Damp-Rock 
Summary
Damp Rock is a held item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance from five turns to eight turns. This prolonged duration is pivotal in battles, enhancing the potency of Water-type moves and diminishing the strength of Fire-type moves. It also prolongs the effectiveness of abilities like Swift Swim, Rain Dish, and Hydration.
In competitive Pokémon play, Damp Rock is frequently used on rain teams where the strategy is focused on sustaining rain conditions to maximize the performance of Water-type Pokémon and other allies that thrive in these conditions. Common users of Damp Rock are Pokémon such as Pelipper and Politoed, both of which possess the ability Drizzle, enabling them to initiate rain.
Damp Rock was introduced in Generation IV, specifically in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It is part of a collection of weather-extending items that include Heat Rock (for Sunny Day), Smooth Rock (for Sandstorm), and Icy Rock (for Hail). These items all contribute to the implementation of various weather-focused strategies.
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.
Flavor Texts:
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- black-white: A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance used by the holder.
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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.
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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)