Ability · Gen 7 · 2 Pokémon
Water Compaction
This Pokemon's Defense is raised 2 stages after it is damaged by a Water-type move.
Water Compaction was introduced in Generation 7. 2 Pokémon and forms can have it.
Best Pokémon with Water Compaction
Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Water Compaction.
Pokémon with Water Compaction
As a regular ability (2)
SandygastWater Compaction FAQ
What does Water Compaction do?
This Pokemon's Defense is raised 2 stages after it is damaged by a Water-type move.
Which Pokémon have Water Compaction?
2 Pokémon and forms can have Water Compaction: Sandygast and Palossand.
What are the best Pokémon with Water Compaction?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Water Compaction are Palossand (#360 in National Dex OU, 100% run Water Compaction).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.