Pokémon Abilities

Complete database of all 367 abilities in Pokémon games

About Pokémon Abilities

Abilities are passive effects that each Pokémon has. They were introduced in Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire) and have become a core part of competitive battling. Each Pokémon can have one of its possible Abilities, and some Pokémon have Hidden Abilities that are harder to obtain.

Most Popular Abilities

Adaptability

Gen 4

Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Anticipation

Gen 4

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Big Pecks

Gen 5

Protects against Defense drops.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Blaze

Gen 3

Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Chlorophyll

Gen 3

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Clear Body

Gen 3

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Competitive

Gen 6

Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Cursed Body

Gen 5

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

15 Pokémon can have this ability

Generation 3 Abilities(76 abilities)

Air Lock

Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

Rayquaza

Arena Trap

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

DiglettDugtrioTrapinch

Battle Armor

Protects against critical hits.

CuboneMarowakKabutoKabutops+7 more

Blaze

Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

CharmanderCharmeleonCharizardCyndaquil+11 more

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurOddish+11 more

Clear Body

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

TentacoolTentacruelBeldumMetang+11 more

Cloud Nine

Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

PsyduckGolduckLickitungSwablu+3 more

Color Change

Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.

Kecleon

Compound Eyes

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

ButterfreeVenonatYanmaDustox+9 more

Cute Charm

Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.

ClefairyClefableJigglypuffWigglytuff+11 more

Damp

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

ParasParasectPsyduckGolduck+11 more

Drizzle

Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

PolitoedPelipperKyogre

Drought

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

VulpixNinetalesTorkoalGroudon+1 more

Early Bird

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

DoduoDodrioKangaskhanLedyba+11 more

Effect Spore

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

VileplumeParasParasectShroomish+7 more

Flame Body

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

PonytaRapidashMagmarMoltres+11 more

Flash Fire

Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

VulpixNinetalesGrowlitheArcanine+11 more

Forecast

Changes castform's type and form to match the weather.

CastformCastform SunnyCastform RainyCastform Snowy

Guts

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

RattataRaticateMachopMachoke+11 more

Huge Power

Doubles Attack in battle.

MarillAzumarillAzurillBunnelby+2 more

Hustle

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

RattataRaticateNidoran FNidorina+11 more

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

KrabbyKinglerPinsirGligar+8 more

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

StaryuStarmieChinchouLanturn+4 more

Immunity

Prevents poison.

SnorlaxGligarZangooseSnorlax Gmax

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

ZubatGolbatAbraKadabra+11 more

Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

DrowzeeHypnoHoothootNoctowl+11 more

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

EkansArbokGrowlitheArcanine+11 more

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearow+11 more

Levitate

Evades ground moves.

GastlyHaunterKoffingWeezing+11 more

Lightning Rod

Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

PikachuRaichuCuboneMarowak+11 more

Limber

Prevents paralysis.

PersianHitmonleeDittoBuneary+10 more

Liquid Ooze

Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.

TentacoolTentacruelGulpinSwalot

Magma Armor

Prevents freezing.

SlugmaMagcargoCamerupt

Magnet Pull

Prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.

MagnemiteMagnetonNosepassMagnezone+5 more

Marvel Scale

Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

DratiniDragonairMilotic

Minus

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.

ElectrikeManectricMinunKlink+4 more

Natural Cure

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

ChanseyStaryuStarmieCorsola+11 more

Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.

SlowpokeSlowbroLickitungJynx+11 more

Overgrow

Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurChikorita+11 more

Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

SlowpokeSlowbroLickitungSlowking+11 more

Pickup

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

MeowthAipomTeddiursaPhanpy+11 more

Plus

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.

MareepFlaaffyAmpharosPlusle+6 more

Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Nidoran FNidorinaNidoqueenNidoran M+11 more

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

AerodactylArticunoZapdosMoltres+11 more

Pure Power

Doubles Attack in battle.

MedititeMedichamMedicham Mega

Rain Dish

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseTentacool+10 more

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

GeodudeGravelerGolemOnix+11 more

Rough Skin

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

CarvanhaSharpedoGibleGabite+2 more

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

CaterpieWeedleRattataRaticate+11 more

Sand Stream

Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

TyranitarHippopotasHippowdonGigalith+1 more

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

SandshrewSandslashDiglettDugtrio+11 more

Serene Grace

Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

ChanseyTogepiTogeticDunsparce+11 more

Shadow Tag

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

WobbuffetWynautGothitaGothorita+2 more

Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

MetapodKakunaEkansArbok+11 more

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

ShellderCloysterKrabbyKingler+11 more

Shield Dust

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

CaterpieWeedleVenomothWurmple+8 more

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

VoltorbElectrodeMr MimeWhismur+11 more

Speed Boost

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

YanmaTorchicCombuskenBlaziken+10 more

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

PikachuRaichuVoltorbElectrode+11 more

Stench

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

GloomGrimerMukKoffing+6 more

Sticky Hold

Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

GrimerMukGulpinSwalot+6 more

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

GeodudeGravelerGolemMagnemite+11 more

Suction Cups

Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.

OctilleryLileepCradilyInkay+1 more

Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

BeedrillScytherLedybaLedian+11 more

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

PsyduckGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirl+11 more

Synchronize

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

AbraKadabraAlakazamMew+11 more

Thick Fat

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

SeelDewgongSnorlaxMarill+11 more

Torrent

Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseTotodile+11 more

Trace

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

PorygonPorygon2RaltsKirlia+2 more

Truant

Skips every second turn.

SlakothSlakingDurant

Vital Spirit

Prevents sleep.

MankeyPrimeapeElectabuzzMagmar+11 more

Volt Absorb

Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

JolteonChinchouLanturnMinun+9 more

Water Absorb

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathLapras+11 more

Water Veil

Prevents burns.

GoldeenSeakingMantineWailmer+10 more

White Smoke

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

TorkoalHeatmorSizzlipedeCentiskorch+1 more

Wonder Guard

Protects against damaging moves that are not super effective.

Shedinja

Generation 4 Abilities(47 abilities)

Adaptability

Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

EeveeCorphishCrawdauntFeebas+11 more

Aftermath

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

VoltorbElectrodeDrifloonDrifblim+7 more

Anger Point

Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

MankeyPrimeapeTaurosCamerupt+8 more

Anticipation

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

EeveeBarboachWhiscashWormadam Plant+11 more

Bad Dreams

Damages sleeping opponents for 1/8 their max HP after each turn.

Darkrai

Download

Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

PorygonPorygon2Porygon ZGenesect

Dry Skin

Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

ParasParasectJynxCroagunk+3 more

Filter

Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4.

Mr MimeMime JrRevavroomAggron Mega

Flower Gift

Increases friendly Pokémon's Attack and Special Defense to 1.5× during strong sunlight.

Cherrim

Forewarn

Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.

DrowzeeHypnoJynxSmoochum+2 more

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

WigglytuffSentretFurretYanma+11 more

Gluttony

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

BellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelSnorlax+11 more

Heatproof

Halves damage from fire moves and burns.

BronzorBronzongRolycolyPoltchageist+1 more

Honey Gather

The Pokémon may pick up honey after battle.

TeddiursaCombeeCutieflyRibombee+1 more

Hydration

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

SeelDewgongLaprasVaporeon+11 more

Ice Body

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

SeelDewgongSnoruntGlalie+11 more

Iron Fist

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

HitmonchanLedianChimcharMonferno+11 more

Klutz

Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.

BunearyLopunnyWoobatSwoobat+8 more

Leaf Guard

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

TangelaChikoritaBayleefMeganium+11 more

Magic Guard

Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.

ClefairyClefableAbraKadabra+6 more

Mold Breaker

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

PinsirCranidosRampardosDrilbur+11 more

Motor Drive

Absorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage.

ElectivireBlitzleZebstrikaEmolga

Multitype

Changes arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.

Arceus

No Guard

Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

MachopMachokeMachampKarrablast+7 more

Normalize

Makes the Pokémon's moves all act normal-type.

SkittyDelcatty

Poison Heal

Heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage.

ShroomishBreloomGliscor

Quick Feet

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

JolteonGranbullTeddiursaUrsaring+7 more

Reckless

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

HitmonleeRhyhornRhydonStarly+9 more

Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Nidoran FNidorinaNidoqueenNidoran M+11 more

Scrappy

Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.

KangaskhanMiltankTaillowSwellow+11 more

Simple

Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

NumelBidoofBibarelWoobat+1 more

Skill Link

Extends two-to-five-hit moves and triple kick to their full length every time.

ShellderCloysterAipomAmbipom+6 more

Slow Start

Halves Attack and Speed for five turns upon entering battle.

RegigigasVaroom

Sniper

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

BeedrillSpearowFearowHorsea+11 more

Snow Cloak

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

ArticunoSwinubPiloswineGlaceon+11 more

Snow Warning

Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

SnoverAbomasnowVanilluxeAmaura+4 more

Solar Power

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

CharmanderCharmeleonCharizardSunkern+6 more

Solid Rock

Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4.

CameruptRhyperiorTirtougaCarracosta

Stall

Makes the Pokémon move last within its move's priority bracket.

Sableye

Steadfast

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

MachopMachokeMachampScyther+11 more

Storm Drain

Redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

LileepCradilyShellosGastrodon+6 more

Super Luck

Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.

TogepiTogeticMurkrowAbsol+5 more

Tangled Feet

Doubles evasion when confused.

PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotDoduo+5 more

Technician

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

MeowthPersianMr MimeScyther+11 more

Tinted Lens

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

ButterfreeVenonatVenomothHoothoot+9 more

Unaware

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

ClefableWooperQuagsireBidoof+11 more

Unburden

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

HitmonleeTreeckoGrovyleSceptile+11 more

Generation 5 Abilities(101 abilities)

Analytic

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

MagnemiteMagnetonStaryuStarmie+8 more

Aqua Boost

Big Pecks

Protects against Defense drops.

PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotChatot+11 more

Black Hole

Bodyguard

Bonanza

Calming

Celebrate

Climber

Confidence

Conqueror

Contrary

Inverts stat changes.

ShuckleSpindaSnivyServine+7 more

Cursed Body

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

GengarShuppetBanetteFroslass+11 more

Daze

Decoy

Deep Sleep

Defeatist

Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.

ArchenArcheops

Defiant

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

MankeyPrimeapeFarfetchdPurugly+11 more

Disgust

Dodge

Explode

Flame Boost

Flare Boost

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

DrifloonDrifblim

Fortune

Friend Guard

Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.

ClefairyJigglypuffCleffaIgglybuff+6 more

Frighten

Frostbite

Grass Cloak

Gulp

Harvest

Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.

ExeggcuteExeggutorTropiusPhantump+5 more

Healer

Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.

ChanseyBellossomBlisseyAudino+8 more

Heavy Metal

Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

AronLaironAggronBronzor+6 more

Herbivore

Hero

High Rise

Hot Blooded

Illusion

Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.

ZoruaZoroarkZorua HisuiZoroark Hisui

Imposter

Transforms upon entering battle.

Ditto

Infiltrator

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

ZubatGolbatCrobatHoppip+11 more

Instinct

Interference

Iron Barbs

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

FerroseedFerrothornTogedemaruTogedemaru Totem

Jagged Edge

Justified

Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.

GrowlitheArcanineAbsolLucario+6 more

Last Bastion

Life Force

Light Metal

Halves the Pokémon's weight.

ScizorBeldumMetangMetagross+3 more

Lullaby

Lunchbox

Magic Bounce

Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

NatuXatuEspeonHatenna+6 more

Medic

Melee

Mood Maker

Moody

Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

RemoraidOctillerySmeargleSnorunt+4 more

Mountaineer

Moxie

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

PinsirGyaradosHeracrossMightyena+11 more

Multiscale

Halves damage taken from full HP.

DragoniteLugia

Mummy

Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.

YamaskCofagrigus

Nomad

Nurse

Omnipotent

Overcoat

Protects against damage from weather.

ShellderCloysterPinecoForretress+11 more

Parry

Perception

Pickpocket

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

SneaselSeedotNuzleafShiftry+11 more

Poison Touch

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

GrimerMukCroagunkToxicroak+7 more

Power Nap

Prankster

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

MurkrowSableyeVolbeatIllumise+11 more

Pride

Rattled

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

MagikarpLedybaSudowoodoDunsparce+11 more

Regenerator

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

SlowpokeSlowbroTangelaSlowking+11 more

Run Up

Sand Force

Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

DiglettDugtrioNosepassShellos+11 more

Sand Rush

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

SandshrewSandslashHerdierStoutland+6 more

Sandpit

Sap Sipper

Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

MarillAzumarillGirafarigStantler+11 more

Sequence

Shackle

Shadow Dash

Share

Sheer Force

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

NidoqueenNidokingKrabbyKingler+11 more

Shield

Skater

Spirit

Sponge

Sprint

Stealth

Telepathy

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

WobbuffetRaltsKirliaGardevoir+11 more

Tenacity

Teravolt

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.

ZekromKyurem Black

Thrust

Toxic Boost

Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.

Zangoose

Turboblaze

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.

ReshiramKyurem White

Unnerve

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

EkansArbokMeowthPersian+11 more

Vanguard

Victory Star

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.

Victini

Warm Blanket

Wave Rider

Weak Armor

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

OnixOmanyteOmastarKabuto+11 more

Wonder Skin

Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.

VenomothSkittyDelcattySigilyph+1 more

Zen Mode

Changes darmanitan's form after each turn depending on its HP: Zen Mode below 50% max HP, and Standard Mode otherwise.

Darmanitan StandardDarmanitan ZenDarmanitan Galar StandardDarmanitan Galar Zen

Generation 6 Abilities(27 abilities)

Aerilate

Turns the bearer's normal moves into flying moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.

Pinsir MegaSalamence Mega

Aroma Veil

Protects allies against moves that affect their mental state.

SpritzeeAromatisseMilceryAlcremie+4 more

Aura Break

Makes dark aura and fairy aura weaken moves of their respective types.

Zygarde 50Zygarde 10

Bulletproof

Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.

ChespinQuilladinChesnaughtJangmo O+7 more

Cheek Pouch

Restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect.

BunnelbyDiggersbyDedenneSkwovet+3 more

Competitive

Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

JigglypuffWigglytuffIgglybuffMilotic+11 more

Dark Aura

Strengthens dark moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon.

Yveltal

Delta Stream

Creates a mysterious air current, which cannot be replaced and causes moves to never be super effective against Flying Pokémon.

Rayquaza Mega

Desolate Land

Creates extremely harsh sunlight, which has all the properties of Sunny Day, cannot be replaced, and causes damaging Water moves to fail.

Groudon Primal

Fairy Aura

Strengthens fairy moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon.

Xerneas

Flower Veil

Protects friendly grass Pokémon from having their stats lowered by other Pokémon.

FlabebeFloetteFlorgesComfey+1 more

Fur Coat

Halves damage from physical attacks.

FurfrouPersian Alola

Gale Wings

Raises flying moves' priority by one stage.

FletchlingFletchinderTalonflame

Gooey

Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.

GoomySliggooGoodraWiglett+3 more

Grass Pelt

Boosts Defense while grassy terrain is in effect.

SkiddoGogoat

Magician

Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.

FennekinBraixenDelphoxKlefki+2 more

Mega Launcher

Strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power.

ClauncherClawitzerBlastoise Mega

Parental Bond

Lets the bearer hit twice with damaging moves. The second hit has half power.

Kangaskhan Mega

Pixilate

Turns the bearer's normal moves into fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.

SylveonGardevoir MegaAltaria Mega

Primordial Sea

Creates heavy rain, which has all the properties of Rain Dance, cannot be replaced, and causes damaging Fire moves to fail.

Kyogre Primal

Protean

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

KecleonFroakieFrogadierGreninja+3 more

Refrigerate

Turns the bearer's normal moves into ice moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.

AmauraAurorusGlalie Mega

Stance Change

Changes aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using kings shield.

Aegislash ShieldAegislash Blade

Strong Jaw

Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.

TyruntTyrantrumYungoosGumshoos+9 more

Sweet Veil

Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

SwirlixSlurpuffCutieflyRibombee+7 more

Symbiosis

Passes the bearer's held item to an ally when the ally uses up its item.

FlabebeFloetteFlorgesOranguru+1 more

Tough Claws

Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.

BinacleBarbaraclePerrserkerCharizard Mega X+4 more

Generation 7 Abilities(42 abilities)

Battery

Ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×.

Charjabug

Battle Bond

Transforms this Pokémon into Ash-Greninja after fainting an opponent. Water Shuriken's power is 20 and always hits three times.

Greninja Battle BondGreninja Ash

Beast Boost

Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

NihilegoBuzzwolePheromosaXurkitree+7 more

Berserk

Raises this Pokémon's Special Attack by one stage every time its HP drops below half.

DrampaMoltres Galar

Comatose

This Pokémon always acts as though it were Asleep.

Komala

Corrosion

This Pokémon can inflict poison on Poison and Steel Pokémon.

SalanditSalazzleGlimmetGlimmora+1 more

Dancer

Whenever another Pokémon uses a dance move, this Pokémon will use the same move immediately afterwards.

Oricorio BaileOricorio Pom PomOricorio PauOricorio Sensu

Dazzling

Opposing Pokémon cannot use priority attacks.

Bruxish

Disguise

Prevents the first instance of battle damage.

Mimikyu DisguisedMimikyu BustedMimikyu Totem DisguisedMimikyu Totem Busted

Electric Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain.

Tapu KokoPincurchin

Emergency Exit

This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.

Golisopod

Fluffy

Damage from contact moves is halved. Damage from Fire moves is doubled.

StuffulBewearWoolooDubwool+2 more

Full Metal Body

Other Pokémon cannot lower this Pokémon's stats.

Solgaleo

Galvanize

This Pokémon's Normal moves are Electric and have their power increased to 1.2×.

Geodude AlolaGraveler AlolaGolem Alola

Grassy Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.

Tapu BuluGrookeyThwackeyRillaboom+1 more

Innards Out

When this Pokémon faints from an opponent's move, that opponent takes damage equal to the HP this Pokémon had remaining.

Pyukumuku

Liquid Voice

Sound-based moves become Water-type.

PopplioBrionnePrimarina

Long Reach

This Pokémon's moves do not make contact.

RowletDartrixDecidueye

Merciless

This Pokémon's moves critical hit against poisoned targets.

MareanieToxapex

Misty Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Misty Terrain.

Tapu FiniWeezing Galar

Neuroforce

Increases super-effective damage dealt to 1.25×.

Necrozma Ultra

Power Construct

Transforms 10% or 50% Zygarde into Complete Forme when its HP is below 50%.

Zygarde 10 Power ConstructZygarde 50 Power ConstructZygarde Complete

Power Of Alchemy

When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.

Grimer AlolaMuk Alola

Prism Armor

Reduces super-effective damage to 0.75×.

NecrozmaNecrozma DuskNecrozma Dawn

Psychic Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.

Tapu LeleIndeedee MaleIndeedee Female

Queenly Majesty

Opposing Pokémon cannot use priority attacks.

Tsareena

Receiver

When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.

Passimian

Rks System

Changes this Pokémon's type to match its held Memory.

Silvally

Schooling

Wishiwashi becomes Schooling Form when its HP is 25% or higher.

Wishiwashi SoloWishiwashi School

Shadow Shield

When this Pokémon has full HP, regular damage from moves is halved.

Lunala

Shields Down

Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.

Minior Red MeteorMinior Orange MeteorMinior Yellow MeteorMinior Green Meteor+10 more

Slush Rush

During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.

CubchooBearticArctozoltArctovish+3 more

Soul Heart

This Pokémon's Special Attack rises by one stage every time any Pokémon faints.

MagearnaMagearna Original

Stakeout

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

YungoosGumshoosNickitThievul+5 more

Stamina

Raises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move.

MudbrayMudsdaleArchaludon

Steelworker

This Pokémon's Steel moves have 1.5× power.

Dhelmise

Surge Surfer

Doubles this Pokémon's Speed on Electric Terrain.

Raichu Alola

Tangling Hair

When this Pokémon takes regular damage from a contact move, the attacking Pokémon's Speed lowers by one stage.

Diglett AlolaDugtrio Alola

Triage

This Pokémon's healing moves have their priority increased by 3.

Comfey

Water Bubble

Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.

DewpiderAraquanidAraquanid Totem

Water Compaction

Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.

SandygastPalossand

Wimp Out

This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.

Wimpod

Generation 8 Abilities(34 abilities)

As One Glastrier

Calyrex Ice

As One Spectrier

Calyrex Shadow

Ball Fetch

If the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle.

Yamper

Chilling Neigh

Boosts Attack after knocking out a Pokémon.

Glastrier

Cotton Down

When Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

GossifleurEldegoss

Curious Medicine

Resets all stat changes upon entering battlefield.

Slowking Galar

Dauntless Shield

Boosts Defense in battle.

ZamazentaZamazenta Crowned

Dragons Maw

Powers up Dragon-type moves.

Regidrago

Gorilla Tactics

Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but only allows the use of the first selected move.

Darmanitan Galar StandardDarmanitan Galar Zen

Grim Neigh

Boosts Special Attack after knocking out a Pokémon.

Spectrier

Gulp Missile

If a Cramorant with Gulp Missile uses Surf or Dive, it catches prey and changes its form depending on its remaining HP.

CramorantCramorant GulpingCramorant Gorging

Hunger Switch

Causes Morpeko to change its form each turn, alternating between Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode

Morpeko Full BellyMorpeko Hangry

Ice Face

The Pokémon’s ice head can take a physical attack as a substitute, but the attack also changes the Pokémon’s appearance. The ice will be restored when it snows.

Eiscue IceEiscue Noice

Ice Scales

Halves damage from Special moves.

SnomFrosmoth

Intrepid Sword

Boosts Attack in battle.

ZacianZacian Crowned

Libero

Libero changes the Pokémon's type to that of its previously used attack.

ScorbunnyRabootCinderaceCinderace Gmax

Mimicry

Changes type depending on the terrain.

Stunfisk Galar

Mirror Armor

Reflects any stat-lowering effects.

CorviknightCorviknight Gmax

Neutralizing Gas

Neutralizes abilities of all Pokémon in battle.

KoffingWeezingWeezing Galar

Pastel Veil

Prevents the Pokémon and its allies from being poisoned.

Ponyta GalarRapidash Galar

Perish Body

When hit by a move that makes direct contact, the Pokémon and the attacker will faint after three turns unless they switch out of battle.

Cursola

Power Spot

Just being next to the Pokémon powers up moves.

Stonjourner

Propeller Tail

Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

ArrokudaBarraskewda

Punk Rock

Boosts sound-based moves and halves damage from the same moves.

Toxtricity AmpedToxtricity Low KeyToxtricity Amped GmaxToxtricity Low Key Gmax

Quick Draw

Enables the Pokémon to move first occasionally.

Slowbro Galar

Ripen

Doubles the effect of berries.

ApplinFlappleAppletunFlapple Gmax+1 more

Sand Spit

Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.

SilicobraSandacondaSandaconda Gmax

Screen Cleaner

Nullifies effects of Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil.

Mr RimeMr Mime Galar

Stalwart

Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.

DuraludonArchaludonDuraludon Gmax

Steam Engine

Boosts the Speed stat drastically when the Pokémon is hit by a Fire- or Water-type move.

RolycolyCarkolCoalossalCoalossal Gmax

Steely Spirit

Powers up ally Pokémon's Steel-type moves.

Perrserker

Transistor

Powers up Electric-type moves.

Regieleki

Unseen Fist

Contact moves can strike through Protect/Detect.

Urshifu Single StrikeUrshifu Rapid StrikeUrshifu Single Strike GmaxUrshifu Rapid Strike Gmax

Wandering Spirit

Swaps abilities with opponents on contact.

RunerigusYamask Galar

Generation 9 Abilities(40 abilities)

Anger Shell

When the Pokémon's HP drops below half, Anger Shell lowers its Defense and Special Defense but its Attack, Special Attack and Speed are raised.

Klawf

Armor Tail

Prevents the opponent from using any moves that have priority, such as Quick Attack.

Farigiraf

Beads Of Ruin

Lowers Special Defense of all Pokémon except itself.

Chi Yu

Commander

Goes inside the mouth of an ally Dondozo if one is on the field.

Tatsugiri CurlyTatsugiri DroopyTatsugiri Stretchy

Costar

Copies ally's stat changes on entering battle.

Flamigo

Cud Chew

Causes the Pokémon to reuse an already consumed Berry at the end of the next turn.

FarigirafTauros Paldea Combat BreedTauros Paldea Blaze BreedTauros Paldea Aqua Breed

Earth Eater

Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.

Orthworm

Electromorphosis

When hit by an attack, the power of the next Electric-type move it uses is doubled.

Bellibolt

Embody Aspect

Embody Aspect boosts a particular stat, depending on the form of a Terastallized Ogerpon

Good As Gold

Gives immunity to status moves.

Gholdengo

Guard Dog

Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.

MabosstiffOkidogi

Hadron Engine

Creates an Electric Terrain when entering battle, and boosts Special Attack while active.

MiraidonMiraidon Low Power ModeMiraidon Low Power ModeMiraidon Drive Mode+5 more

Hospitality

When a Pokémon with Hospitality enters a battle, it restores HP for an ally by 25%.

PoltchageistSinistcha

Lingering Aroma

Contact changes the attacker's Ability to Lingering Aroma.

Oinkologne Male

Minds Eye

The Pokémon ignores changes to opponents' evasiveness, its accuracy can't be lowered, and it can hit Ghost types with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.

Ursaluna Bloodmoon

Mycelium Might

Status moves go last, but are not affected by the opponent's ability.

ToedscoolToedscoolToedscruelToedscruel

Opportunist

Copies stat boosts by the opponent.

Espathra

Orichalcum Pulse

Turns the sunlight harsh when entering battle, and boosts Attack while active.

KoraidonKoraidon Limited BuildKoraidon Limited BuildKoraidon Sprinting Build+5 more

Poison Puppeteer

Pokémon poisoned by Pecharunt's moves will also become confused.

Pecharunt

Protosynthesis

Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

Great TuskScream TailBrute BonnetFlutter Mane+6 more

Purifying Salt

Protects from status conditions and halves damage from Ghost-type moves.

NacliNaclstackGarganacl

Quark Drive

Raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy.

Iron TreadsIron BundleIron HandsIron Jugulis+6 more

Rocky Payload

Powers up Rock-type moves.

Bombirdier

Seed Sower

Turns the ground into Grassy Terrain when the Pokémon is hit by an attack.

Arboliva

Sharpness

Powers up slicing moves.

GalladeKleavorVeluzaSamurott Hisui

Supersweet Syrup

Once per battle, when a Pokémon with Supersweet Syrup enters the battle, it lowers the evasion stat of all adjacent opponents by one stage.

DipplinHydrapple

Supreme Overlord

Attack and Special Attack are boosted for each party Pokémon that has been defeated.

Kingambit

Sword Of Ruin

Lowers Defense of all Pokémon except itself.

Chien Pao

Tablets Of Ruin

Lowers Attack of all Pokémon except itself.

Wo Chien

Tera Shell

All damage-dealing moves that hit the Pokémon when its HP is full will not be very effective.

Terapagos Terastal

Tera Shift

When Terapagos enters the battle, it turns into its Terastal Form until the end of the battle.

Terapagos

Teraform Zero

As soon as Terapagos assumes its Stellar Form, it will immediately neutralize weather and terrain effects.

Terapagos Stellar

Thermal Exchange

Raises Attack when hit by a Fire-type move. Cannot be burned.

FrigibaxArctibaxBaxcalibur

Toxic Chain

May cause bad poisoning when the Pokémon hits an opponent with a move.

OkidogiMunkidoriFezandipiti

Toxic Debris

Scatters poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team when the Pokémon takes damage from physical moves.

GlimmetGlimmora

Vessel Of Ruin

Lowers Special Attack of all Pokémon except itself.

Ting Lu

Well Baked Body

Immune to Fire-type moves, and Defense is sharply boosted.

Dachsbun

Wind Power

When hit by a wind move, the power of the next Electric-type move it uses is doubled.

WattrelKilowattrel

Wind Rider

Gives immunity to wind moves, and causes the Pokémon's Attack to increase by one stage when hit by one.

ShiftryBramblinBrambleghast

Zero To Hero

Transforms into its Hero Form when switching out.

Palafin ZeroPalafin ZeroPalafin HeroPalafin Hero
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