Damp-Rock 
Damp Rock is a held item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance by three turns, increasing the total duration to eight turns instead of the standard five. This extension can be crucial in battles, providing prolonged boosts to Water-type moves and reducing the effectiveness of Fire-type moves. It also enables abilities like Swift Swim, Rain Dish, and Hydration to remain effective for an extended period.
Damp Rock is often utilized on rain teams in Pokémon competitive play, where the strategy revolves around maintaining rain conditions to optimize the performance of Water-type Pokémon and other allies that benefit from rain. Users of Damp Rock typically include Pokémon like Pelipper and Politoed, which can both summon rain directly with the ability Drizzle.
Interesting facts about Damp Rock include its introduction in Generation IV, specifically in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It is part of a set of weather-extending items, with other members including Heat Rock (for Sunny Day), Smooth Rock (for Sandstorm), and Icy Rock (
Attribute
Category:
held-itemsCost:
4000
Effect:
- Held: The holder's Rain Dance will create rain lasting for eight turns rather than five. As this item affects the move rather than the weather itself, the effect is not lost if the holder leaves battle or drops this item.
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- x-y: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Rain Dance when used by the holder.
- sun-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Rain Dance when used by the holder.
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Fling Power
60
Game Indices
- generation-iv (Game Index: 285)
- generation-v (Game Index: 285)
- generation-vi (Game Index: 285)
- generation-vii (Game Index: 285)
- generation-viii (Game Index: 285)