Water type
Water is one of the 15 types in Pokémon Red. Water moves are special (they use the Special stat) and are super effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock. Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass. There are 32 Water-type Pokémon and 9 Water-type moves.
Water attacking
| Effect | Against |
|---|---|
| Super effective (2×) | Fire Ground Rock |
| Not very effective (½×) | Water Grass Dragon |
| No effect (0×) | — |
Water defending
Water-type Pokémon
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Psyduck
Golduck
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Seel
Dewgong
Shellder
Cloyster
Krabby
Kingler
Horsea
Seadra
Goldeen
Seaking
Staryu
Starmie
Magikarp
Gyarados
Lapras
Vaporeon
Omanyte
Omastar
Kabuto
Kabutops
Water-type moves
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | TM/HM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | 120 | 80% | 5 | |
| Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | HM03 |
| Crabhammer | 90 | 85% | 10 | |
| Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | TM11 |
| Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | TM12 |
| Clamp | 35 | 75% | 10 | |
| Bubble | 20 | 100% | 30 | |
| Withdraw | — | 100% | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Water weak to in Pokémon Red?
Water-type Pokémon take double damage from Electric and Grass.
What is Water strong against in Pokémon Red?
Water moves are super effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock.
What is the strongest Water move in Pokémon Red?
Hydro Pump, with 120 power.