The best Water-type attackers (DPS ranking) for raids — legendary, 5-star, and more. Includes Megas and Shadows, with each Pokémon's recommended moveset and bulk (survivability).
Ranked by Overall score (big number) = a balanced metric combining DPS and TDO (total damage while surviving). Based on hitting targets weak to Water at level 40, with STAB and 1.6× weakness (fast moves are also favored when type-matched).
Data as of 2026-08-21 · Legacy* = exclusive/event-only move · Upcoming = not yet released
※ Values and rankings are our own calculations from public game data; depending on the method (target boss, level, dodging, etc.) they may differ from other sites and contain errors. For reference only.
1S
Primal KyogrePrimal
WaterfallOrigin Pulse*
78.1
Overall
DPS 30.4 · TDO 1,319
2B
Mega SwampertMega
Water GunHydro Cannon*
64.7
Overall
DPS 26.3 · TDO 966
3B
Shadow KyogreShadow
WaterfallOrigin Pulse*
64.6
Overall
DPS 27.8 · TDO 813
4C
Mega GreninjaMegaUpcoming
Water ShurikenHydro Cannon*
62.3
Overall
DPS 28.0 · TDO 686
5C
Mega GyaradosMega
WaterfallHydro Pump
58.4
Overall
DPS 23.2 · TDO 925
6C
Mega BlastoiseMega
Water GunHydro Cannon*
57.1
Overall
DPS 23.7 · TDO 798
7C
Kyogre
WaterfallOrigin Pulse*
56.8
Overall
DPS 23.3 · TDO 820
8D
Shadow PalkiaShadow
Dragon TailHydro Pump
52.4
Overall
DPS 23.3 · TDO 598
9D
Shadow GreninjaShadow
Water ShurikenHydro Cannon*
52.1
Overall
DPS 25.5 · TDO 446
10D
Shadow GyaradosShadow
WaterfallHydro Pump
52.0
Overall
DPS 23.1 · TDO 589
11D
Mega StarmieMega
Water GunHydro Pump
51.8
Overall
DPS 22.7 · TDO 618
12D
Shadow SwampertShadow
Water GunHydro Cannon*
51.7
Overall
DPS 23.1 · TDO 578
13D
Shadow KinglerShadow
BubbleCrabhammer
51.0
Overall
DPS 25.0 · TDO 432
14D
Shadow FeraligatrShadow
Water GunHydro Cannon*
50.7
Overall
DPS 23.0 · TDO 545
15D
Inteleon
Water GunHydro Cannon*
49.7
Overall
DPS 23.7 · TDO 458
16D
Quaquaval
Water GunHydro Cannon*
49.5
Overall
DPS 22.3 · TDO 543
17D
Shadow SamurottShadow
Fury CutterHydro Cannon*
49.1
Overall
DPS 22.7 · TDO 495
18D
Shadow EmpoleonShadow
WaterfallHydro Cannon*
49.0
Overall
DPS 22.3 · TDO 521
19D
Mega SharpedoMega
WaterfallHydro Pump
48.6
Overall
DPS 23.1 · TDO 452
20D
Volcanion
Water GunHydro Pump
47.6
Overall
DPS 20.1 · TDO 627
21D
Mega SalamenceMegaNo STAB
Dragon TailHydro Pump
47.5
Overall
DPS 18.8 · TDO 761
22D
Primarina
WaterfallHydro Cannon*
47.5
Overall
DPS 20.6 · TDO 583
23D
Mega SlowbroMega
Water GunSurf*
47.3
Overall
DPS 18.6 · TDO 775
24D
Palkia (Origin)
Dragon TailHydro Pump
47.3
Overall
DPS 19.9 · TDO 635
25D
Greninja
Water ShurikenHydro Cannon*
46.7
Overall
DPS 21.8 · TDO 458
26D
Shadow CrawdauntShadow
SnarlCrabhammer
45.6
Overall
DPS 23.2 · TDO 349
27D
Swampert
Water GunHydro Cannon*
45.1
Overall
DPS 19.3 · TDO 578
28D
Gyarados
WaterfallHydro Pump
45.0
Overall
DPS 19.1 · TDO 584
29D
Kingler
BubbleCrabhammer
44.8
Overall
DPS 21.0 · TDO 436
30D
Shadow SalamenceShadowNo STAB
Dragon TailHydro Pump
44.7
Overall
DPS 20.4 · TDO 472
How is the Overall score calculated?
We apply the standard PvE formula to public game data (base stats, move power/duration/energy), assuming you hit a target weak to this type at level 40. DPS is per-second damage with STAB and 1.6× weakness; TDO is total damage before fainting, factoring in bulk (HP/Defense); Overall combines the two into a balanced metric (DPS³×TDO) for ranking (PokeBattler's Overall method). Numbers may differ from other sites depending on the method — use for reference. Other type tiers →