Long ago, its entire back was shielded with a sturdy shell. There are traces of it left in its cells.
Forms only affect appearance. A form is determined before a wild encounter based on whether the battle is in western or eastern Sinnoh and cannot be changed.
Gender:
♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
Catch rate:
75/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
20
Height:
0.9 m
Weight:
29.9 kg
Egg groups:
Water 1, Amorphous
Growth rate:
Medium
Body shape:
Caudal
Base stats
HP111
Atk83
Def68
Sp.Atk92
Sp.Def82
Speed39
Total: 475
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Sticky Hold
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Storm Drain
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
EV yield (current): +2 HP
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
Location
Method
Chance
Levels
Road 218 (platinum)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
20%
28
Fuego Ironworks (platinum)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
11%
30–31
Road 218 (platinum)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
10%
28
Road 224 (platinum)
Surfing
10%
35–55
Fuego Ironworks (platinum)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
10%
29
Road 224 (platinum)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
10%
49
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) (platinum)
Surfing
9%
20–40
Valley Windworks (platinum)
Surfing
9%
20–40
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) (platinum)
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User
—
—
1
Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon
Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field
Ground
—
—
1
Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
60
100%
2
Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field
Ground
—
—
4
HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
7
Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
60
100%
11
Mud BombThe user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
65
85%
16
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
1
100%
22
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
29
Body SlamThe user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
85
100%
41
Muddy WaterThe user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe’s accuracy.▶ All opponents
Water
95
85%
54
RecoverA self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.▶ User
Normal
—
—
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM03
Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
60
100%
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
85%
TM07
HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.▶ Entire field
Ice
—
—
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
1
100%
TM13
Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
95
100%
TM14
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents
Ice
120
70%
TM15
Hyper BeamThe foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM17
ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM26
EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon
Ground
100
100%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM36
Sludge BombThe user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
90
100%
TM37
SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field
Rock
—
—
TM39
Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
50
80%
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM43
Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM55
BrineIf the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
65
100%
TM58
EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM70
FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM71
Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
100
80%
TM78
CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
TM80
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents
Rock
75
90%
TM82
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM83
Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
HM03
SurfIt swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon
Water
95
100%
HM04
StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
HM07
WaterfallThe user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents, Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon
