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Abilities

Discover how every Ability shapes battles, forms and strategies throughout the Pokémon generations.

313 Abilities cataloged
7 generations represented
10 community highlights
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Ability No. 1 Generation III

Stench

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 2 Generation III

Drizzle

Primary effect

Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Origin
Ability No. 3 Generation III

Speed Boost

Primary effect

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Origin
Ability No. 4 Generation III

Battle Armor

Primary effect

Protects against critical hits.

Origin
Ability No. 5 Generation III

Sturdy

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 6 Generation III

Damp

Primary effect

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Origin
Ability No. 7 Generation III

Limber

Primary effect

Prevents paralysis.

Origin
Ability No. 8 Generation III

Sand Veil

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 9 Generation III

Static

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 10 Generation III

Volt Absorb

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 11 Generation III

Water Absorb

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 12 Generation III

Oblivious

Primary effect

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Origin
Ability No. 13 Generation III

Cloud Nine

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 14 Generation III

Compound Eyes

Primary effect

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Origin
Ability No. 15 Generation III

Insomnia

Primary effect

Prevents sleep.

Origin
Ability No. 16 Generation III

Color Change

Primary effect

Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.

Origin
Ability No. 17 Generation III

Immunity

Primary effect

Prevents poison.

Origin
Ability No. 18 Generation III

Flash Fire

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 19 Generation III

Shield Dust

Primary effect

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Origin
Ability No. 20 Generation III

Own Tempo

Primary effect

Prevents confusion.

Origin
Ability No. 21 Generation III

Suction Cups

Primary effect

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

Origin
Ability No. 22 Generation III

Intimidate

Primary effect

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Origin
Ability No. 23 Generation III

Shadow Tag

Primary effect

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

Origin
Ability No. 24 Generation III

Rough Skin

Primary effect

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

Origin