moves like Wave Crash and Aqua Tail.

As if that were not enough, this bulldozer has 3 abilities: Unaware (ignores the opponent’s stat modifications), Oblivious (prevents infatuation), and Water Veil (prevents burn).

Dondozo base stats:

29. Feraligatr

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• Pokedex number: 0160
• Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

All Gen 2 starters were very well received by fans, but the overly excited Totodile proved to be the cutest, with its third stage – Feraligatr – being the strongest of the three.

As a pure Water type, it’s not very versatile, but it sure can hit and get hit, as both its physical Attack and Defense are very high. Power moves like Aqua Tail and Hydro Pump make it a single type worth fearing, even more when paired with the Fighting attack Superpower, which widens its coverage.

Feraligatr base stats:

28. Milotic

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• Pokedex number: 0350
• Debut: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

No player can ever forget Milotic, not just because of its beautiful design, but mostly because of how difficult it is to evolve from the hideous Feebas and how hard it is to take down when fighting Wallace (Gen 3) and Cynthia (Gen 4).

It might not be a great physical attacker, but it is a tough special attacker and one bulky creature. Its move pool is not extremely versatile, but has nukes like Hydro Pump and Surf, while also having Recover and Life Dew, which turn it into a good support.

Milotic base stats:

27. Tatsugiri

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• Pokedex number: 0978
• Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Type: Dragon/Water
• Weaknesses: Dragon / Fairy

Being small and cute doesn’t make Tatsugiri a bad or useless Pokemon. On the contrary, this tiny piece of sushi is a pretty solid Water creature, mainly because of its type pairing.

As a Dragon/Water-type Pokemon, Tatsugiri loses both standard Water weaknesses to Grass and Electric-type moves, which are replaced by Dragon and Fairy. This leaves the Pokemon with a resistance to Steel, Fire, and Water.

This Pokemon has two very useful abilities: Commander (makes Tatsugiri get inside Dondozo’s mouth if they’re in a dual battle to raise its stats) and Storm Drain (gives Tatsugiri immunity to Water-type attacks while boosting the already high Sp. Attack).

Tatsugiri base stats:

26. Golisopod

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• Pokedex number: 0768
• Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Type: Bug/Water
• Weaknesses: Flying / Rock / Electric

Usually, Bug Pokemon are cast out due to them not being strong enough to stand their ground against other types. Though Golisopod, as a dual Bug/Water-type, can be quite surprising.

This terrifying and enormous insect from Gen 7’s Alola region expands its coverage by becoming resistant to Fighting and Ground-type attacks as well as the regular Steel, Water, and Ice resistances any Water creature has. However, keep in mind it can no longer stand its ground against Fire.

Golisopod is an overall physical Pokemon, with great Attack and an even better Defense, which is good, as it is too slow and might have to take some punches during encounters.

Golisopod base stats:

25. Basculegion

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• Pokedex number: 0902
• Debut: Pokemon Legends Arceus
• Type: Water/Ghost
• Weaknesses: Ghost / Grass / Electric / Dark

Basculegion is another Pokemon original from the Hisui region, introduced in Pokemon Legends Arceus, and is the evolution of the White-Striped Basculin.

It might not seem like much, but as a dual Water/Ghost creature, it becomes resistant to Poison and Bug in addition to the usual Water resistances. But that’s not all, as it also becomes immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves, giving it a wider coverage.

As a female, Basculegion has a higher Sp. Attack, while as a male, it gets a little physical Attack stat boost.

Basculegion base stats:

24. Slowbro

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• Pokedex number: 0080
• Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Type: Water/Psychic
• Weaknesses: Bug / Ghost / Grass / Electric / Dark

Slowbro is well remembered by players for being – as its name says – a tad slow, which is reflected by its disappointing Speed stat.

However, Slowbro is still one incredible Water type thanks to its secondary Psychic typing, which gives it access to powerful moves such as Future Sight. Plus, it can hold its ground against Fighting and other Psychic types.

It has 2 abilities that help prevent status effects and one that restores its HP, making it even harder to take down. More so, Slowbro can Mega Evolve, giving it a boost to its Defense and Sp. Attack, and access to another ability called Shell Armor that blocks critical hits.

Slowbro base stats:

23. Primarina

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• Pokedex number: 0730
• Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Type: Water/Fairy
• Weaknesses: Poison / Grass / Electric

The final form of the Alola Water starter is very well known for its good type combination and incredible Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense, which are the highest of any third-stage starter Pokemon.

As a dual type, Primarina benefits from an extensive move pool which includes attacks considered nukes such as Moonblast and Hydro Pump. But that’s not all, as it can even access Ice, Normal, Flying, and Psychic moves too.

Primarina base stats:

22. Kingdra

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• Pokedex number: 0230
• Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Type: Water/Dragon
• Weaknesses: Dragon / Fairy

Kingdra was an incredible step up for the Horsea and Seadra family, as it added the Dragon type to the pure Water-type Pokemon, taking away the standard Grass and Electric weaknesses of that kind.

This sea creature has pretty balanced stats, making it a versatile fighter who can be as good a physical as a special attacker with access to power moves like Hydro Pump, Dragon Pulse, and Wave Crush. More so, having access to attacks like Rest helps Kingdra stay longer in battle.

Kingdra base stats:

21. Ogerpon – Wellspring Mask

• Pokedex number: 1017
• Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Type: Grass/Water
• Weaknesses: Poison / Flying / Bug

Introduced in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC, Ogerpon has the ability to change its typing based on the mask it’s wearing. The Wellspring Mask version transforms Ogerpon into a Grass/Water-type to resist Ground and Steel-type attacks.

Ogerpon Wellspring Mask is super fast, so take advantage of its Speed and Attack and hit every opponent with physical moves like Ivy Cudgel, Power Whip, and Wood Hammer, while using Horn Leech to restore its health.

Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) base stats:

20. Empoleon

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• Pokedex number: 0395
• Debut: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl
• Type: Water/Steel
• Weaknesses: Electric / Ground / Fighting

As the only Water/Steel-type Pokemon in the franchise, Empoleon not only has plenty of resistances, but it also has a very good Defense, Sp. Defense, and high Sp. Attack.

Due to Empoleon being a special attacker, the best moves to use are Hydro Pump, Hydro Cannon, and Steel Beam. If needed, it can be taught Blizzard (Ice), Air Slash (Flying), and Hyper Beam (Normal) to expand its coverage.

Empoleon base stats:

19. Inteleon

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• Pokedex number: 0818
• Debut: Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

Sobble’s final evolution, Inteleon, might not be anyone’s favorite Pokemon design-wise, but it makes up for that with great Sp. Attack and Speed stats. Combined with the ability Sniper, which boosts the damage of Critical Hits, you’ve got the potential for some major damage.

Inteleon’s biggest drawback is its lack of general defense, which makes it a bit of a glass cannon, but if you’re looking for a Water-type Pokemon that can deal huge damage at lightning speed, this Galar region starter might be the one for you.

Inteleon base stats:

18. Wishiwashi – School Form

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• Pokedex number: 0746
• Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

Wishiwashi is one of the most deceptive Pokemon there is and it’s because it has two very opposing forms.

Solo Form is just one very tiny helpless fish, but thanks to its ability Schooling, when Wishiwashi enters a battle or ends a turn with more than 25% of its HP, it turns into School Form, which is an enormous and scary fish formed by various smaller ones.

This change takes the Solo Form’s mediocre total stat of 175 to an incredible 620, which is Legendary level. Plus, School Form can work as a physical or special attacker (as both stats are at a whopping 140) and has access to Hydro Pump, Liquidation, and other powerful nukes such as Earthquake, Iron Tail, and Double-Edge.

Wishiwashi School Form base stats:

17. Rotom – Wash Form

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• Pokedex number: 0479
• Debut: Pokemon Platinum
• Type: Electric/Water
• Weaknesses: Grass

Although Rotom didn’t have a great impact in battles during its debut in Pokemon Gold & Silver, it did cause a stir when it received its variants in Platinum.

Each Rotom variant gives the Pokemon a new shape and a secondary typing to its Electric type. Wash Rotom is the Electric/Water form that stands out due to its versatility as its Defense, Sp. Attack, and Sp. Defense stats allow this washing machine to work well in both offensive and defensive scenarios.

Rotom Wash Form base stats:

16. Suicune

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• Pokedex number: 0245
• Debut: Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

The most popular – and beautiful – of Gen 2’s Legendary Beasts might not seem as much due to its single Water typing, but Suicune is definitely considered a tank to be feared, and with good reason.

This Legendary’s HP, Defense, and Sp. Defense are very high, making Suicune one difficult creature to take down in battle. Additionally, it has a very versatile move pool with Normal, Flying, Ice, Dark, and Psychic attacks available, and can even learn Steel, Grass, Rock, and Ghost ones.

It gets extra points for having been the cover of one of the best Pokemon games in history – Pokemon Crystal – and for its recurring appearances in the anime series and movies.

Suicune base stats:

15. Urshifu (Rapid Strike)

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• Pokedex number: 0892
• Debut: Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Type: Fighting/Water
• Weaknesses: Electric / Grass / Flying / Psychic / Fairy

Urshifu was first added in Pokemon Sword & Shield in the Isle of Armor DLC as one of the two final forms of Kubfu. The Rapid Strike version of Urshifu gains access to excellent physical attacks, like Surging Strikes and Close Combat, which are powered up by its 130 base Attack stat.

Rapid Strike Urshifu also has a Gigantamax form to make it an even more useful party member.

Urshifu (Rapid Strike) base stats:

14. Gyarados

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• Pokedex number: 0130
• Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Type: Water/Flying
• Weaknesses: Rock / Electric

Any trainer worth their salt knows that despite how long and arduous the process of evolving Magikarp into Gyarados can be, it’s a challenge that’s more than worth getting through in every new generation of games.

Gyarados is commonly used as a powerful sweeper thanks to its solid 125 Attack stat, a range of powerful attacks like Hydro Pump and Thrash, and the status move Dragon Dance, which boosts Attack and Speed when used.

The final move Gyarados learns by leveling up, Hyper Beam, has an astonishing 150 Power, and its Intimidate ability lowers the Attack of opponents, making it a powerful addition to your lineup.

Gyarados base stats:

13. Swampert

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• Pokedex number: 0260
• Debut: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
• Type: Water/Ground
• Weaknesses: Grass

As far as starter evolutions go, Swampert is often considered to be one of the best out there. It made its debut in Gen 3 as the final evolution of the beloved Mudkip and quickly became a favorite among trainers.

It has the highest base total stats of any starter Pokemon (which can get higher if Mega Evolved), but Swampert’s standout quality is, without a doubt, its dual Water/Ground typing, as it renders it immune to Electricity and resistant to Poison, Rock, Steel, and Fire.

The only weakness it has is Grass, although it should be noted that this is an x4 weakness, so trainers will want to avoid using it in battle when facing Grass-type opponents.

Swampert base stats:

12. Manaphy

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• Pokedex number: 0490
• Debut: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

The Mythical Manaphy might not be the strongest one out of that category, but it’s still a top Water-type Pokemon with every stat at 100 for an outstanding 600 total.

Due to Manaphy having every stat at 100, it doesn’t excel in anything in particular. However, the Bug-type move Tail Glow can sharply raise its Sp. Attack to use Hydro Pump, Surf, Scald, and other powerful nukes.

Manaphy base stats:

11. Iron Bundle

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• Pokedex number: 0991
• Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Type: Ice/Water
• Weaknesses: Fighting / Rock / Grass / Electric

The Delibird lookalike Iron Bundle is a Paradox Pokemon introduced in Scarlet & Violet that quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its great Sp. Attack and even better Speed.

Due to its versatile move pool – which includes Electric, Psychic, and Normal attacks – Iron Bundle works well in competitive mode, with powerful and useful moves at its disposal such as Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, and Freeze-Dry.

Iron Bundle base stats:

10. Toxapex

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• Pokedex number: 0748
• Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Type: Poison/Water
• Weaknesses: Electric / Ground / Psychic

It’s not the most appealing-looking Pokemon, we’ll admit, but Toxapex is here to do one thing, and do that thing incredibly well: Defend.

Toxapex is one of the best defensive walls in the game and can learn a number of moves to help it stay in battle for ages. Recover can be used to restore 1/2 of its HP, while Haze can eliminate all stat changes of Pokemon engaged in battle, which is great for eliminating an opponent’s setup.

Offense-wise it benefits from Toxic, which poisons its opponent and cannot miss thanks to its typing, and the popular Scald, which has a not-too-shabby 80 Power and a 30% chance of burning its opponent.

Toxapex base stats:

9. Tapu Fini

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• Pokedex number: 0788
• Debut: Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Type: Water/Fairy
• Weaknesses: Electric / Grass / Poison

The Legendary Tapu Fini is one of the best defensive Water-type Pokemon in the game, with an impressive Defense stat and a huge Sp. Defense stat. Having a secondary Fairy-typing means it has access to some great moves like Moonblast with the bonus of STAB damage.

Tapu Fini also has one of the most underrated abilities, Misty Surge, which protects it from status effects like Confusion or Paralysis, and also halves the damage done by Dragon-type moves. This, combined with a Fairy-type moveset, makes it a potent Dragon slayer.

Tapu Fini base stats:

8. Palafin – Hero Form

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• Pokedex number: 0964
• Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass / Electric

Gen 9’s Palafin has two forms, and even though Zero Form is just another regular creature, its Hero Form has outstanding stats, very similar to the ones Legendary Pokemon have.

Its great physical Attack stat of 160 matches perfectly with moves such as Flip Turn, Wave Crush, and Jet Punch, while its high Speed ensures it hits first every time.

Palafin Hero Form base stats:

7. Volcanion

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• Pokedex number: 0721
• Debut: Pokemon X and Y
• Type: Fire/Water
• Weaknesses: Rock / Ground / Electric

The Mythical Volcanion is a dual Water/Fire-type Pokemon that is one of the best in the franchise. Volcanion shines with its high Defense and Sp. Attack stats. One particular standout ability it has is Water Absorb, which means that 1/4 of its HP will heal whenever it’s hit with water-type attacks.

Thanks to its dual typing, Volcanion has the ability to learn a variety of Fire, Water, and Ice-type moves throughout the Pokemon games. Its biggest weaknesses in terms of stats are low Speed and HP but this is made up for with powerful, high-damage attacks, as well as the Water Absorb ability.

Volcanion base stats:

6. Dracovish

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• Pokedex number: 0882
• Debut: Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Type: Water/Dragon
• Weaknesses: Dragon / Fairy

The creepy fossil-based Dracovish may seem like an unusual choice for this list, as its stats are largely unimpressive. It has a total of 505 base stats and struggles, particularly with Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense.

But where it stands out is Fishious Rend, one of the most powerful attacks in the history of Pokemon. It has an immense 170 Power when it moves first, and that’s not to mention any boosts that come into play with STAB or Dracovish’s Strong Jaw ability, which powers up the move even more.

Fishious Rend alone arguably makes Dracovish one of the best Water-type Pokemon choices for any offensive-based team, particularly when taking on slower opponents.

Dracovish base stats:

5. Blastoise

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• Pokedex number: 0009
• Debut: Pokemon Red & Blue
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Electric / Grass

Being a Gen 1 starter evolution, Blastoise remains one of the most popular Pokemon in the ever-growing Pokedex. But it’s not just nostalgia that keeps players coming back, as this pure Water-type has the power to back up its popularity, even if it’s not the best overall stats-wise.

As of Sword & Shield, Blastoise now has the Shell Smash move, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Defense, but significantly raises its Attack, Sp. Attack, and Speed stats. This turns it into a potent offensive choice, making already-solid moves like Hydro Pump, Surf, Liquidation, and Scald even stronger.

Blastoise is also one of the few Water types to have both Mega Evolution and Gigantamax forms, meaning there are ways to power it up significantly across generations. It also benefits from the Rain Dish ability, which allows it to heal slowly when it rains.

Blastoise base stats:

4. Greninja

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• Pokedex number: 0658
• Debut: Pokemon X & Y
• Type: Dark/Water
• Weaknesses: Fairy / Fighting / Electric / Bug / Grass

Greninja has become a mascot for the Pokemon franchise since it debuted in Gen 6 games X & Y, and has even been voted the world’s favorite Pokemon. That’s not just because of how cool it looks – although that does help, of course.

The dual Water/Dark-type creature has very high Speed, which can help you sneak in a powerful blow before your opponent. Its new Ash-Greninja form, introduced in Sun & Moon, makes it even more powerful as its total stats boost to 640 with a significant increase in Attack and Sp. Attack.

Meanwhile, Greninja’s hidden ability Protean allows it to become the type of the last move it last used, giving it STAB for any move and changing its type resistances. This makes Greninja a unique and often unpredictable Pokemon to help lead you to success in competitive battles.

Greninja base stats:

3. Walking Wake

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• Pokedex number: 1009
• Debut: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Type: Water/Dragon
• Weaknesses: Dragon / Fairy

Introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Walking Wake is the Paradox version of the Gen 2 Legendary Suicune. As a Water/Dragon dual-type, Walking Wake has access to powerful moves, which are boosted by its very high Sp. Attack stat.

A few moves that Walking Wake can use include Hydro Pump, Outrage, and Flamethrower. It can even improve its stats even further with Hone Claws and Noble Roar. 

Walking Wake base stats:

2. Palkia

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• Pokedex number: 0484
• Debut: Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
• Type: Dragon/Water
• Weaknesses: Fairy / Dragon

While Primal Kyogre may have the highest total stats of any Water-type Pokemon, Palkia has the highest of any standard form Water-type with 680 in total, making it a great alternative to our number one choice.

Palkia is a strong wall breaker thanks to its Attack and Sp. Attack stats, as well as a relatively high Speed stat. Spacial Rend is a standout signature move with 100 Power, a high chance of a critical hit, and, of course, that STAB bonus.

It doesn’t have many type resistances – only Steel, Water, and Fire – and has no immunities, but it is neutral to the majority of types, meaning it can withstand most hits without receiving particularly high damage, especially thanks to its bulky nature.

Like many other Legendaries, Palkia’s Pressure ability also comes in handy when dealing with opponents who spam overpowered moves. They’ll lose 2 PP instead of 1 every time a hit lands.

Palkia base stats:

1. Kyogre

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• Pokedex number: 0382
• Debut: Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Electric / Grass

This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise for long-time Pokemon fans. Kyogre is incredibly popular not only because of its Legendary origins but also because it boasts some genuinely incredible stats.

In its regular form, it’s one of the most formidable additions to any trainer’s team, with 670 total base stats and access to wildly powerful moves like Water Spout, Giga Impact, and Hyper Beam, all of which have 150 Power.

When in its Primal Form, Kyogre has one of the highest total stats of any type, not just Water-types, with 770 to its name. In this form, it also boasts a whopping Attack and Sp. Attack, ensuring it can easily wipe out any opponent.

As if that wasn’t enough, Kyogre’s Drizzle ability gives a 50% boost in Power to any Water-type moves, which makes it even more lethal on the battlefield, especially when going up against Fire, Ground, and Rock-type opponents.

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