what is effective against water type pokemon

Water-type Pokémon are generally weak to Electric and Grass attacks, so those are your best choices against them. Water also resists Fire , Ice , Steel , and itself, so those usually do less damage than normal.

Best counters

• Electric moves : strong and usually the safest pick against Water types.

• Grass moves : also super effective, especially if the Water Pokémon has no Grass-resistant secondary typing.

• Strong coverage moves : some Water Pokémon carry Ice or other coverage, so the best counter can depend on the full typing of the target.

Simple example

If you face a pure Water Pokémon, a move like Thunderbolt or Energy Ball will usually hit harder than a neutral attack.

Battle note

In practice, trainers often worry more about Electric because it’s widely available and consistently effective, while Grass can be easier to resist if the opponent has a dual type.