38,9,[Poison]{mechanic:poison} still damages the Pokémon outside of battle.
39,9,"Paralysis cannot prevent the Pokémon from moving, though the [Speed]{mechanic:speed} cut is unaffected."
39,9,"[Paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis} cannot prevent the Pokémon from moving, though the [Speed]{mechanic:speed} cut is unaffected. [Poison]{mechanic:poison} still damages the Pokémon outside of battle."
40,9,"Due to a glitch, moves affected by this ability have a (100 - accuracy)% chance to hit through []{move:detect} or []{move:protect}."
41,9,[]{move:rest} works as usual during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
42,9,[]{move:fling} can be used as usual.
43,9,Redirects []{type:water} moves without negating them or granting any [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} boost. Does not redirect []{move:hidden-power}.
44,9,Can copy []{ability:flower-gift} and []{ability:wonder-guard}.
45,9,Can copy []{ability:forecast} and []{ability:trace}.
46,9,Powers up only when paired with []{ability:minus}.
47,9,Powers up only when paired with []{ability:plus}.
48,9,Chance of taking effect is 30%.
49,9,[]{move:triple-kick} is unaffected.
50,9,[]{move:struggle} is unaffected. []{move:helping-hand} and []{move:defense-curl} are not taken into account.
51,9,Has no overworld effect.
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37
36
9
Has no overworld effect.
38
37
9
Has no overworld effect.
39
38
9
[Poison]{mechanic:poison} still damages the Pokémon outside of battle.
40
39
9
Paralysis cannot prevent the Pokémon from moving, though the [Speed]{mechanic:speed} cut is unaffected.[Paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis} cannot prevent the Pokémon from moving, though the [Speed]{mechanic:speed} cut is unaffected. [Poison]{mechanic:poison} still damages the Pokémon outside of battle.
41
40
9
Due to a glitch, moves affected by this ability have a (100 - accuracy)% chance to hit through []{move:detect} or []{move:protect}.
42
41
9
[]{move:rest} works as usual during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
43
42
9
[]{move:fling} can be used as usual.
44
43
9
Redirects []{type:water} moves without negating them or granting any [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} boost. Does not redirect []{move:hidden-power}.
45
44
9
Can copy []{ability:flower-gift} and []{ability:wonder-guard}.
46
45
9
Can copy []{ability:forecast} and []{ability:trace}.
47
46
9
Powers up only when paired with []{ability:minus}.
48
47
9
Powers up only when paired with []{ability:plus}.
49
48
9
Chance of taking effect is 30%.
50
49
9
[]{move:triple-kick} is unaffected.
51
50
9
[]{move:struggle} is unaffected. []{move:helping-hand} and []{move:defense-curl} are not taken into account.
1,9,"This Pokémon's moves have approximately a 10% chance to make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinch}.
1,9,"This Pokémon's damaging moves have a 10% chance to make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinch} with each hit if they do not already cause flinching as a secondary effect.
This ability does not stack with a held []{item:kings-rock}.
This ability does not stack with a held item.
Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is in the party.",Has a chance of making the opponent [flinch]{mechanic:flinch} when attacking.
Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is first in the party.",Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon [flinch]{mechanic:flinch} with each hit.
2,9,"The [weather]{mechanic:weather} changes to [rain]{mechanic:rain} when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless replaced by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drought}, []{ability:sand-stream}, or []{ability:snow-warning} are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed}, respecting []{move:trick-room}. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.",Summons [rain]{mechanic:rain} that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drought}, []{ability:sand-str
This ability functions identically to []{ability:shell-armor}.",Protects against [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit}.
5,9,"When this Pokémon is at full [HP]{mechanic:hp}, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: []{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}.
If this Pokémon is holding a []{item:focus-sash}, this ability takes precedence and the Focus Sash will not be consumed.","Prevents being KOed from full [HP]{mechanic:hp}, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP."
If this Pokémon is holding a []{item:focus-sash}, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.","Prevents being KOed from full [HP]{mechanic:hp}, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP."
6,9,"While this Pokémon is in battle, []{move:selfdestruct} and []{move:explosion} will fail and []{ability:aftermath} will not take effect.","Prevents []{move:selfdestruct}, []{move:explosion}, and []{ability:aftermath} from working while the Pokémon is in battle."
7,9,"This Pokémon cannot be [paralyzed]{mechanic:paralysis}.
@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ If a Pokémon is paralyzed and acquires this ability, its paralysis is healed; t
The evasion bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.",Increases [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} to 1.25× during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.",Increases [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} to 1.25× during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}. Protects against sandstorm damage.
9,9,"Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being [paralyzed]{mechanic:paralysis}.
Pokémon that are immune to []{type:electric}-type moves can still be paralyzed by this ability.
@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ This ability functions identically to []{ability:air-lock}.","Negates all effect
This ability has no effect on the one-hit KO moves ([]{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}).
Overworld: In Pokémon Emerald and all subsequent games, if the lead Pokémon has this ability, wild Pokémon have 1.5× the chance of holding an item.",Increases moves' [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} to 1.3×.
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, the chance of a wild Pokémon holding a particular item is raised from 50%, 5%, or 1% to 60%, 20%, or 5%, respectively.",Increases moves' [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} to 1.3×.
15,9,"This Pokémon cannot be [asleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
This causes []{move:rest} to fail altogether. If a Pokémon is asleep and acquires this ability, it will immediately wake up; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
@ -67,7 +67,9 @@ If a Pokémon is poisoned and acquires this ability, its poison is healed; this
This ability has no effect while the Pokémon is [frozen]{mechanic:freezing}. The Fire damage bonus is retained even if the Pokémon is frozen and thawed or the ability is lost or disabled. Fire moves will ignore this Pokémon's []{move:substitute}. This ability takes effect even on non-damaging moves, i.e. []{move:will-o-wisp}.","Protects against []{type:fire} moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle."
19,9,"This Pokémon is immune to the extra effects of moves used against it.
An extra effect is a move's chance, listed as an ""effect chance"", to inflict a [status ailment]{mechanic:status-ailment}, cause a [stat change]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, or make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinching} in addition to the move's main effect. For example, []{move:thundershock}'s [paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis} is an extra effect, but []{move:thunder-wave}'s is not, nor is []{move:knock-off}'s item removal.",Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
An extra effect is a move's chance, listed as an ""effect chance"", to inflict a [status ailment]{mechanic:status-ailment}, cause a [stat change]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, or make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinching} in addition to the move's main effect. For example, []{move:thundershock}'s [paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis} is an extra effect, but []{move:thunder-wave}'s is not, nor is []{move:knock-off}'s item removal.
Moves that lower the user's stats are unaffected.",Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
20,9,"This Pokémon cannot be [confused]{mechanic:confusion}.
If a Pokémon is confused and acquires this ability, its confusion will immediately be healed.",Prevents [confusion]{mechanic:confusion}.
@ -75,19 +77,17 @@ If a Pokémon is confused and acquires this ability, its confusion will immediat
[]{move:dragon-tail} and []{move:circle-throw} still inflict damage against this Pokémon.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the encounter rate while fishing is increased.",Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the success rate while fishing is increased.",Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
22,9,"When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is lowered by one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In a double battle, both opponents are affected.
This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle.
This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a []{move:substitute}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, lower-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate decreased.",Lowers opponents' [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon entering battle.
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.",Lowers opponents' [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon entering battle.
23,9,"While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out.
Other Pokémon with this ability are unaffected. Pokémon can still switch out with []{move:baton-pass}, []{move:u-turn}, or a []{item:shed-shell}. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved.",Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Other Pokémon with this ability are unaffected. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.",Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
24,9,"Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:iron-barbs}.",Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} on contact.
@ -119,10 +119,12 @@ This ability functions identically to []{ability:white-smoke} in battle.",Preven
If this ability is acquired during battle, the Pokémon is cured upon leaving battle before losing the temporary ability.",Cures any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} upon switching out.
31,9,"All other Pokémon's single-target []{type:electric}-type moves are redirected to this Pokémon if it is an eligible target. Other Pokémon's Electric moves raise this Pokémon's [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it, and cannot miss it.
[]{move:follow-me} takes precedence over this ability. If the Pokémon is a []{type:ground}-type and thus immune to Electric moves, its immunity prevents the Special Attack boost.","Redirects single-target []{type:electric} moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}."
If the move's intended target also has this ability, the move is not redirected. When multiple Pokémon with this ability are possible targets for redirection, the move is redirected to the one with the highest [Speed]{mechanic:speed} stat, or, in the case of a tie, to a random tied Pokémon. []{move:follow-me} takes precedence over this ability. If the Pokémon is a []{type:ground}-type and thus immune to Electric moves, its immunity prevents the Special Attack boost.","Redirects single-target []{type:electric} moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}."
32,9,"This Pokémon's moves have twice their usual effect chance.
An effect chance is a move's chance to inflict a [status ailment]{mechanic:status-ailment}, cause a [stat change]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, or make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinching} in addition to the move's main effect. For example, []{move:flamethrower}'s chance of [burning]{mechanic:burn} the target is doubled, but []{move:protect}'s chance of success and []{move:air-cutter}'s increased [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit} rate are unaffected.",Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
An effect chance is a move's chance to inflict a [status ailment]{mechanic:status-ailment}, cause a [stat change]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, or make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinching} in addition to the move's main effect. For example, []{move:flamethrower}'s chance of [burning]{mechanic:burn} the target is doubled, but []{move:protect}'s chance of success and []{move:air-cutter}'s increased [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit} rate are unaffected.
[]{move:secret-power} is unaffected.",Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
33,9,"This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} is doubled during [rain]{mechanic:rain}.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.",Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} during [rain]{mechanic:rain}.
@ -131,10 +133,10 @@ This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.",Doubles
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.",Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
35,9,"Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.
This ability has no effect in battle.",Increases the wild encounter rate.
This ability has no effect in battle.",Doubles the wild encounter rate.
36,9,"When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability.
This ability cannot copy []{ability:multitype}.",Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
This ability cannot copy []{ability:flower-gift}, []{ability:forecast}, []{ability:illusion}, []{ability:imposter}, []{ability:multitype}, []{ability:trace}, []{ability:wonder-guard}, or []{ability:zen-mode}.",Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
37,9,"This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is doubled while in battle.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
@ -152,12 +154,12 @@ Overworld: If any Pokémon in the party has this ability, each egg in the party
If a Pokémon is burned and acquires this ability, its burn is healed; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.",Prevents [burns]{mechanic:burn}.
42,9,"While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing []{type:steel}-type Pokémon cannot flee or switch out.
Pokémon can still switch out with []{move:baton-pass}, []{move:u-turn}, or a []{item:shed-shell}. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee, but not switch out.
Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, Steel-type Pokémon have a higher encounter rate.",Prevents []{type:steel} opponents from fleeing or switching out.
43,9,"This Pokémon is immune to moves flagged as being sound-based.
[]{move:heal-bell} is unaffected. This Pokémon can still receive a Perish Song counter through []{move:baton-pass}, and will retain a Perish Song counter if it acquires this ability after Perish Song is used.
[]{move:heal-bell} is unaffected. []{move:uproar} still prevents this Pokémon from [sleeping]{mechanic:sleep}. This Pokémon can still receive a Perish Song counter through []{move:baton-pass}, and will retain a Perish Song counter if it acquires this ability after Perish Song is used.
[]{move:howl}, []{move:roar-of-time}, and []{move:sonicboom} are not flagged as sound-based.",Protects against sound-based moves.
44,9,This Pokémon heals for 1/16 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during [rain]{mechanic:rain}.,Heals for 1/16 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during [rain]{mechanic:rain}.
@ -174,9 +176,9 @@ When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that i
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.",Increases the [PP]{mechanic:pp} cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
47,9,This Pokémon takes half as much damage from []{type:fire}- and []{type:ice}-type moves.,Halves damage from []{type:fire} and []{type:ice} moves.
48,9,"This Pokémon awakens from [sleep]{mechanic:sleep} in half as many turns, rounded down.
48,9,"This Pokémon's remaining sleep turn count falls by 2 rather than 1.
When one-turn sleep is lowered to zero turns, the Pokémon still falls asleep, but wakes up at its first opportunity.",Halves the duration of [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
If this Pokémon's sleep counter is at 1, it will fall to 0 and then.",Halves the duration of [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
49,9,"Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being [burned]{mechanic:burn}.
Overworld: If any Pokémon in the party has this ability, each egg in the party has its [hatch counter]{mechanic:hatch-counter} decreased by 2 (rather than 1) each [step cycle]{mechanic:step-cycle}, making eggs hatch roughly twice as quickly. This effect does not stack if multiple Pokémon have this ability or []{ability:magma-armor}.",Has a 30% chance of [burning]{mechanic:burn} attacking Pokémon on contact.
@ -185,12 +187,10 @@ Overworld: If any Pokémon in the party has this ability, each egg in the party
This ability does not prevent any accuracy losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, such as the accuracy cut from [fog]{mechanic:fog}; nor does it prevent other Pokémon's [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} from making this Pokémon's moves less accurate. This Pokémon can still be passed negative accuracy modifiers through []{move:heart-swap}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, lower-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.",Prevents [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
52,9,"This Pokémon cannot have its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier} by other Pokémon.
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.",Prevents [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
52,9,"This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} cannot be [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier} by other Pokémon.
This ability does not prevent any Attack losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, such as the Attack cut from a [burn]{mechanic:burn}; nor self-inflicted Attack drops, such as the Attack drop from []{move:superpower}; nor opponent-triggered Attack boosts, such as the Attack boost from []{move:swagger}. This Pokémon can still be passed negative Attack modifiers through []{move:heart-swap} or []{move:power-swap}.
Overworld: In Pokémon Emerald, if any Pokémon in the party has this ability, []{move:cut}'s radius for cutting grass is doubled. (After Generation III, Cut can no longer cut down tall grass.)",Prevents [Attack]{mechanic:attack} from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} by other Pokémon.
This ability does not prevent any Attack losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, such as the Attack cut from a [burn]{mechanic:burn}; nor self-inflicted Attack drops, such as the Attack drop from []{move:superpower}; nor opponent-triggered Attack boosts, such as the Attack boost from []{move:swagger}. This Pokémon can still be passed negative Attack modifiers through []{move:heart-swap} or []{move:power-swap}.",Prevents [Attack]{mechanic:attack} from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} by other Pokémon.
53,9,"At the end of each turn, if another Pokémon consumed or [Flung]{move:fling} a held item that turn, this Pokémon picks up the item if it is not already holding one. After each battle, this Pokémon has a 10% chance of picking up an item if it is not already holding one.
The []{item:air-balloon} and []{item:eject-button} cannot be picked up.
@ -212,11 +212,11 @@ Special moves are unaffected. Moves that do set damage, such as []{move:seismic
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.","Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} to 0.8×."
56,9,"Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being [infatuated]{mechanic:infatuation}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, any wild Pokémon whose species can be either gender has an increased chance of being the opposite gender.",Has a 30% chance of [infatuating]{mechanic:infatuation} attacking Pokémon on contact.
57,9,"This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} if any friendly Pokémon has []{ability:minus}.
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any wild Pokémon whose species can be either gender has a 2/3 chance of being set to the opposite gender, and a 1/3 chance of having a random gender as usual.",Has a 30% chance of [infatuating]{mechanic:infatuation} attacking Pokémon on contact.
57,9,"This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} if any friendly Pokémon has []{ability:plus} or []{ability:minus}.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. If either ability is disabled by []{move:gastro-acid}, both lose their effect.",Increases [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has []{ability:minus}.
58,9,"This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} if any friendly Pokémon has []{ability:plus}.
58,9,"This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} if any friendly Pokémon has []{ability:plus} or []{ability:minus}.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. If either ability is disabled by []{move:gastro-acid}, both lose their effect.",Increases [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has []{ability:plus}.
59,9,"During [rain]{mechanic:rain}, [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}, or [hail]{mechanic:hail}, this Pokémon's type changes to []{type:water}, []{type:fire}, or []{type:ice}, respectively, and its form changes to match.
@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ If the [weather]{mechanic:weather} ends or becomes anything that does not trigge
Damaging moves that would remove this Pokémon's item can still inflict damage against this Pokémon, e.g. []{move:knock-off} or []{move:pluck}. This Pokémon can still use moves that involve the loss of its own item, e.g. []{move:fling} or []{move:trick}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the encounter rate while fishing is increased.",Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
61,9,"After each turn, this Pokémon has a 30% of being cured of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}.",Has a 30% chance of curing any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn.
61,9,"After each turn, this Pokémon has a 33% of being cured of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}.",Has a 33% chance of curing any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn.
62,9,"Whenever this Pokémon is [asleep]{mechanic:sleep}, [burned]{mechanic:burn}, [paralyzed]{mechanic:paralysis}, or [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}, it has 1.5× its [Attack]{mechanic:attack}. This Pokémon is not affected by the usual Attack cut from a burn.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.",Increases [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to 1.5× with a [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}.
@ -253,9 +253,9 @@ Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is inc
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drizzle}, []{ability:sand-stream}, or []{ability:snow-warning} are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed}, respecting []{move:trick-room}. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.",Summons [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight} that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
71,9,"While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. []{type:flying}-type Pokémon and Pokémon in the air, e.g. due to []{ability:levitate} or []{move:magnet-rise}, are unaffected.
Pokémon can still switch out with []{move:baton-pass}, []{move:u-turn}, or a []{item:shed-shell}. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee, but not switch out.
Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.",Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by []{type:flying}-types and Pokémon in the air.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.",Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by []{type:flying}-types and Pokémon in the air.
72,9,"This Pokémon cannot be [asleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
This causes []{move:rest} to fail altogether. If a Pokémon is asleep and acquires this ability, it will immediately wake up; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ This ability does not prevent any stat losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechan
This ability functions identically to []{ability:clear-body} in battle.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is decreased.",Prevents stats from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier} by other Pokémon.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved.",Prevents stats from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier} by other Pokémon.
74,9,"This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is doubled in battle.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
@ -295,14 +295,14 @@ If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.","Increases damage infli
The evasion bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a blizzard.",Increases evasion to 1.25× during [hail]{mechanic:hail}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in snow.",Increases evasion to 1.25× during [hail]{mechanic:hail}. Protects against hail damage.
82,9,"This Pokémon eats any held Berry triggered by low [HP]{mechanic:hp} when it falls below 50% of its HP, regardless of the Berry's usual threshold.",Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low [HP]{mechanic:hp} below 1/2 its max HP.
83,9,"Whenever this Pokémon receives a [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit}, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises to the maximum of 6 [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability will still take effect if the critical hit is received by a []{move:substitute}.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to the maximum of six [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon receiving a [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit}.
84,9,"When this Pokémon uses or loses its held item, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} is doubled. If it gains another item or leaves battle, this bonus is lost.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.",Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} upon using or losing a held item.
This includes when the Pokémon drops its item because of []{move:knock-off}. This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.",Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} upon using or losing a held item.
85,9,This Pokémon takes half as much damage from []{type:fire}-type moves and [burns]{mechanic:burn}.,Halves damage from []{type:fire} moves and [burns]{mechanic:burn}.
86,9,"Each stage of this Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} acts as two stages. These doubled stages are still limited to a minimum of -6 and a maximum of 6.
@ -316,32 +316,32 @@ This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.",Raises the attack
[]{move:sucker-punch} is not flagged as punch-based; its original, Japanese name only means ""surprise attack"".",Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
90,9,"If this Pokémon is [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}, it will heal for 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn rather than taking damage. This includes bad poison.",Heals for 1/8 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison} in place of damage.
91,9,"This Pokémon inflicts twice as much damage with moves whose types match its own, rather than the usual [same-type attack bonus]{mechanic:same-type-attack-bonus} of 1.5×.",Increases the [same-type attack bonus]{mechanic:same-type-attack-bonus} from 1.5× to 2×.
92,9,"This Pokémon always hits five times with two-to-five-hit moves, such as []{move:icicle-spear}.
Other multiple-hit moves, such as []{move:triple-kick}, are unaffected.",Extends two-to-five-hit moves to a full five hits every time.
92,9,"This Pokémon always hits five times with two-to-five-hit moves, such as []{move:icicle-spear}. It also bypasses the accuracy checks on []{move:triple-kick}'s second and third hits.",Extends two-to-five-hit moves to a full five hits every time.
93,9,This Pokémon is cured of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn during [rain]{mechanic:rain}.,Cures any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn during [rain]{mechanic:rain}.
94,9,"During [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}, this Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} but takes 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage after each turn.",Increases [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
95,9,"Whenever this Pokémon has a [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}, it has 1.5× its [Speed]{mechanic:speed}. This Pokémon is not affected by the usual Speed cut from [paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is decreased.",Increases [Speed]{mechanic:speed} to 1.5× with a [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved.",Increases [Speed]{mechanic:speed} to 1.5× with a [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}.
96,9,"This Pokémon's moves all act as if they were []{type:normal}-type.
Moves that inflict [typeless damage]{mechanic:typeless-damage} do so as usual. Moves of variable type, such as []{move:hidden-power}, are affected. They otherwise work as usual, however; []{move:weather-ball}, for example, is always forced to be Normal, but it still has doubled power and looks different during [weather]{mechanic:weather}.
As []{move:thunder-wave} is prevented by immunities, unlike most non-damaging moves, it does not affect []{type:ghost}-type Pokémon when turned Normal.",Makes the Pokémon's moves all act []{type:normal}-type.
As []{move:thunder-wave} is prevented by immunities, unlike most non-damaging moves, it does not affect []{type:ghost}-type Pokémon under the effect of this ability.",Makes the Pokémon's moves all act []{type:normal}-type.
97,9,"This Pokémon inflicts triple damage with [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit}, rather than the usual double damage.",Strengthens [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit} to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
98,9,"This Pokémon is immune to damage not directly caused by a move.
For example, this Pokémon takes no damage from from [weather]{mechanic:weather}, recoil, [status ailments]{mechanic:status-ailments}, or []{move:spikes}, but it still suffers from the [Attack]{mechanic:attack} cut when [burned]{mechanic:burn}, and a []{item:life-orb} will still power up this Pokémon's moves without damaging it. Anything that directly depends on such damage will also not happen; for example, []{move:leech-seed} will neither hurt this Pokémon nor heal the opponent, and Pokémon with a []{item:jaboca-berry} or []{item:rowap-berry} will not consume the berry when hit by this Pokémon.
[]{move:struggle}'s recoil; []{move:pain-split}, whether used by or against this Pokémon; and the [HP]{mechanic:hp} costs of []{move:belly-drum} and []{move:substitute} are unaffected.
The following are unaffected: []{move:struggle}, []{move:pain-split} (whether used by or against this Pokémon), []{move:belly-drum}, []{move:substitute}, []{move:curse}, moves that knock the user out, and damage from [confusion]{mechanic:confusion}.
If this Pokémon is [badly poisoned]{mechanic:poison}, the poison counter is still increased each turn; if the Pokémon loses this ability, it will begin taking as much damage as it would be if it had been taking increasing damage each turn. This Pokémon still takes poison damage outside of battle.",Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
This Pokémon will neither lose nor regain [HP]{mechanic:hp} if it drains HP from a Pokémon with []{ability:liquid-ooze}.
If this Pokémon is [badly poisoned]{mechanic:poison}, the poison counter is still increased each turn; if the Pokémon loses this ability, it will begin taking as much damage as it would be if it had been taking increasing damage each turn.",Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
99,9,"Moves used by or against this Pokémon never miss.
One-hit KO moves are unaffected. Moves affected by this ability can hit Pokémon during the preparation turn of moves like []{move:dig} or []{move:fly}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.",Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.",Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
100,9,"This Pokémon moves last within its priority bracket.
Multiple Pokémon with this ability move in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed} amongst themselves.
@ -349,13 +349,13 @@ Multiple Pokémon with this ability move in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed} amo
The []{item:full-incense} and []{item:lagging-tail} take precedence over this ability; that is, Pokémon with these items move after Pokémon with this ability. Pokémon with both this ability and one of these items are delayed as much as if they had only the item.
This ability works as usual during []{move:trick-room}: Pokémon with this ability will move in reverse order of Speed after Pokémon without it.",Makes the Pokémon move last within its move's priority bracket.
101,9,"This Pokémon inflicts 1.5× as much damage with moves whose base power is 60 or less.
101,9,"This Pokémon's moves have 1.5× their power if their base power is 60 or less.
This includes moves of variable power, such as []{move:hidden-power} and []{move:magnitude}, when their power is 60 or less.",Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to inflict 1.5× damage.
This includes moves of variable power, such as []{move:hidden-power} and []{move:magnitude}, when their power is 60 or less. []{move:helping-hand}'s power boost is taken into account for any move, as is []{move:defense-curl}'s power boost for []{move:rollout}.",Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
102,9,"This Pokémon cannot be given a [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
This ability does not heal prior status ailments. []{move:rest} will fail altogether with this ability in effect. []{move:yawn} will immediately fail if used on this Pokémon during strong sunlight, and an already-used Yawn will fail if the weather turns to strong sunlight in the meantime.",Protects against [major status ailments]{mechanic:major-status-ailments} during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
103,9,"In battle, this Pokémon cannot use its held item, and the item will not have any passive effect on the battle, positive or negative. This Pokémon also cannot use []{move:fling}.
103,9,"In battle, this Pokémon cannot use its held item, nor will the item have any passive effect on the battle, positive or negative. This Pokémon also cannot use []{move:fling}.
The [Speed]{mechanic:speed} cut from the []{item:iron-ball} and the effort items (the []{item:macho-brace}, []{item:power-weight}, []{item:power-bracer}, []{item:power-belt}, []{item:power-lens}, []{item:power-band}, and []{item:power-anklet}) is unaffected. Items that do not directly affect the battle, such as the []{item:exp-share}, the []{item:amulet-coin}, or the []{item:soothe-bell}, work as usual. All held items work as usual out of battle.
@ -368,12 +368,14 @@ Abilities that do not fit this description, even if they could hinder moves in s
An ability ignored by this ability is only nullified while the move is being used. For example, this Pokémon's moves can [paralyze]{mechanic:paralysis} a Pokémon with []{ability:limber}, but Limber will activate and heal the paralysis immediately thereafter, and this Pokémon's []{move:spikes} are not affected by this ability after they have been placed.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.",Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:teravolt} and []{ability:turbo-blaze}.",Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
105,9,This Pokémon's moves have [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit} rates one stage higher than normal.,Raises moves' [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit} rates one stage.
106,9,"When this Pokémon is knocked out by a move that makes contact, the move's user takes 1/4 its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage.",Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max [HP]{mechanic:hp} when knocked out by a contact move.
107,9,"When this Pokémon enters battle, if one of its opponents has a move that is [super effective]{mechanic:super-effective} against it, []{move:selfdestruct}, []{move:explosion}, or a one-hit knockout move, all participating trainers are notified.
The move itself is not revealed; only that there is such a move. Moves that inflict [typeless damage]{mechanic:typeless-damage}, such as []{move:future-sight}, and moves of variable type, such as []{move:hidden-power}, count as their listed types.","Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a [super-effective]{mechanic:super-effective} move, []{move:selfdestruct}, []{move:explosion}, or a one-hit KO move."
The move itself is not revealed; only that there is such a move. Moves that inflict [typeless damage]{mechanic:typeless-damage}, such as []{move:future-sight}, and moves of variable type, such as []{move:hidden-power}, count as their listed types. []{move:counter}, []{move:metal-burst}, []{move:mirror-coat}, and one-hit KO moves to which this Pokémon is immune do not trigger this ability.","Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a [super-effective]{mechanic:super-effective} move, []{move:selfdestruct}, []{move:explosion}, or a one-hit KO move."
108,9,"When this Pokémon enters battle, it reveals the move with the highest base power known by any opposing Pokémon to all participating trainers.
In the event of a tie, one is chosen at random.
@ -384,14 +386,14 @@ Power | Moves
----: | -----
160 | One-hit KO moves: []{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}
120 | Counter moves: []{move:counter}, []{move:metal-burst}, and []{move:mirror-coat}
80 | Variable power or set damage: []{move:crush-grip}, []{move:dragon-rage}, []{move:endeavor}, []{move:flail}, []{move:frustration}, []{move:grass-knot}, []{move:gyro-ball}, []{move:hidden-power}, []{move:low-kick}, []{move:natural-gift}, []{move:night-shade}, []{move:psywave}, []{move:return}, []{move:reversal}, []{move:seismic-toss}, []{move:sonicboom}, []{move:trump-card}, and []{move:wring-out}
80 | Variable power or set damage: []{move:crush-grip}, []{move:dragon-rage}, []{move:electro-ball}, []{move:endeavor}, []{move:final-gambit}, []{move:flail}, []{move:frustration}, []{move:grass-knot}, []{move:gyro-ball}, []{move:heat-crash}, []{move:heavy-slam}, []{move:hidden-power}, []{move:low-kick}, []{move:natural-gift}, []{move:night-shade}, []{move:psywave}, []{move:return}, []{move:reversal}, []{move:seismic-toss}, []{move:sonicboom}, []{move:trump-card}, and []{move:wring-out}
0 | Any such move not listed
",Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
109,9,"This Pokémon ignores other Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} when attacking and defending.
109,9,"This Pokémon ignores other Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} when for the purposes of damage and accuracy calculation.
This includes [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} and [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} modifiers. [Speed]{mechanic:speed} modifiers cannot be ignored, as the order Pokémon move in is determined separately.
Effectively, this affects modifiers of every stat except [Speed]{mechanic:speed}.
[]{move:punishment}'s power is calculated as usual. When this Pokémon hurts itself in [confusion]{mechanic:confusion}, its stat modifiers affect damage as usual.",Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers when attacking or defending.
The power of []{move:punishment} and []{move:stored-power} is calculated as usual. When this Pokémon hurts itself in [confusion]{mechanic:confusion}, its stat modifiers affect damage as usual.",Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
110,9,This Pokémon deals twice as much damage with moves that are [not very effective]{mechanic:not-very-effective} against the target.,Doubles damage inflicted with [not-very-effective]{mechanic:not-very-effective} moves.
111,9,"This Pokémon takes 0.75× as much damage from moves that are [super effective]{mechanic:super-effective} against it.
@ -404,8 +406,8 @@ This ability also takes effect when acquired during battle. If this Pokémon lo
Ghost Pokémon's other types affect damage as usual.",Lets the Pokémon's []{type:normal} and []{type:fighting} moves hit []{type:ghost} Pokémon.
114,9,"All other Pokémon's single-target []{type:water}-type moves are redirected to this Pokémon, if it is an eligible target. Other Pokémon's Water moves raise this Pokémon's [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it, and cannot miss it.
[]{move:follow-me} takes precedence over this ability.","Redirects single-target []{type:water} moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}."
115,9,"This Pokémon heals for 1/16 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during [hail]{mechanic:hail}, and it does not take hail damage regardless of type.",Heals for 1/16 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during hail.
If the move's intended target also has this ability, the move is not redirected. When multiple Pokémon with this ability are possible targets for redirection, the move is redirected to the one with the highest [Speed]{mechanic:speed} stat, or, in the case of a tie, to a random tied Pokémon. []{move:follow-me} takes precedence over this ability.","Redirects single-target []{type:water} moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}."
115,9,"This Pokémon heals for 1/16 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during [hail]{mechanic:hail}, and it does not take hail damage regardless of type.",Heals for 1/16 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn during hail in place of damage.
116,9,"This Pokémon takes 0.75× as much damage from moves that are [super effective]{mechanic:super-effective} against it.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:filter}.",Decreases damage taken from [super-effective]{mechanic:super-effective} moves by 1/4.
@ -436,47 +438,65 @@ Unlike []{ability:forecast}, []{ability:multitype}, and []{ability:zen-mode}, th
123,9,Opposing Pokémon take 1/8 of their maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage after each turn while they are [asleep]{mechanic:asleep}.,Damages [sleeping]{mechanic:sleep} opponents for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn.
124,9,"Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, it steals the attacker's held item if it does not already have an item.
This Pokémon cannot steal upon being knocked out. It can steal if the attacker has a []{move:substitute}, but cannot steal when its own Substitute is hit.",Steals attacking Pokémon's held item on contact.
125,9,"This Pokémon's moves with extra effects have 1.3× their power, but their effect chances are reduced to 0.","Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects."
126,9,Stat modifiers are inverted for this Pokémon.,Inverts stat modifiers.
127,9,Opposing Pokémon cannot eat held Berries while this Pokémon is in battle.,Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
128,9,"When any of this Pokémon's stats are [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises by two stages.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon having any stat lowered.
129,9,This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} are halved when it has less than half its [HP]{mechanic:hp}.,Halves [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} below 50% [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
This Pokémon cannot steal upon being knocked out. It can steal if the attacker has a []{move:substitute}, but cannot steal when its own Substitute is hit. If a move hits multiple times, only the last hit triggers this ability. If this Pokémon is wild, it cannot steal upon being hit by a trained Pokémon.",Steals attacking Pokémon's held item on contact.
125,9,"This Pokémon's moves with extra effects have 1.3× their power, but lose their extra effects.","Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects."
126,9,"Whenever this Pokémon's stats would be [raised]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, they are instead lowered by the same amount, and vice versa.",Inverts [stat changes]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}.
127,9,"Opposing Pokémon cannot eat held Berries while this Pokémon is in battle.
Affected Pokémon can still use []{move:bug-bite} or []{move:pluck} to eat a target's Berry.",Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
128,9,"When any of this Pokémon's stats are [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises by two stages.
If multiple stats are lowered at once, this ability takes effect with each stat lowered.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon having any stat lowered.
129,9,This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} are halved when it has half its [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.,Halves [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} at 50% max [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.
130,9,Moves that hit this Pokémon have a 30% chance of being [Disabled]{move:disable} afterward.,Has a 30% chance of [Disabling]{move:disable} any move that hits the Pokémon.
131,9,Friendly Pokémon next to this Pokémon in double and triple battles each have a 30% chance of being cured of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn.,Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn.
132,9,This Pokémon's moves inflict less damage against friendly Pokémon.,Decreases damage inflicted against friendly Pokémon.
133,9,"Whenever any move hits this Pokémon, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage and its [Defense]{mechanic:defense} falls one stage.
132,9,"All friendly Pokémon take 0.75× as much direct damage from moves while this Pokémon is in battle.
This ability triggers on every hit of a multiple-hit move.",Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} and lowers [Defense]{mechanic:defense} by one stage each upon being hit by any move.
This effect stacks if multiple allied Pokémon have it.",Decreases all direct damage to friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
133,9,"Whenever a physical move hits this Pokémon, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage and its [Defense]{mechanic:defense} falls one stage.
This ability triggers on every hit of a multiple-hit move.",Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} and lowers [Defense]{mechanic:defense} by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
134,9,This Pokémon has double the usual weight for its species.,Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
135,9,This Pokémon has half the usual weight for its species.,Halves the Pokémon's weight.
136,9,This Pokémon takes half as much damage when it is hit having full [HP]{mechanic:hp}.,Halves damage taken from full [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
137,9,This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}.,Increases [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to 1.5× when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}.
138,9,This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} when [burned]{mechanic:burn}.,Increases [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} to 1.5× when [burned]{mechanic:burn}.
139,9,"After each turn, if this Pokémon ate a held Berry or used it with []{move:natural-gift} that turn, the Pokémon regains its Berry. If the Pokémon then meets the requirements to eat the Berry again, it will do so immediately, and will not be able restore the Berry again.",Restores any held Berry after the turn on which it is used.
139,9,"After each turn, if the last item this Pokémon consumed was a Berry and it is not currently holding an item, it has a 50% chance of regaining that Berry, or a 100% chance during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.",Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.
140,9,"This Pokémon does not take damage from friendly Pokémon's moves, including single-target moves aimed at it.",Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
141,9,"After each turn, one of this Pokémon's stats at random rises two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, and another falls one stage.",Raises a random stat two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} and lowers another one stage after each turn.
141,9,"After each turn, one of this Pokémon's stats at random rises two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, and another falls one stage.
If a stat is already at 6 or -6 stages, it will not be chosen to be increased or decreased, respectively.",Raises a random stat two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} and lowers another one stage after each turn.
142,9,This Pokémon does not take damage from [weather]{mechanic:weather}.,Protects against damage from [weather]{mechanic:weather}.
143,9,This Pokémon's contact moves have a 20% chance of [poisoning]{mechanic:poison} the target with each hit.,Has a 20% chance of [poisoning]{mechanic:poison} Pokémon upon contact when attacking.
144,9,This Pokémon regains 1/3 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} when it is switched out for another Pokémon.,Heals for 1/3 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} upon switching out.
145,9,This Pokémon's [Defense]{mechanic:defense} cannot be [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}.,Protects against [Defense]{mechanic:defense} drops.
146,9,This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} is doubled during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}.,Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}.
147,9,"Non-damaging moves that inflict [major status ailments]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}, such as []{move:thunder-wave}, have a 50% chance of failing against this Pokémon.",Has a 50% chance of protecting against non-damaging moves that inflict [major status ailments]{mechanic:major-status-ailment}.
148,9,This Pokémon inflicts more damage when it moves last in a turn.,Strengthens moves when moving last.
143,9,"This Pokémon's contact moves have a 30% chance of [poisoning]{mechanic:poison} the target with each hit.
This counts as an extra effect for the purposes of []{ability:shield-dust}. This ability takes effect before []{ability:mummy}.",Has a 30% chance of [poisoning]{mechanic:poison} target Pokémon upon contact.
144,9,"This Pokémon regains 1/3 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} when it is switched out for another Pokémon under any circumstances other than having fainted.
This ability does not take effect when a battle ends.",Heals for 1/3 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} upon switching out.
145,9,This Pokémon's [Defense]{mechanic:defense} cannot be [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} by other Pokémon.,Protects against [Defense]{mechanic:defense} drops.
146,9,This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} is doubled during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}.,Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}. Protects against sandstorm damage.
147,9,Non-damaging moves have exactly 50% base [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} against this Pokémon.,Lowers' incoming non-damaging moves' base [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} to exactly 50%.
148,9,"This Pokémon's moves have 1.3× their power when it moves last in a turn.
[]{move:future-sight} and []{move:doom-desire} are unaffected.",Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
149,9,"This Pokémon, upon being sent out, appears to have the species, nickname, and Poké Ball of the last Pokémon in the party that is able to battle. This illusion breaks upon being hit by a damaging move.
Other damage, e.g. from [weather]{mechanic:weather} or []{move:spikes}, does not break the illusion, nor does damage done to a []{move:substitute}.
If the party order becomes temporarily shuffled around as Pokémon are switched out in battle, this ability chooses the last Pokémon according to that shuffled order.",Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
150,9,This Pokémon uses []{move:transform} upon entering battle.,[Transforms]{move:transform} upon entering battle.
150,9,This Pokémon []{move:transform} upon entering battle.,[Transforms]{move:transform} upon entering battle.
151,9,"This Pokémon's moves ignore []{move:light-screen}, []{move:reflect}, and []{move:safeguard}.","Bypasses []{move:light-screen}, []{move:reflect}, and []{move:safeguard}."
152,9,"Whenever a contact move hits this Pokémon, the attacking Pokémon's ability changes to Mummy.",Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.
152,9,"Whenever a contact move hits this Pokémon, the attacking Pokémon's ability changes to Mummy.
[]{ability:multitype} is unaffected. If a Pokémon with []{ability:moxie} knocks this Pokémon out, its ability changes without taking effect.",Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.
153,9,"This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one stage upon knocking out another Pokémon, even a friendly Pokémon.
This ability does not take effect when the Pokémon indirectly causes another Pokémon to faint, e.g. through [poison]{mechanic:poison} or []{move:spikes}.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
This ability does not take effect when the Pokémon indirectly causes another Pokémon to faint, e.g. through [poison]{mechanic:poison} or []{move:spikes}.
If this Pokémon knocks out a Pokémon with []{ability:mummy}, this ability will change without taking effect.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
154,9,"Whenever a []{type:dark}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
The move is not negated in any way.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon being hit by a []{type:dark} move.
The move is not negated in any way.",Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon taking damage from a []{type:dark} move.
155,9,"This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage with each hit from a damaging []{type:dark}-, []{type:ghost}-, or []{type:bug}-type move.","Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon being hit by a []{type:dark}, []{type:ghost}, or []{type:bug} move."
156,9,"When this Pokémon is targeted by a move flagged as being reflectable, the move is redirected to its user.
@ -485,13 +505,33 @@ All reflectable moves are non-damaging, and most non-damaging moves that target
A move reflected by this ability or []{move:magic-coat} cannot be reflected back.",Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.
157,9,"Whenever a []{type:grass}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it.","Absorbs []{type:grass} moves, raising [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}."
158,9,This Pokémon's non-damaging moves have their priority increased by one stage.,Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
159,9,"During a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}, this Pokémon's []{type:rock}-, []{type:ground}-, and []{type:steel}-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.","Strengthens []{type:rock}, []{type:ground}, and []{type:steel} moves to 1.3× their power during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}."
159,9,"During a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}, this Pokémon's []{type:rock}-, []{type:ground}-, and []{type:steel}-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.","Strengthens []{type:rock}, []{type:ground}, and []{type:steel} moves to 1.3× their power during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}. Protects against sandstorm damage."
160,9,"Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:rough-skin}.",Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} on contact.
161,9,"This Pokémon changes to Zen Mode when it falls below 50% of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
161,9,"This Pokémon switches between Standard Mode and Zen Mode after each turn depending on its [HP]{mechanic:hp}. Below 50% of its maximum HP, it switches to Zen Mode, and at 50% or above, it switches to Standard Mode.
This ability has no effect if this Pokémon is not a []{pokemon:darmanitan}.",Changes []{pokemon:darmanitan} to Zen Mode below 50% max [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
This Pokémon returns to Standard Mode upon leaving battle or losing this ability. This ability has no effect if this Pokémon is not a []{pokemon:darmanitan}.","Changes []{pokemon:darmanitan}'s form after each turn depending on its [HP]{mechanic:hp}: Zen Mode below 50% max HP, and Standard Mode otherwise."
162,9,"All friendly Pokémon's moves, including this Pokémon's own moves, have 1.1× their usual accuracy while this Pokémon is in battle.",Increases moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.
163,9,"When this Pokémon acts, if the target has an ability that would hinder or prevent this Pokémon's selected move, that ability is ignored.",Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
164,9,"When this Pokémon acts, if the target has an ability that would hinder or prevent this Pokémon's selected move, that ability is ignored.",Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
163,9,"This Pokémon's moves completely ignore abilities that could hinder or prevent their effect on the target.
For example, this Pokémon's moves ignore abilities that would fully negate them, such as []{ability:water-absorb}; abilities that would prevent any of their effects, such as []{ability:clear-body}, []{ability:shell-armor}, or []{ability:sticky-hold}; and abilities that grant any general protective benefit, such as []{ability:simple}, []{ability:snow-cloak}, or []{ability:thick-fat}. If an ability could either hinder or help this Pokémon's moves, e.g. []{ability:dry-skin} or []{ability:unaware}, the ability is ignored either way.
Abilities that do not fit this description, even if they could hinder moves in some other way, are not affected. For example, []{ability:cursed-body} only affects potential future uses of the move, while []{ability:liquid-ooze} and []{ability:shadow-tag} only hinder a move's effect on the user. This ablity cannot ignore type or form changes granted by abilities, for example []{ability:color-change} or []{ability:forecast}; nor effects that were caused by abilities but are no longer tied to an ability, such as the rain from []{ability:drizzle}. This ability cannot ignore []{ability:multitype} at all.
An ability ignored by this ability is only nullified while the move is being used. For example, this Pokémon's moves can [paralyze]{mechanic:paralysis} a Pokémon with []{ability:limber}, but Limber will activate and heal the paralysis immediately thereafter, and this Pokémon's []{move:spikes} are not affected by this ability after they have been placed.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:mold-breaker} and []{ability:teravolt}.",Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
164,9,"This Pokémon's moves completely ignore abilities that could hinder or prevent their effect on the target.
For example, this Pokémon's moves ignore abilities that would fully negate them, such as []{ability:water-absorb}; abilities that would prevent any of their effects, such as []{ability:clear-body}, []{ability:shell-armor}, or []{ability:sticky-hold}; and abilities that grant any general protective benefit, such as []{ability:simple}, []{ability:snow-cloak}, or []{ability:thick-fat}. If an ability could either hinder or help this Pokémon's moves, e.g. []{ability:dry-skin} or []{ability:unaware}, the ability is ignored either way.
Abilities that do not fit this description, even if they could hinder moves in some other way, are not affected. For example, []{ability:cursed-body} only affects potential future uses of the move, and []{ability:liquid-ooze} only hinders the move's effect on the user, not the target. This ablity cannot ignore type or form changes granted by abilities, for example []{ability:color-change} or []{ability:forecast}; nor effects that were caused by abilities but are no longer tied to an ability, such as the rain from []{ability:drizzle}. This ability cannot ignore []{ability:multitype} at all.
An ability ignored by this ability is only nullified while the move is being used. For example, this Pokémon's moves can [paralyze]{mechanic:paralysis} a Pokémon with []{ability:limber}, but Limber will activate and heal the paralysis immediately thereafter, and this Pokémon's []{move:spikes} are not affected by this ability after they have been placed.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:mold-breaker} and []{ability:turbo-blaze}.",Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
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1
9
This Pokémon's moves have approximately a 10% chance to make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinch}.
This ability does not stack with a held []{item:kings-rock}.
Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is in the party.This Pokémon's damaging moves have a 10% chance to make the target [flinch]{mechanic:flinch} with each hit if they do not already cause flinching as a secondary effect.
This ability does not stack with a held item.
Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is first in the party.
Has a chance of making the opponent [flinch]{mechanic:flinch} when attacking.Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon [flinch]{mechanic:flinch} with each hit.
3
2
9
The [weather]{mechanic:weather} changes to [rain]{mechanic:rain} when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless replaced by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drought}, []{ability:sand-stream}, or []{ability:snow-warning} are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed}, respecting []{move:trick-room}. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
Summons [rain]{mechanic:rain} that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
4
3
9
This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} after each turn.
Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} after each turn.
5
4
9
Moves cannot score [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit} against this Pokémon.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:shell-armor}.
Protects against [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit}.
6
5
9
When this Pokémon is at full [HP]{mechanic:hp}, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: []{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}.
If this Pokémon is holding a []{item:focus-sash}, this ability takes precedence and the Focus Sash will not be consumed.When this Pokémon is at full [HP]{mechanic:hp}, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: []{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}.
If this Pokémon is holding a []{item:focus-sash}, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.
Prevents being KOed from full [HP]{mechanic:hp}, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
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6
9
While this Pokémon is in battle, []{move:selfdestruct} and []{move:explosion} will fail and []{ability:aftermath} will not take effect.
Prevents []{move:selfdestruct}, []{move:explosion}, and []{ability:aftermath} from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
8
7
9
This Pokémon cannot be [paralyzed]{mechanic:paralysis}.
If a Pokémon is paralyzed and acquires this ability, its paralysis is healed; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
Prevents [paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis}.
9
8
9
During a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}, this Pokémon has 1.25× its [evasion]{mechanic:evasion}, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type.
The evasion bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.
Increases [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} to 1.25× during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}.Increases [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} to 1.25× during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}. Protects against sandstorm damage.
13
12
9
This Pokémon cannot be [infatuated]{mechanic:infatuation} and is immune to []{move:captivate}.
If a Pokémon is infatuated and acquires this ability, its infatuation is cleared.
Prevents [infatuation]{mechanic:infatuation} and protects against []{move:captivate}.
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13
9
While this Pokémon is in battle, [weather]{mechanic:weather} can still be in play, but will not have any of its effects.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:air-lock}.
Negates all effects of [weather]{mechanic:weather}, but does not prevent the weather itself.
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14
9
This Pokémon's moves have 1.3× their [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy}.
This ability has no effect on the one-hit KO moves ([]{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}).
Overworld: In Pokémon Emerald and all subsequent games, if the lead Pokémon has this ability, wild Pokémon have 1.5× the chance of holding an item.This Pokémon's moves have 1.3× their [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy}.
This ability has no effect on the one-hit KO moves ([]{move:fissure}, []{move:guillotine}, []{move:horn-drill}, and []{move:sheer-cold}).
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, the chance of a wild Pokémon holding a particular item is raised from 50%, 5%, or 1% to 60%, 20%, or 5%, respectively.
Increases moves' [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} to 1.3×.
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15
9
This Pokémon cannot be [asleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
This causes []{move:rest} to fail altogether. If a Pokémon is asleep and acquires this ability, it will immediately wake up; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:vital-spirit} in battle.
Prevents [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
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16
9
Whenever this Pokémon takes damage from a move, the Pokémon's type changes to match the move.
If the Pokémon has two types, both are overridden. The Pokémon must directly take damage; for example, moves blocked by a []{move:substitute} will not trigger this ability, nor will moves that deal damage indirectly, such as []{move:spikes}.
This ability takes effect on only the last hit of a multiple-hit attack.
In Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness, this ability does not take effect on Shadow-type moves.
Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.
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17
9
This Pokémon cannot be [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}. This includes bad poison.
If a Pokémon is poisoned and acquires this ability, its poison is healed; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
Prevents [poison]{mechanic:poison}.
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18
9
This Pokémon is immune to []{type:fire}-type moves. Once this Pokémon has been hit by a Fire move, its own Fire moves will inflict 1.5× as much damage until it leaves battle.
This ability has no effect while the Pokémon is [frozen]{mechanic:freezing}. The Fire damage bonus is retained even if the Pokémon is frozen and thawed or the ability is lost or disabled. Fire moves will ignore this Pokémon's []{move:substitute}. This ability takes effect even on non-damaging moves, i.e. []{move:will-o-wisp}.
Protects against []{type:fire} moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
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21
9
This Pokémon cannot be forced out of battle by moves such as []{move:whirlwind}.
[]{move:dragon-tail} and []{move:circle-throw} still inflict damage against this Pokémon.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the encounter rate while fishing is increased.This Pokémon cannot be forced out of battle by moves such as []{move:whirlwind}.
[]{move:dragon-tail} and []{move:circle-throw} still inflict damage against this Pokémon.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the success rate while fishing is increased.
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
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22
9
When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is lowered by one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In a double battle, both opponents are affected.
This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle.
This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a []{move:substitute}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, lower-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate decreased.When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is lowered by one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In a double battle, both opponents are affected.
This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle.
This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a []{move:substitute}.
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.
Lowers opponents' [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon entering battle.
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23
9
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out.
Other Pokémon with this ability are unaffected. Pokémon can still switch out with []{move:baton-pass}, []{move:u-turn}, or a []{item:shed-shell}. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved.While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out.
Other Pokémon with this ability are unaffected. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
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24
9
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:iron-barbs}.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} on contact.
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25
9
This Pokémon is immune to damaging moves that are not [super effective]{mechanic:super-effective} against it.
Moves that inflict fixed damage, such as []{move:night-shade} or []{move:seismic-toss}, are considered super effective if their types are. Damage not directly dealt by moves, such as damage from [weather]{mechanic:weather}, a [status ailment]{mechanic:status-ailment}, or []{move:spikes}, is not prevented.
This ability cannot be copied with []{move:role-play} or traded away with []{move:skill-swap}, but it can be copied with []{ability:trace}, disabled with []{move:gastro-acid}, or changed with []{move:worry-seed}. This Pokémon can still use Role Play itself to lose this ability, but not Skill Swap.
If this Pokémon has a []{move:substitute}, this ability will block moves as usual and any moves not blocked will react to the Substitute as usual.
Protects against damaging moves that are not [super effective]{mechanic:super-effective}.
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26
9
This Pokémon is immune to []{type:ground}-type moves, []{move:spikes}, []{move:toxic-spikes}, and []{ability:arena-trap}.
This ability is disabled during []{move:gravity} or []{move:ingrain}, or while holding an []{item:iron-ball}. This ability is not disabled during []{move:roost}.
Evades []{type:ground} moves.
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27
9
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being [paralyzed]{mechanic:paralysis}, [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}, or put to [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}, chosen at random.
Nothing is done to compensate if the move's user is immune to one of these ailments; there is simply a lower chance that the move's user will be affected.
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either [paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis}, [poison]{mechanic:poison}, or [sleep]{mechanic:sleep} on attacking Pokémon on contact.
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45
9
The [weather]{mechanic:weather} changes to a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm} when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drizzle}, []{ability:drought}, or []{ability:snow-warning} are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed}, respecting []{move:trick-room}. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.
Summons a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm} that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
47
46
9
Moves targetting this Pokémon use one extra [PP]{mechanic:pp}.
This ability stacks if multiple targets have it. This ability still affects moves that fail or miss. This ability does not affect ally moves that target either the entire field or just its side, nor this Pokémon's self-targetted moves; it does, however, affect single-targetted ally moves aimed at this Pokémon, ally moves that target all other Pokémon, and opponents' moves that target the entire field. If this ability raises a move's PP cost above its remaining PP, it will use all remaining PP.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.
Increases the [PP]{mechanic:pp} cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
48
47
9
This Pokémon takes half as much damage from []{type:fire}- and []{type:ice}-type moves.
Halves damage from []{type:fire} and []{type:ice} moves.
49
48
9
This Pokémon awakens from [sleep]{mechanic:sleep} in half as many turns, rounded down.
When one-turn sleep is lowered to zero turns, the Pokémon still falls asleep, but wakes up at its first opportunity.This Pokémon's remaining sleep turn count falls by 2 rather than 1.
If this Pokémon's sleep counter is at 1, it will fall to 0 and then.
Halves the duration of [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
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49
9
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being [burned]{mechanic:burn}.
Overworld: If any Pokémon in the party has this ability, each egg in the party has its [hatch counter]{mechanic:hatch-counter} decreased by 2 (rather than 1) each [step cycle]{mechanic:step-cycle}, making eggs hatch roughly twice as quickly. This effect does not stack if multiple Pokémon have this ability or []{ability:magma-armor}.
Has a 30% chance of [burning]{mechanic:burn} attacking Pokémon on contact.
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50
9
This Pokémon is always successful fleeing from wild battles, even if [trapped]{mechanic:trapped} by a move or ability.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
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51
9
This Pokémon cannot have its [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability does not prevent any accuracy losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, such as the accuracy cut from [fog]{mechanic:fog}; nor does it prevent other Pokémon's [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} from making this Pokémon's moves less accurate. This Pokémon can still be passed negative accuracy modifiers through []{move:heart-swap}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, lower-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.This Pokémon cannot have its [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability does not prevent any accuracy losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, such as the accuracy cut from [fog]{mechanic:fog}; nor does it prevent other Pokémon's [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} from making this Pokémon's moves less accurate. This Pokémon can still be passed negative accuracy modifiers through []{move:heart-swap}.
Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.
Prevents [accuracy]{mechanic:accuracy} from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
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66
9
When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its [HP]{mechanic:hp} remaining, its []{type:fire}-type moves inflict 1.5× as much [regular damage]{mechanic:regular-damage}.
Strengthens []{type:fire} moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.
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67
9
When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its [HP]{mechanic:hp} remaining, its []{type:water}-type moves inflict 1.5× as much [regular damage]{mechanic:regular-damage}.
Strengthens []{type:water} moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.
69
68
9
When this Pokémon has 1/3 or less of its [HP]{mechanic:hp} remaining, its []{type:bug}-type moves inflict 1.5× as much [regular damage]{mechanic:regular-damage}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.
Strengthens []{type:bug} moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.
70
69
9
This Pokémon does not receive recoil damage from its recoil moves.
[]{move:struggle}'s recoil is unaffected. This ability does not prevent crash damage from missing with []{move:jump-kick} or []{move:hi-jump-kick}.
Protects against recoil damage.
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70
9
The [weather]{mechanic:weather} changes to [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight} when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drizzle}, []{ability:sand-stream}, or []{ability:snow-warning} are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed}, respecting []{move:trick-room}. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
Summons [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight} that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
72
71
9
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. []{type:flying}-type Pokémon and Pokémon in the air, e.g. due to []{ability:levitate} or []{move:magnet-rise}, are unaffected.
Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by []{type:flying}-types and Pokémon in the air.
73
7072
9
The [weather]{mechanic:weather} changes to [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight} when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, []{ability:drizzle}, []{ability:sand-stream}, or []{ability:snow-warning} are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of [Speed]{mechanic:speed}, respecting []{move:trick-room}. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.This Pokémon cannot be [asleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
This causes []{move:rest} to fail altogether. If a Pokémon is asleep and acquires this ability, it will immediately wake up; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:insomnia} in battle.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.
Summons [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight} that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.Prevents [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
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9
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. []{type:flying}-type Pokémon and Pokémon in the air, e.g. due to []{ability:levitate} or []{move:magnet-rise}, are unaffected.
Pokémon can still switch out with []{move:baton-pass}, []{move:u-turn}, or a []{item:shed-shell}. Pokémon with []{ability:run-away} can still flee, but not switch out.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is increased.This Pokémon cannot have its stats [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier} by other Pokémon.
This ability does not prevent any stat losses other than [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, such as the [Speed]{mechanic:speed} cut from [paralysis]{mechanic:paralysis}; nor self-inflicted stat drops, such as the [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} drop from []{move:overheat}; nor opponent-triggered stat boosts, such as the [Attack]{mechanic:attack} boost from []{move:swagger}. This Pokémon can still be passed negative stat modifiers through []{move:guard-swap}, []{move:heart-swap}, or []{move:power-swap}.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:clear-body} in battle.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved.
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by []{type:flying}-types and Pokémon in the air.Prevents stats from being [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier} by other Pokémon.
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7274
9
This Pokémon cannot be [asleep]{mechanic:sleep}.
This causes []{move:rest} to fail altogether. If a Pokémon is asleep and acquires this ability, it will immediately wake up; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:insomnia} in battle.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is doubled in battle.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:huge-power}.
Prevents [sleep]{mechanic:sleep}.Doubles [Attack]{mechanic:attack} in battle.
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9
This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is doubled in battle.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:huge-power}.While this Pokémon is in battle, [weather]{mechanic:weather} can still be in play, but will not have any of its effects.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:cloud-nine}.
Doubles [Attack]{mechanic:attack} in battle.Negates all effects of [weather]{mechanic:weather}, but does not prevent the weather itself.
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7577
9
Moves cannot score [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit} against this Pokémon.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:battle-armor}.When this Pokémon is [confused]{mechanic:confusion}, it has twice its [evasion]{mechanic:evasion}.
Protects against [critical hits]{mechanic:critical-hit}.Doubles [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} when [confused]{mechanic:confusion}.
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7678
9
While this Pokémon is in battle, [weather]{mechanic:weather} can still be in play, but will not have any of its effects.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:cloud-nine}.Whenever an []{type:electric}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it.
This ability will not take effect if this Pokémon is immune to Electric moves. Electric moves will ignore this Pokémon's []{move:substitute}.
This effect includes non-damaging moves, i.e. []{move:thunder-wave}.
Negates all effects of [weather]{mechanic:weather}, but does not prevent the weather itself.Absorbs []{type:electric} moves, raising [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
80
7779
9
When this Pokémon is [confused]{mechanic:confusion}, it has twice its [evasion]{mechanic:evasion}.This Pokémon inflicts 1.25× as much [regular damage]{mechanic:regular-damage} against Pokémon of the same gender and 0.75× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the opposite gender.
If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.
Doubles [evasion]{mechanic:evasion} when [confused]{mechanic:confusion}.Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
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Whenever an []{type:electric}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it.
This ability will not take effect if this Pokémon is immune to Electric moves. Electric moves will ignore this Pokémon's []{move:substitute}.
This effect includes non-damaging moves, i.e. []{move:thunder-wave}.Whenever this Pokémon [flinches]{mechanic:flinching}, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
Absorbs []{type:electric} moves, raising [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon [flinching]{mechanic:flinching}.
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This Pokémon inflicts 1.25× as much [regular damage]{mechanic:regular-damage} against Pokémon of the same gender and 0.75× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the opposite gender.
If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.During [hail]{mechanic:hail}, this Pokémon has 1.25× its [evasion]{mechanic:evasion}, and it does not take hail damage regardless of type.
The evasion bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in snow.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.Increases evasion to 1.25× during [hail]{mechanic:hail}. Protects against hail damage.
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Whenever this Pokémon [flinches]{mechanic:flinching}, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.This Pokémon eats any held Berry triggered by low [HP]{mechanic:hp} when it falls below 50% of its HP, regardless of the Berry's usual threshold.
Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon [flinching]{mechanic:flinching}.Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low [HP]{mechanic:hp} below 1/2 its max HP.
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During [hail]{mechanic:hail}, this Pokémon has 1.25× its [evasion]{mechanic:evasion}, and it does not take hail damage regardless of type.
The evasion bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a blizzard.Whenever this Pokémon receives a [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit}, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises to the maximum of 6 [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability will still take effect if the critical hit is received by a []{move:substitute}.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during [hail]{mechanic:hail}.Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to the maximum of six [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon receiving a [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit}.
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This Pokémon eats any held Berry triggered by low [HP]{mechanic:hp} when it falls below 50% of its HP, regardless of the Berry's usual threshold.When this Pokémon uses or loses its held item, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} is doubled. If it gains another item or leaves battle, this bonus is lost.
This includes when the Pokémon drops its item because of []{move:knock-off}. This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low [HP]{mechanic:hp} below 1/2 its max HP.Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} upon using or losing a held item.
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Whenever this Pokémon receives a [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit}, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises to the maximum of 6 [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
This ability will still take effect if the critical hit is received by a []{move:substitute}.This Pokémon takes half as much damage from []{type:fire}-type moves and [burns]{mechanic:burn}.
Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to the maximum of six [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon receiving a [critical hit]{mechanic:critical-hit}.Halves damage from []{type:fire} moves and [burns]{mechanic:burn}.
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When this Pokémon uses or loses its held item, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} is doubled. If it gains another item or leaves battle, this bonus is lost.
This bonus does not count as a [stat modifier]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.Each stage of this Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} acts as two stages. These doubled stages are still limited to a minimum of -6 and a maximum of 6.
This Pokémon can still accumulate less than -3 or more than 3 stages of stat modifiers, even though the extra ones have no effect after doubling.
Doubles [Speed]{mechanic:speed} upon using or losing a held item.Doubles the Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
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This Pokémon takes half as much damage from []{type:fire}-type moves and [burns]{mechanic:burn}.This Pokémon takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage after each turn during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}, but it heals for 1/8 of its HP each turn during [rain]{mechanic:rain}. This Pokémon takes 1.25× as much damage from []{type:fire}-type moves, but whenever a []{type:water} move hits it, it heals for 1/4 its maximum HP instead.
Halves damage from []{type:fire} moves and [burns]{mechanic:burn}.Causes 1/8 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage each turn during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}, but heals for 1/8 max HP during [rain]{mechanic:rain}. Increases damage from []{type:fire} moves to 1.25×, but absorbs []{type:water} moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
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Each stage of this Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers} acts as two stages. These doubled stages are still limited to a minimum of -6 and a maximum of 6.
This Pokémon can still accumulate less than -3 or more than 3 stages of stat modifiers, even though the extra ones have no effect after doubling.When this Pokémon enters battle, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} or [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack}, whichever corresponds to its opponents' weaker total defensive stat, rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In the event of a tie, Special Attack is raised.
This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.
Doubles the Pokémon's [stat modifiers]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon entering battle.
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This Pokémon takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage after each turn during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}, but it heals for 1/8 of its HP each turn during [rain]{mechanic:rain}. This Pokémon takes 1.25× as much damage from []{type:fire}-type moves, but whenever a []{type:water} move hits it, it heals for 1/4 its maximum HP instead.Moves flagged as being punch-based have 1.2× their base power for this Pokémon.
[]{move:sucker-punch} is not flagged as punch-based; its original, Japanese name only means "surprise attack".
Causes 1/8 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage each turn during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}, but heals for 1/8 max HP during [rain]{mechanic:rain}. Increases damage from []{type:fire} moves to 1.25×, but absorbs []{type:water} moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
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When this Pokémon enters battle, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} or [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack}, whichever corresponds to its opponents' weaker total defensive stat, rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In the event of a tie, Special Attack is raised.
This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.
Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon entering battle.
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Moves flagged as being punch-based have 1.2× their base power for this Pokémon.
[]{move:sucker-punch} is not flagged as punch-based; its original, Japanese name only means "surprise attack".
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
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If this Pokémon is [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}, it will heal for 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn rather than taking damage. This includes bad poison.
Heals for 1/8 max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison} in place of damage.
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This Pokémon inflicts twice as much damage with moves whose types match its own, rather than the usual [same-type attack bonus]{mechanic:same-type-attack-bonus} of 1.5×.
Increases the [same-type attack bonus]{mechanic:same-type-attack-bonus} from 1.5× to 2×.
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This Pokémon always hits five times with two-to-five-hit moves, such as []{move:icicle-spear}.
Other multiple-hit moves, such as []{move:triple-kick}, are unaffected.This Pokémon always hits five times with two-to-five-hit moves, such as []{move:icicle-spear}. It also bypasses the accuracy checks on []{move:triple-kick}'s second and third hits.
Extends two-to-five-hit moves to a full five hits every time.
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This Pokémon has a chance of picking up []{item:honey} after each battle. This chance starts at 5% and rises another 5% after every tenth level: 5% from level 1–10, 10% from 11–20, and so on, up to 50% from 91–100.
This ability is checked after the battle ends, at which point any temporary ability changes have worn off.
The Pokémon may pick up []{item:honey} after battle.
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When this Pokémon enters battle, it reveals an opposing Pokémon's held item to all participating trainers.
In a double battle, if one opponent has an item, this Pokémon will Frisk that Pokémon; if both have an item, it will Frisk one at random.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
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This Pokémon's recoil moves and crash moves have 1.2× their base power.
[]{move:struggle} is unaffected.
The "crash moves" are the moves that damage the user upon missing: []{move:jump-kick} and []{move:hi-jump-kick}.
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
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If this Pokémon is holding an elemental Plate, its type and form change to match the Plate.
This Pokémon's held item, whether or not it is a Plate, cannot be taken by []{move:covet} or []{move:thief}, nor removed by []{move:knock-off}, nor traded by []{move:switcheroo} or []{move:trick}. Covet, Thief, and Knock Off still inflict damage against this Pokémon. Unlike with []{ability:sticky-hold}, this Pokémon cannot use []{move:fling}, Switcheroo, or Trick to lose its item itself, nor gain an item through Switcheroo or Trick if it does not have one.
This ability has no effect for any Pokémon other than []{pokemon:arceus}. This ability cannot be traded with []{move:skill-swap}, nor copied with []{move:role-play} or []{ability:trace}, nor disabled with []{move:gastro-acid}, nor changed with []{move:worry-seed}. This Pokémon cannot use Skill Swap or Role Play to lose its ability itself. []{ability:mold-breaker} cannot ignore this ability.
If a Pokémon [Transforms]{move:transform} into an Arceus with this ability, it will Transform into Arceus's default, []{type:normal}-type form. If the Transforming Pokémon is holding a Plate, this ability will then activate and change the Pokémon into the corresponding form.
Changes []{pokemon:arceus}'s type and form to match its held Plate.
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Friendly Pokémon have 1.5× their [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Defense]{mechanic:special-defense} during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight} if any friendly Pokémon has this ability.
Unlike []{ability:forecast}, []{ability:multitype}, and []{ability:zen-mode}, this ability is not tied to its Pokémon's form change; []{pokemon:cherrim} will switch between its forms even if it loses this ability. As such, this ability also works if obtained by a Pokémon other than Cherrim.
Increases friendly Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Defense]{mechanic:special-defense} to 1.5× during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
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Opposing Pokémon take 1/8 of their maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage after each turn while they are [asleep]{mechanic:asleep}.
Damages [sleeping]{mechanic:sleep} opponents for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} after each turn.
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Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, it steals the attacker's held item if it does not already have an item.
This Pokémon cannot steal upon being knocked out. It can steal if the attacker has a []{move:substitute}, but cannot steal when its own Substitute is hit.Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, it steals the attacker's held item if it does not already have an item.
This Pokémon cannot steal upon being knocked out. It can steal if the attacker has a []{move:substitute}, but cannot steal when its own Substitute is hit. If a move hits multiple times, only the last hit triggers this ability. If this Pokémon is wild, it cannot steal upon being hit by a trained Pokémon.
Steals attacking Pokémon's held item on contact.
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This Pokémon's moves with extra effects have 1.3× their power, but lose their extra effects.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
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Whenever this Pokémon's stats would be [raised]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}, they are instead lowered by the same amount, and vice versa.
Inverts [stat changes]{mechanic:stat-modifiers}.
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This Pokémon's moves with extra effects have 1.3× their power, but their effect chances are reduced to 0.Opposing Pokémon cannot eat held Berries while this Pokémon is in battle.
Affected Pokémon can still use []{move:bug-bite} or []{move:pluck} to eat a target's Berry.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
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Stat modifiers are inverted for this Pokémon.When any of this Pokémon's stats are [lowered]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises by two stages.
If multiple stats are lowered at once, this ability takes effect with each stat lowered.
Inverts stat modifiers.Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon having any stat lowered.
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Opposing Pokémon cannot eat held Berries while this Pokémon is in battle.This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} are halved when it has half its [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.Halves [Attack]{mechanic:attack} and [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} at 50% max [HP]{mechanic:hp} or less.
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Moves that hit this Pokémon have a 30% chance of being [Disabled]{move:disable} afterward.All friendly Pokémon take 0.75× as much direct damage from moves while this Pokémon is in battle.
This effect stacks if multiple allied Pokémon have it.
Has a 30% chance of [Disabling]{move:disable} any move that hits the Pokémon.Decreases all direct damage to friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
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Friendly Pokémon next to this Pokémon in double and triple battles each have a 30% chance of being cured of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn.Whenever a physical move hits this Pokémon, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage and its [Defense]{mechanic:defense} falls one stage.
This ability triggers on every hit of a multiple-hit move.
Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any [major status ailment]{mechanic:major-status-ailment} after each turn.Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} and lowers [Defense]{mechanic:defense} by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
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This Pokémon's moves inflict less damage against friendly Pokémon.This Pokémon has double the usual weight for its species.
Decreases damage inflicted against friendly Pokémon.Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
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Whenever any move hits this Pokémon, its [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage and its [Defense]{mechanic:defense} falls one stage.
This ability triggers on every hit of a multiple-hit move.This Pokémon has half the usual weight for its species.
Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} and lowers [Defense]{mechanic:defense} by one stage each upon being hit by any move.Halves the Pokémon's weight.
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This Pokémon has double the usual weight for its species.This Pokémon takes half as much damage when it is hit having full [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.Halves damage taken from full [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
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This Pokémon has half the usual weight for its species.This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}.
Halves the Pokémon's weight.Increases [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to 1.5× when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}.
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This Pokémon takes half as much damage when it is hit having full [HP]{mechanic:hp}.This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} when [burned]{mechanic:burn}.
Halves damage taken from full [HP]{mechanic:hp}.Increases [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} to 1.5× when [burned]{mechanic:burn}.
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This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}.After each turn, if the last item this Pokémon consumed was a Berry and it is not currently holding an item, it has a 50% chance of regaining that Berry, or a 100% chance during [strong sunlight]{mechanic:strong-sunlight}.
Increases [Attack]{mechanic:attack} to 1.5× when [poisoned]{mechanic:poison}.Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.
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This Pokémon has 1.5× its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} when [burned]{mechanic:burn}.This Pokémon does not take damage from friendly Pokémon's moves, including single-target moves aimed at it.
Increases [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} to 1.5× when [burned]{mechanic:burn}.Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
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After each turn, if this Pokémon ate a held Berry or used it with []{move:natural-gift} that turn, the Pokémon regains its Berry. If the Pokémon then meets the requirements to eat the Berry again, it will do so immediately, and will not be able restore the Berry again.After each turn, one of this Pokémon's stats at random rises two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, and another falls one stage.
If a stat is already at 6 or -6 stages, it will not be chosen to be increased or decreased, respectively.
Restores any held Berry after the turn on which it is used.Raises a random stat two [stages]{mechanic:stat-modifier} and lowers another one stage after each turn.
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This Pokémon's moves ignore []{move:light-screen}, []{move:reflect}, and []{move:safeguard}.This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one stage upon knocking out another Pokémon, even a friendly Pokémon.
This ability does not take effect when the Pokémon indirectly causes another Pokémon to faint, e.g. through [poison]{mechanic:poison} or []{move:spikes}.
If this Pokémon knocks out a Pokémon with []{ability:mummy}, this ability will change without taking effect.
Bypasses []{move:light-screen}, []{move:reflect}, and []{move:safeguard}.Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
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Whenever a contact move hits this Pokémon, the attacking Pokémon's ability changes to Mummy.Whenever a []{type:dark}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
The move is not negated in any way.
Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon taking damage from a []{type:dark} move.
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This Pokémon's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one stage upon knocking out another Pokémon, even a friendly Pokémon.
This ability does not take effect when the Pokémon indirectly causes another Pokémon to faint, e.g. through [poison]{mechanic:poison} or []{move:spikes}.This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage with each hit from a damaging []{type:dark}-, []{type:ghost}-, or []{type:bug}-type move.
Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon being hit by a []{type:dark}, []{type:ghost}, or []{type:bug} move.
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Whenever a []{type:dark}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
The move is not negated in any way.When this Pokémon is targeted by a move flagged as being reflectable, the move is redirected to its user.
All reflectable moves are non-damaging, and most non-damaging moves that target other Pokémon are reflectable.
A move reflected by this ability or []{move:magic-coat} cannot be reflected back.
Raises [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one stage upon being hit by a []{type:dark} move.Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.
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This Pokémon's [Speed]{mechanic:speed} rises one stage with each hit from a damaging []{type:dark}-, []{type:ghost}-, or []{type:bug}-type move.Whenever a []{type:grass}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it.
Raises [Speed]{mechanic:speed} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier} upon being hit by a []{type:dark}, []{type:ghost}, or []{type:bug} move.Absorbs []{type:grass} moves, raising [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.
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When this Pokémon is targeted by a move flagged as being reflectable, the move is redirected to its user.
All reflectable moves are non-damaging, and most non-damaging moves that target other Pokémon are reflectable.
A move reflected by this ability or []{move:magic-coat} cannot be reflected back.This Pokémon's non-damaging moves have their priority increased by one stage.
Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
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Whenever a []{type:grass}-type move hits this Pokémon, its [Attack]{mechanic:attack} rises one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}, negating any other effect on it.During a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}, this Pokémon's []{type:rock}-, []{type:ground}-, and []{type:steel}-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.
Absorbs []{type:grass} moves, raising [Attack]{mechanic:attack} one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}.Strengthens []{type:rock}, []{type:ground}, and []{type:steel} moves to 1.3× their power during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}. Protects against sandstorm damage.
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This Pokémon's non-damaging moves have their priority increased by one stage.Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:rough-skin}.
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} on contact.
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During a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}, this Pokémon's []{type:rock}-, []{type:ground}-, and []{type:steel}-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.This Pokémon switches between Standard Mode and Zen Mode after each turn depending on its [HP]{mechanic:hp}. Below 50% of its maximum HP, it switches to Zen Mode, and at 50% or above, it switches to Standard Mode.
This Pokémon returns to Standard Mode upon leaving battle or losing this ability. This ability has no effect if this Pokémon is not a []{pokemon:darmanitan}.
Strengthens []{type:rock}, []{type:ground}, and []{type:steel} moves to 1.3× their power during a [sandstorm]{mechanic:sandstorm}.Changes []{pokemon:darmanitan}'s form after each turn depending on its [HP]{mechanic:hp}: Zen Mode below 50% max HP, and Standard Mode otherwise.
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Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp} in damage.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:rough-skin}.All friendly Pokémon's moves, including this Pokémon's own moves, have 1.1× their usual accuracy while this Pokémon is in battle.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max [HP]{mechanic:hp} on contact.Increases moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.
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This Pokémon changes to Zen Mode when it falls below 50% of its maximum [HP]{mechanic:hp}.
This ability has no effect if this Pokémon is not a []{pokemon:darmanitan}.This Pokémon's moves completely ignore abilities that could hinder or prevent their effect on the target.
For example, this Pokémon's moves ignore abilities that would fully negate them, such as []{ability:water-absorb}; abilities that would prevent any of their effects, such as []{ability:clear-body}, []{ability:shell-armor}, or []{ability:sticky-hold}; and abilities that grant any general protective benefit, such as []{ability:simple}, []{ability:snow-cloak}, or []{ability:thick-fat}. If an ability could either hinder or help this Pokémon's moves, e.g. []{ability:dry-skin} or []{ability:unaware}, the ability is ignored either way.
Abilities that do not fit this description, even if they could hinder moves in some other way, are not affected. For example, []{ability:cursed-body} only affects potential future uses of the move, while []{ability:liquid-ooze} and []{ability:shadow-tag} only hinder a move's effect on the user. This ablity cannot ignore type or form changes granted by abilities, for example []{ability:color-change} or []{ability:forecast}; nor effects that were caused by abilities but are no longer tied to an ability, such as the rain from []{ability:drizzle}. This ability cannot ignore []{ability:multitype} at all.
An ability ignored by this ability is only nullified while the move is being used. For example, this Pokémon's moves can [paralyze]{mechanic:paralysis} a Pokémon with []{ability:limber}, but Limber will activate and heal the paralysis immediately thereafter, and this Pokémon's []{move:spikes} are not affected by this ability after they have been placed.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:mold-breaker} and []{ability:teravolt}.
Changes []{pokemon:darmanitan} to Zen Mode below 50% max [HP]{mechanic:hp}.Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
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All friendly Pokémon's moves, including this Pokémon's own moves, have 1.1× their usual accuracy while this Pokémon is in battle.This Pokémon's moves completely ignore abilities that could hinder or prevent their effect on the target.
For example, this Pokémon's moves ignore abilities that would fully negate them, such as []{ability:water-absorb}; abilities that would prevent any of their effects, such as []{ability:clear-body}, []{ability:shell-armor}, or []{ability:sticky-hold}; and abilities that grant any general protective benefit, such as []{ability:simple}, []{ability:snow-cloak}, or []{ability:thick-fat}. If an ability could either hinder or help this Pokémon's moves, e.g. []{ability:dry-skin} or []{ability:unaware}, the ability is ignored either way.
Abilities that do not fit this description, even if they could hinder moves in some other way, are not affected. For example, []{ability:cursed-body} only affects potential future uses of the move, and []{ability:liquid-ooze} only hinders the move's effect on the user, not the target. This ablity cannot ignore type or form changes granted by abilities, for example []{ability:color-change} or []{ability:forecast}; nor effects that were caused by abilities but are no longer tied to an ability, such as the rain from []{ability:drizzle}. This ability cannot ignore []{ability:multitype} at all.
An ability ignored by this ability is only nullified while the move is being used. For example, this Pokémon's moves can [paralyze]{mechanic:paralysis} a Pokémon with []{ability:limber}, but Limber will activate and heal the paralysis immediately thereafter, and this Pokémon's []{move:spikes} are not affected by this ability after they have been placed.
When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability.
This ability functions identically to []{ability:mold-breaker} and []{ability:turbo-blaze}.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
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