Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlWater typeGen 8Updated OCT 27, 2026

Water Type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

You can catch or receive 90 Water-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Here’s where each one lives, how to get it and which Water moves it can learn.

WEAK TO (double damage)

Electric

Grass

RESISTS (half damage)

Fire

Water

Ice

Steel

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Pokémon you can get

List of all Water-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (90)

90 Water-type Pokémon you can get in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, numbered by the Sinnoh Pokédex. On this list, Palkia has the highest base stat total (BST) at 680, and Floatzel and Starmie tie as the fastest at 115 Speed.

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ALL 90 POKÉMON

CAUGHT 0 / 90Same caught list as the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl location pages.

Tag key

CATCHCatch (Great Marsh too), evolve, stone, breed
GIFTStarters, the Riley and Hearthome City gift Eggs, fossils
POST-GAMELink trade, post-game or event

List of all Water-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (90)
	Type	How to get it
Piplup#007	Water	#007 ·	STARTERTaken from Professor Rowan’s briefcase at Lake Verity at level 5; the other two starters reach this save only through trades	53	51	53	61	56	40	314
Prinplup#008	Water	#008 ·	STARTEREvolve Piplup at Lv 16	64	66	68	81	76	50	405
Empoleon#009	WaterSteel	#009 ·	STARTEREvolve Prinplup at Lv 36	84	86	88	111	101	60	530
Bibarel#014	NormalWater	#014 ·	Evolve Bidoof at Lv 15	79	85	60	55	60	71	410
Magikarp#023	Water	#023 ·	CATCHTwinleaf Town · Lv 3⁠–⁠25 +41 more. Show every place for Magikarp in Locations	20	10	55	15	20	80	200
Gyarados#024	WaterFlying	#024 ·	Evolve Magikarp at Lv 20	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
Psyduck#043	Water	#043 ·	CATCHTwinleaf Town · Lv 20⁠–⁠40 +20 more. Show every place for Psyduck in Locations	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
Golduck#044	Water	#044 ·	Evolve Psyduck at Lv 33	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
Buizel#056	Water	#056 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 8⁠–⁠12 +6 more. Show every place for Buizel in Locations	55	65	35	60	30	85	330
Floatzel#057	Water	#057 ·	Evolve Buizel at Lv 26	85	105	55	85	50	115	495
Shellos#060	Water	#060 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 8⁠–⁠11 +7 more. Show every place for Shellos in Locations	76	48	48	57	62	34	325
Gastrodon#061	WaterGround	#061 ·	Evolve Shellos at Lv 30	111	83	68	92	82	39	475
Goldeen#078	Water	#078 ·	CATCHTwinleaf Town · Lv 10⁠–⁠25 +10 more. Show every place for Goldeen in Locations	45	67	60	35	50	63	320
Seaking#079	Water	#079 ·	Evolve Goldeen at Lv 33	80	92	65	65	80	68	450
Barboach#080	WaterGround	#080 ·	CATCHRavaged Path · Lv 10⁠–⁠25 +16 more. Show every place for Barboach in Locations	50	48	43	46	41	60	288
Whiscash#081	WaterGround	#081 ·	Evolve Barboach at Lv 30	110	78	73	76	71	60	468
Wooper#117	WaterGround	#117 ·	CATCHGreat Marsh · Lv 20⁠–⁠30 +4 more. Show every place for Wooper in Locations	55	45	45	25	25	15	210
Quagsire#118	WaterGround	#118 ·	Evolve Wooper at Lv 20	95	85	85	65	65	35	430
Wingull#119	WaterFlying	#119 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 20⁠–⁠30 +16 more. Show every place for Wingull in Locations	40	30	30	55	30	85	270
Pelipper#120	WaterFlying	#120 ·	Evolve Wingull at Lv 25	60	50	100	95	70	65	440
Marill#125	WaterFairy	#125 ·	Level up Azurill with high friendship	70	20	50	20	50	40	250
Azumarill#126	WaterFairy	#126 ·	Evolve Marill at Lv 18	100	50	80	60	80	50	420
Remoraid#132	Water	#132 ·	CATCHRoute 213 · Lv 10⁠–⁠25 +7 more. Show every place for Remoraid in Locations	35	65	35	65	35	65	300
Octillery#133	Water	#133 ·	Evolve Remoraid at Lv 25	75	105	75	105	75	45	480
Finneon#134	Water	#134 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 10⁠–⁠25 +8 more. Show every place for Finneon in Locations	49	49	56	49	61	66	330
Lumineon#135	Water	#135 ·	Evolve Finneon at Lv 31	69	69	76	69	86	91	460
Tentacool#136	WaterPoison	#136 ·	CATCHRoute 205 · Lv 20⁠–⁠30 +16 more. Show every place for Tentacool in Locations	40	40	35	50	100	70	335
Tentacruel#137	WaterPoison	#137 ·	Evolve Tentacool at Lv 30	80	70	65	80	120	100	515
Feebas#138	Water	#138 ·	CATCHMt. Coronet · Lv 10⁠–⁠20	20	15	20	10	55	80	200
Milotic#139	Water	#139 ·	Poffins first: once Feebas’s Beauty is high, its next level-up evolves it	95	60	79	100	125	81	540
Mantyke#140	WaterFlying	#140 ·	CATCHSunyshore City · Lv 30⁠–⁠45 +5 more. Show every place for Mantyke in Locations	45	20	50	60	120	50	345
Mantine#141	WaterFlying	#141 ·	Level up Mantyke with a Remoraid in your party	85	40	70	80	140	70	485
Palkia#150	WaterDragon	#150 ·	LEGENDARYCATCHSHINING PEARL ONLYSpear Pillar · Lv 47	90	120	100	150	120	100	680
SquirtleNat. #007	Water	Nat. #007 ·	POST-GAMEFountainspring Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Squirtle in Locations	44	48	65	50	64	43	314
WartortleNat. #008	Water	Nat. #008 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Squirtle at Lv 16	59	63	80	65	80	58	405
BlastoiseNat. #009	Water	Nat. #009 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Wartortle at Lv 36	79	83	100	85	105	78	530
PoliwagNat. #060	Water	Nat. #060 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 10⁠–⁠25 +7 more. Show every place for Poliwag in Locations	40	50	40	40	40	90	300
PoliwhirlNat. #061	Water	Nat. #061 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 40⁠–⁠50 +8 more. Show every place for Poliwhirl in Locations	65	65	65	50	50	90	385
PoliwrathNat. #062	WaterFighting	Nat. #062 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Water Stone on Poliwhirl	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
SlowpokeNat. #079	WaterPsychic	Nat. #079 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYRoute 205 · Lv 11⁠–⁠12 +8 more. Show every place for Slowpoke in Locations	90	65	65	40	40	15	315
SlowbroNat. #080	WaterPsychic	Nat. #080 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYEvolve Slowpoke at Lv 37	95	75	110	100	80	30	490
SeelNat. #086	Water	Nat. #086 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYRoute 226 · Lv 35⁠–⁠45 +5 more. Show every place for Seel in Locations	65	45	55	45	70	45	325
DewgongNat. #087	WaterIce	Nat. #087 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYRoute 226 · Lv 40⁠–⁠55 +5 more. Show every place for Dewgong in Locations	90	70	80	70	95	70	475
ShellderNat. #090	Water	Nat. #090 ·	POST-GAMERoute 205 · Lv 20⁠–⁠40 +5 more. Show every place for Shellder in Locations	30	65	100	45	25	40	305
CloysterNat. #091	WaterIce	Nat. #091 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Water Stone on Shellder	50	95	180	85	45	70	525
KrabbyNat. #098	Water	Nat. #098 ·	POST-GAMERoute 226 · Lv 52 +3 more. Show every place for Krabby in Locations	30	105	90	25	25	50	325
KinglerNat. #099	Water	Nat. #099 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Krabby at Lv 28	55	130	115	50	50	75	475
HorseaNat. #116	Water	Nat. #116 ·	POST-GAMERoute 226 · Lv 10⁠–⁠25 +3 more. Show every place for Horsea in Locations	30	40	70	70	25	60	295
SeadraNat. #117	Water	Nat. #117 ·	POST-GAMERoute 226 · Lv 30⁠–⁠55	55	65	95	95	45	85	440
StaryuNat. #120	Water	Nat. #120 ·	POST-GAMECanalave City · Lv 20⁠–⁠40 +6 more. Show every place for Staryu in Locations	30	45	55	70	55	85	340
StarmieNat. #121	WaterPsychic	Nat. #121 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Water Stone on Staryu	60	75	85	100	85	115	520
LaprasNat. #131	WaterIce	Nat. #131 ·	POST-GAMEVictory Road · Lv 40⁠–⁠60	130	85	80	85	95	60	535
VaporeonNat. #134	Water	Nat. #134 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Water Stone on Eevee	130	65	60	110	95	65	525
OmanyteNat. #138	RockWater	Nat. #138 ·	POST-GAMEOreburgh City · Lv 1	35	40	100	90	55	35	355
OmastarNat. #139	RockWater	Nat. #139 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Omanyte at Lv 40	70	60	125	115	70	55	495
KabutoNat. #140	RockWater	Nat. #140 ·	POST-GAMEOreburgh City · Lv 1	30	80	90	55	45	55	355
KabutopsNat. #141	RockWater	Nat. #141 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Kabuto at Lv 40	60	115	105	65	70	80	495
TotodileNat. #158	Water	Nat. #158 ·	POST-GAMEFountainspring Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Totodile in Locations	50	65	64	44	48	43	314
CroconawNat. #159	Water	Nat. #159 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Totodile at Lv 18	65	80	80	59	63	58	405
FeraligatrNat. #160	Water	Nat. #160 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Croconaw at Lv 30	85	105	100	79	83	78	530
ChinchouNat. #170	WaterElectric	Nat. #170 ·	POST-GAMERoute 220 · Lv 15⁠–⁠25 +3 more. Show every place for Chinchou in Locations	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
LanturnNat. #171	WaterElectric	Nat. #171 ·	POST-GAMERoute 220 · Lv 20⁠–⁠45 +3 more. Show every place for Lanturn in Locations	125	58	58	76	76	67	460
PolitoedNat. #186	Water	Nat. #186 ·	POST-GAMELink-trade Poliwhirl holding the King’s Rock to evolve it	90	75	75	90	100	70	500
SlowkingNat. #199	WaterPsychic	Nat. #199 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYLink-trade Slowpoke holding the King’s Rock to evolve it	95	75	80	100	110	30	490
QwilfishNat. #211	WaterPoison	Nat. #211 ·	POST-GAMEIron Island · Lv 20⁠–⁠40 +5 more. Show every place for Qwilfish in Locations	65	95	85	55	55	85	440
CorsolaNat. #222	WaterRock	Nat. #222 ·	POST-GAMERoute 230 · Lv 50 +3 more. Show every place for Corsola in Locations	65	55	95	65	95	35	410
KingdraNat. #230	WaterDragon	Nat. #230 ·	POST-GAMELink-trade Seadra holding the Dragon Scale to evolve it	75	95	95	95	95	85	540
SuicuneNat. #245	Water	Nat. #245 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYRamanas Park · Lv 70	100	75	115	90	115	85	580
MudkipNat. #258	Water	Nat. #258 ·	POST-GAMEFountainspring Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Mudkip in Locations	50	70	50	50	50	40	310
MarshtompNat. #259	WaterGround	Nat. #259 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Mudkip at Lv 16	70	85	70	60	70	50	405
SwampertNat. #260	WaterGround	Nat. #260 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Marshtomp at Lv 36	100	110	90	85	90	60	535
LotadNat. #270	WaterGrass	Nat. #270 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYFountainspring Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +4 more. Show every place for Lotad in Locations	40	30	30	40	50	30	220
LombreNat. #271	WaterGrass	Nat. #271 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYFountainspring Cave · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +4 more. Show every place for Lombre in Locations	60	50	50	60	70	50	340
LudicoloNat. #272	WaterGrass	Nat. #272 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYUse a Water Stone on Lombre	80	70	70	90	100	70	480
SurskitNat. #283	BugWater	Nat. #283 ·	POST-GAMELake Verity · Lv 2 +3 more. Show every place for Surskit in Locations	40	30	32	50	52	65	269
CarvanhaNat. #318	WaterDark	Nat. #318 ·	POST-GAMEGreat Marsh · Lv 15⁠–⁠30 +3 more. Show every place for Carvanha in Locations	45	90	20	65	20	65	305
SharpedoNat. #319	WaterDark	Nat. #319 ·	POST-GAMERoute 213 · Lv 40⁠–⁠55 +1 more. Show every place for Sharpedo in Locations	70	120	40	95	40	95	460
WailmerNat. #320	Water	Nat. #320 ·	POST-GAMERoute 223 · Lv 30⁠–⁠40 +1 more. Show every place for Wailmer in Locations	130	70	35	70	35	60	400
WailordNat. #321	Water	Nat. #321 ·	POST-GAMERoute 223 · Lv 35⁠–⁠55 +1 more. Show every place for Wailord in Locations	170	90	45	90	45	60	500
CorphishNat. #341	Water	Nat. #341 ·	POST-GAMECelestic Town · Lv 30⁠–⁠40 +4 more. Show every place for Corphish in Locations	43	80	65	50	35	35	308
CrawdauntNat. #342	WaterDark	Nat. #342 ·	POST-GAMECelestic Town · Lv 35⁠–⁠55 +4 more. Show every place for Crawdaunt in Locations	63	120	85	90	55	55	468
SphealNat. #363	IceWater	Nat. #363 ·	POST-GAMERoute 226 · Lv 35⁠–⁠45 +4 more. Show every place for Spheal in Locations	70	40	50	55	50	25	290
SealeoNat. #364	IceWater	Nat. #364 ·	POST-GAMERoute 226 · Lv 40⁠–⁠55 +4 more. Show every place for Sealeo in Locations	90	60	70	75	70	45	410
WalreinNat. #365	IceWater	Nat. #365 ·	POST-GAMEGlacial Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +2 more. Show every place for Walrein in Locations	110	80	90	95	90	65	530
ClamperlNat. #366	Water	Nat. #366 ·	POST-GAMERoute 219 · Lv 20⁠–⁠30 +4 more. Show every place for Clamperl in Locations	35	64	85	74	55	32	345
HuntailNat. #367	Water	Nat. #367 ·	POST-GAMELink-trade Clamperl holding the Deep Sea Tooth to evolve it	55	104	105	94	75	52	485
GorebyssNat. #368	Water	Nat. #368 ·	POST-GAMELink-trade Clamperl holding the Deep Sea Scale to evolve it	55	84	105	114	75	52	485
RelicanthNat. #369	WaterRock	Nat. #369 ·	POST-GAMERoute 226 · Lv 40⁠–⁠50	100	90	130	45	65	55	485
LuvdiscNat. #370	Water	Nat. #370 ·	POST-GAMEPokémon League · Lv 20⁠–⁠30 +1 more. Show every place for Luvdisc in Locations	43	30	55	40	65	97	330
KyogreNat. #382	Water	Nat. #382 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMERamanas Park · Lv 70	100	100	90	150	140	90	670

Locations

Where to find Water Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

110 places in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl have Water-type Pokémon (43 in the story, 67 in the post-game), listed in the order you reach them. Fountainspring Cave has the most, with 23 different Water-type Pokémon.

Find a Pokémon or place

110 PLACES

IN THE STORY43

Twinleaf Town4 Pokémon

Surf
PsyduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 90%
GolduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 10%
Fishing: Old & Good Rod
MagikarpLevel 3–25Encounter rate 65–100%

Lake Verity5 Pokémon

Surf
PsyduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 90%
GolduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 10%
Fishing: Old & Good Rod
MagikarpLevel 3–25Encounter rate 65–100%

Route 2044 Pokémon

Surf
PsyduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 90%
GolduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 10%
Fishing: Old & Good Rod
MagikarpLevel 3–25Encounter rate 65–100%

Ravaged Path4 Pokémon

Walking
PsyduckLevel 5Encounter rate 2%
Surf
PsyduckLevel 20–30Encounter rate 30%
GolduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 5%

Route 2034 Pokémon

Surf
PsyduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 90%
GolduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 10%
Fishing: Old & Good Rod
MagikarpLevel 3–25Encounter rate 65–100%

Oreburgh Gate4 Pokémon

Walking
PsyduckLevel 8–10Encounter rate 30%
Surf
PsyduckLevel 20–30Encounter rate 30%
GolduckLevel 20–40Encounter rate 5%

Moves & TMs

Water-type moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 25 moves and who learns them

Of these moves, Hydro Cannon and Water Spout share the highest power at 150, and Water Pulse and Rain Dance are the ones the most Water-type Pokémon can learn (89 each). Each TM in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl breaks after one use, and the old HMs are now TM93 to TM100. Any TM with a price can be bought again.

Sort movesALL 25 MOVES

	Cat.
Hydro CannonThe target is hit with a watery blast. The user can’t move on the next turn.	SPECIAL	Power150	Acc.90	PP5	How to get it MOVE TUTORRoute 210	Learned by
SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM95 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 40and 36 Pokémon of other types
Scald30% chance to burn	SPECIAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM49	Learned by and 4 Pokémon of other types
Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM99 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 9 Pokémon of other types
BrineIf the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.	SPECIAL	Power65	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it TM55 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 7 Pokémon of other types
Water Pulse20% chance to confuse	SPECIAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM03 LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 15 Lv 12 Lv 16and 92 Pokémon of other types
Water SpoutThe user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.	SPECIAL	Power150	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 48 Lv 90
Hydro PumpThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.	SPECIAL	Power110	Acc.80	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 33 Lv 36 Lv 42 Lv 48and 2 Pokémon of other types
Origin PulseThe user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.	SPECIAL	Power110	Acc.85	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 63
CrabhammerThe target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.	PHYSICAL	Power100	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44 Lv 44
Aqua TailThe user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.	PHYSICAL	Power90	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 24 Lv 43 Lv 32and 3 Pokémon of other types
Muddy WaterThe user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.85	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40 Lv 28 Lv 40 Lv 31
LiquidationThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.	PHYSICAL	Power85	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 50 Lv 40
DiveDiving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 41 Lv 30 Lv 26 Lv 20
Razor ShellThe user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.	PHYSICAL	Power75	Acc.95	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 32 Lv 32
Bubble BeamA spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.	SPECIAL	Power65	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 18 Lv 24 Lv 1 Lv 20and 2 Pokémon of other types
OctazookaThe user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.	SPECIAL	Power65	Acc.85	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Aqua JetThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 31 Lv 15 Lv 30and 1 Pokémon of another type
Water GunThe target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.	SPECIAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 3 Lv 3 Lv 1 Lv 1and 5 Pokémon of other types
WhirlpoolThe user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.	SPECIAL	Power35	Acc.85	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 16 Lv 4 Lv 1 Lv 27
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it TM18 LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 21 Lv 24 and 261 Pokémon of other types
Aqua RingThe user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 23 Lv 25 Lv 35 Lv 32
Life DewThe user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon in the battle.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 15 Lv 35 Lv 20and 14 Pokémon of other types
SoakThe user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 27 Lv 40 Lv 40 Lv 1and 1 Pokémon of another type
WithdrawThe user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 6 Lv 1 Lv 4 Lv 1and 5 Pokémon of other types

All Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl moves & TMs →

Boosts

Water-type boosts in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: items, weather and abilities

Each card shows how it helps Water moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and where to get it. A move and an ability that bring the same weather or terrain do not add up: the boost counts once.

Held items4

Hold any one of Mystic Water, Splash Plate, Sea Incense or Wave Incense and Water moves get 20% more power. A Pokémon holds one item at a time, so pick one per Pokémon.

Mystic Water×1.2
Where: Pastoria City
Splash Plate×1.2
An Arceus holding it becomes Water-type.
Where: Route 220
Sea Incense×1.2
Where: Route 204
Wave Incense×1.2
Where: Route 210

Weather1

Rain DanceMOVE×1.5
Rain doubles the Speed of Swift Swim Pokémon, and Sinnoh has several: Finneon and Lumineon, Goldeen and Seaking, Mantyke and Mantine. Rain also gives Water moves a 50% boost.
Where: TM18

Abilities2

Torrent×1.5
Water moves hit 1.5× harder once its HP drops to a third or less.
Has it:Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Squirtle
DrizzleSETS RAIN
Brings rain for five turns when it enters battle, or eight with a Damp Rock. Water moves do 1.5× damage in it.
Has it:Pelipper Kyogre

Water weakness page: abilities and items that change Water matchups →

Gen 8 rules

How Water moves deal damage in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Each Water move in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is physical or special on its own, so check the category before you pick an attacker. The Water matchups here are the same as in today’s games.

HOW WATER DAMAGE WORKS

PER MOVEATTACK / SP. ATK vs DEFENSE / SP. DEF

Each move has its own category: physical moves use Attack against Defense, special moves use Sp. Atk against Sp. Def. The move list above shows which is which.

All types in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

FULL TYPE CHART →

Water is the most common type in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, with 90 Pokémon you can get. Each tile also shows which types hit Water for 2× and which ones Water hits for 2×.

Normal72

FireWATER HITS 2×33

WaterYOU’RE HERE90

ElectricHITS WATER 2×28

GroundWATER HITS 2×47

Flying64

Psychic49

Bug45