The Water-type is one of the eighteen types. Prior to Generation IV, all damaging Water-type moves were Special, but they may now also be Physical depending on the attack.
Battle Properties
Pure Water-type Pokémon
 Squirtle |
 Wartortle |
 Blastoise |
 Mega Blastoise |
 Gigantamax Blastoise |
 Psyduck |
 Golduck |
 Poliwag |
 Poliwhirl |
 Seel |
 Shellder |
 Krabby |
 Kingler |
 Gigantamax Kingler |
 Horsea |
 Seadra |
 Goldeen |
 Seaking |
 Staryu |
 Magikarp |
 Vaporeon |
 Totodile |
 Croconaw |
 Feraligatr |
 Politoed |
 Remoraid |
 Octillery |
 Suicune |
 Mudkip |
 Wailmer |
 Wailord |
 Corphish |
 Feebas |
 Milotic |
 Castform (Rainy) |
 Clamperl |
 Huntail |
 Gorebyss |
 Luvdisc |
 Kyogre |
 Primal Kyogre |
 Piplup |
 Prinplup |
 Buizel |
 Floatzel |
 Shellos |
 Finneon |
 Lumineon |
 Phione |
 Manaphy |
 Arceus (Water) |
 Oshawott |
 Dewott |
 Samurott |
 Panpour |
 Simipour |
 Tympole |
 Basculin |
 Alomomola |
 Froakie |
 Frogadier |
 Clauncher |
 Clawitzer |
 Popplio |
 Brionne |
 Wishiwashi (Solo) |
 Wishiwashi (School) |
 Pyukumuku |
 Silvally (Water) |
 Sobble |
 Drizzile |
 Inteleon |
 Gigantamax Inteleon |
 Chewtle |
 Arrokuda |
 Barraskewda |
 Quaxly |
 Quaxwell |
 Wiglett |
 Wugtrio |
 Finizen |
 Palafin (Zero) |
 Palafin (Hero) |
 Dondozo |
Half Water-type Pokémon
Primary Water-type Pokémon
 Poliwrath |
 Tentacool |
 Tentacruel |
 Slowpoke |
 Slowbro |
 Mega Slowbro |
 Dewgong |
 Cloyster |
 Starmie |
 Gyarados |
 Mega Gyarados |
 Lapras |
 Gigantamax Lapras |
 Chinchou |
 Lanturn |
 Marill* |
 Azumarill* |
 Wooper |
 Quagsire |
 Slowking |
 Qwilfish |
 Corsola |
 Mantine |
 Kingdra |
 Marshtomp |
 Swampert |
 Mega Swampert |
 Lotad |
 Lombre |
 Ludicolo |
 Wingull |
 Pelipper |
 Carvanha |
 Sharpedo |
 Mega Sharpedo |
 Barboach |
 Whiscash |
 Crawdaunt |
 Relicanth |
 Empoleon |
 Gastrodon |
 Mantyke |
 Palkia |
 Palkia (Origin) |
 Hisuian Samurott |
 Palpitoad |
 Seismitoad |
 Tirtouga |
 Carracosta |
 Ducklett |
 Swanna |
 Frillish |
 Jellicent |
 Keldeo (Ordinary) |
 Keldeo (Resolute) |
 Greninja |
 Ash-Greninja |
 Primarina |
 Dewpider |
 Araquanid |
 Bruxish |
 Tapu Fini |
 Drednaw |
 Gigantamax Drednaw |
 Dracovish |
 Arctovish |
 Basculegion |
 Quaquaval |
 Veluza |
 Walking Wake |
Secondary Water-type Pokémon
 Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) |
 Omanyte |
 Omastar |
 Kabuto |
 Kabutops |
 Surskit |
 Spheal |
 Sealeo |
 Walrein |
 Bibarel |
 Rotom* (Wash) |
 Binacle |
 Barbaracle |
 Skrelp |
 Volcanion |
 Mareanie |
 Toxapex |
 Wimpod |
 Golisopod |
 Cramorant |
 Cramorant (Gulping) |
 Cramorant (Gorging) |
 Urshifu (Rapid Strike) |
 Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike) |
 Tatsugiri (Curly) |
 Tatsugiri (Droopy) |
 Tatsugiri (Stretchy) |
 Iron Bundle |
 Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) |
Notable Water-type Trainers
Moves
| Gen | Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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| IX | Aqua Cutter | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |||||||||
| IV | Aqua Jet | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. | |||||||||
| IV | Aqua Ring | Status | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. | |||||||||
| IX | Aqua Step | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user toys with the target and attacks it using light and fluid dance steps. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| IV | Aqua Tail | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | |||||||||
| VII | Bouncy Bubble | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks by shooting water bubbles at the target. It then absorbs water and restores its HP by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| IV | Brine | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less. | |||||||||
| I | Bubble | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 (max 48) |
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A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat. | |||||||||
| I | Bubble Beam | Special | 65 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| IX | Chilling Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| I | Clamp | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 (max 24) |
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The target is clamped and squeezed by the user's very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns. | |||||||||
| I | Crabhammer | Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The target is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |||||||||
| III | Dive | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn. | |||||||||
| VIII | Fishious Rend | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user rends the target with its hard gills. This move's power is doubled if the user moves before the target. | |||||||||
| VIII | Flip Turn | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Cannonade | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Cannonade | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Foam Burst | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Foam Burst | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Physical | 160 | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Special | 160 | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Rapid Flow | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Urshifu use. This rapid-strike move can ignore Max Guard. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Rapid Flow | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Urshifu use. This rapid-strike move can ignore Max Guard. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Stonesurge | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Stonesurge | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field. | |||||||||
| III | Hydro Cannon | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 (max 8) |
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The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn. | |||||||||
| I | Hydro Pump | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 (max 8) |
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The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | |||||||||
| IX | Hydro Steam | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent. | |||||||||
| VII | Hydro Vortex | Physical | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. | |||||||||
| VII | Hydro Vortex | Special | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. | |||||||||
| IX | Jet Punch | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first. | |||||||||
| VIII | Life Dew | Status | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle. | |||||||||
| VII | Liquidation | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| VIII | Max Geyser | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns. | |||||||||
| VIII | Max Geyser | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns. | |||||||||
| III | Muddy Water | Special | 90 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. | |||||||||
| VII | Oceanic Operetta | Special | 195 | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. | |||||||||
| II | Octazooka | Special | 65 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face. This may also lower the target's accuracy. | |||||||||
| VI | Origin Pulse | Special | 110 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue. | |||||||||
| II | Rain Dance | Status | — | —% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. | |||||||||
| V | Razor Shell | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| V | Scald | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |||||||||
| VIII | Snipe Shot | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target. | |||||||||
| V | Soak | Status | — | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. | |||||||||
| VII | Sparkling Aria | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be cured by the touch of these bubbles. | |||||||||
| VII | Splishy Splash | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user charges a huge wave with electricity and hits the opposing Pokémon with the wave. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon with paralysis. | |||||||||
| VI | Steam Eruption | Special | 110 | 95% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |||||||||
| I | Surf | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. | |||||||||
| VIII | Surging Strikes | Physical | 25 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user, having mastered the Water style, strikes the target with a flowing motion three times in a row. This move always lands a critical hit. | |||||||||
| IX | Triple Dive | Physical | 30 | 95% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user performs a perfectly timed triple dive, hitting the target with splashes of water three times in a row. | |||||||||
| I | Water Gun | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 (max 40) |
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The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | |||||||||
| V | Water Pledge | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears. | |||||||||
| III | Water Pulse | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | |||||||||
| VI | Water Shuriken | Special | 15 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first. | |||||||||
| III | Water Sport | Status | — | —% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. | |||||||||
| III | Water Spout | Special | 150 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power. | |||||||||
| I | Waterfall | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. | |||||||||
| VIII | Wave Crash | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot. | |||||||||
| II | Whirlpool | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns. | |||||||||
| I | Withdraw | Status | — | —% | 40 (max 64) |
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The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat. | |||||||||
Items
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Absorb Bulb | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Atk if the holder is hit with a Water-type attack. It can only be used once. |
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Douse Drive | A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Water type. |
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Luminous Moss | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Def if the holder is hit with a Water-type attack. It can only be used once. |
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Lustrous Orb | A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held. |
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Mystic Water | An item to be held by a Pokémon. This teardrop-shaped gem boosts the power of Water-type moves. |
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Net Ball | A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon. |
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Passho Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective Water-type attack. |
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Sea Incense | An item to be held by a Pokémon. This incense has a curious aroma that boosts the power of Water-type moves. |
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Splash Plate | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Water-type moves. |
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Water Gem | A gem with an essence of water. When held, it strengthens the power of a Water-type move one time. |
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Water Memory | A memory disc that contains Water-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. |
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Water Tera Shard | On rare occasions, these shards form when a Tera Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters. |
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Waterium Z | It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Water-type moves to Water-type Z-Moves. |
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Wave Incense | An item to be held by a Pokémon. This incense has a curious aroma that boosts the power of Water-type moves. |
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Icon from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen |
Icon from Pokémon Colosseum |
Icon from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness |
Icon from Generation IV |
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Icon from Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! |
Icon from Pokémon Sword and Shield |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Sword, Shield, and HOME* |
Icon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
Icon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus |
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Symbol icon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |
Tera Type icon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |
Tera Type symbol icon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |
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