Ability dex

Pokémon abilities

Browse all 374 abilities and open one to read its effect and compatible Pokémon.

374 results

adaptability20Increases the same type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
aerilate2Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Flying moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
aftermath11Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
air lock1Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
analytic12Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
anger point12Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
anger shell1When the Pokémon's HP drops below half, Anger Shell lowers its Defense and Special Defense but its Attack, Special Attack and Speed are raised.
anticipation18Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super effective move, Self Destruct, Explosion, or a one hit KO move.
aqua boost0
arena trap3Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying types and Pokémon in the air.
armor tail1Prevents the opponent from using any moves that have priority, such as Quick Attack.
aroma veil8Protects allies against moves that affect their mental state.
as one glastrier1Combines the effects of Unnerve and Chilling Neigh.
as one spectrier1Combines the effects of Unnerve and Grim Neigh.
aura break2Makes Dark Aura and Fairy Aura weaken moves of their respective types.
aura guard1A Pokémon with Aura Guard takes half damage from moves that make contact.
bad dreams1Damages sleeping opponents for 1/8 their max HP after each turn.
ball fetch1If the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle.
battery1Ally Pokémon's moves have their power increased to 1.3×.
battle armor11Protects against critical hits.
battle bond2Transforms this Pokémon into Ash Greninja after fainting an opponent. Water Shuriken's power is 20 and always hits three times.
beads of ruin1Lowers Special Defense of all Pokémon except itself.
beast boost11Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
berserk3Raises this Pokémon's Special Attack by one stage every time its HP drops below half.
big pecks15Protects against Defense drops.
black hole0
blaze32Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
bodyguard0
bonanza0
bulletproof12Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb based moves.
calming0
celebrate0
cheek pouch7Restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect.
chilling neigh1Boosts Attack after knocking out a Pokémon.
chlorophyll39Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
clear body19Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
climber0
cloud nine7Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
color change1Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.
comatose1This Pokémon always acts as though it were Asleep.
commander3Goes inside the mouth of an ally Dondozo if one is on the field.
competitive15Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
compound eyes13Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
confidence0
conqueror0
contrary13Inverts stat changes.
corrosion5This Pokémon can inflict poison on Poison and Steel Pokémon.
costar1Copies ally's stat changes on entering battle.
cotton down2When Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
cud chew4Causes the Pokémon to reuse an already consumed Berry at the end of the next turn.
curious medicine1Resets all stat changes upon entering battlefield.
cursed body15Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
cute charm15Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
damp20Prevents Self Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
dancer4Whenever another Pokémon uses a dance move, this Pokémon will use the same move immediately afterwards.
dark aura1Strengthens Dark moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon.
dauntless shield2Boosts Defense in battle.
daze0
dazzling1Opposing Pokémon cannot use priority attacks.
decoy0
deep sleep0
defeatist2Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.
defiant17Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
delta stream1Creates a mysterious air current, which cannot be replaced and causes moves to never be super effective against Flying Pokémon.
desolate land1Creates extremely harsh sunlight, which has all the properties of Sunny Day, cannot be replaced, and causes damaging Water moves to fail.
disguise4Prevents the first instance of battle damage.
disgust0
dodge0
download4Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.
dragonize1The Pokémon's Normal type moves become Dragon type moves and their power is boosted by 20%.
dragons maw1Powers up Dragon type moves.
drizzle3Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
drought5Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
dry skin7Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
early bird16Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
earth eater1Restores HP when hit by a Ground type move.
eelevate1The Pokémon floats off the ground, making it immune to Ground type moves, as well as the Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Sticky Web statuses. When the Pokémon knocks out a target with an attack, its highest stat is boosted by 1 stage.
effect spore11Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
electric surge3When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain.
electromorphosis1When hit by an attack, the power of the next Electric type move it uses is doubled.
embody aspect0Embody Aspect boosts a particular stat, depending on the form of a Terastallized Ogerpon
emergency exit1This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.
explode0
fairy aura2Strengthens Fairy moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon.
filter4Decreases damage taken from super effective moves by 1/4.
fire mane1Boosts the power of the Pokémon's Fire type moves by 50%.
flame body23Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
flame boost0
flare boost2Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.
flash fire29Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
flower gift1Increases friendly Pokémon's Attack and Special Defense to 1.5× during strong sunlight.
flower veil5Protects friendly Grass Pokémon from having their stats lowered by other Pokémon.
fluffy6Damage from contact moves is halved. Damage from Fire moves is doubled.
forecast4Changes Castform's type and form to match the weather.
forewarn6Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
fortune0
friend guard10Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
frighten0
frisk38Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
frostbite0
full metal body1Other Pokémon cannot lower this Pokémon's stats.
fur coat2Halves damage from physical attacks.
gale wings3Raises Flying moves' priority by one stage.
galvanize3This Pokémon's Normal moves are Electric and have their power increased to 1.2×.
gluttony39Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
good as gold1Gives immunity to status moves.
gooey7Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
gorilla tactics2Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but only allows the use of the first selected move.
grass cloak0
grass pelt2Boosts Defense while Grassy Terrain is in effect.
grassy surge5When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.
grim neigh1Boosts Special Attack after knocking out a Pokémon.
guard dog2Boosts Attack if intimidated, and prevents being forced to switch out.
gulp0
gulp missile3If a Cramorant with Gulp Missile uses Surf or Dive, it catches prey and changes its form depending on its remaining HP.
guts26Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
hadron engine5Creates an Electric Terrain when entering battle, and boosts Special Attack while active.
harvest9Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.
healer12Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
heatproof5Halves damage from Fire moves and burns.
heavy metal10Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
herbivore0
hero0
high rise0
honey gather5The Pokémon may pick up Honey after battle.
hospitality2When a Pokémon with Hospitality enters a battle, it restores HP for an ally by 25%.
hot blooded0
huge power7Doubles Attack in battle.
hunger switch2Causes Morpeko to change its form each turn, alternating between Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode
hustle30Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
hydration23Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
hyper cutter12Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
ice body21Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
ice face2The Pokémon’s ice head can take a physical attack as a substitute, but the attack also changes the Pokémon’s appearance. The ice will be restored when it snows.
ice scales2Halves damage from Special moves.
illuminate8Doubles the wild encounter rate.
illusion4Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
immunity4Prevents poison.
imposter1Transforms upon entering battle.
infiltrator27Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
innards out2When this Pokémon faints from an opponent's move, that opponent takes damage equal to the HP this Pokémon had remaining.
inner focus38Prevents flinching.
insomnia24Prevents sleep.
instinct0
interference0
intimidate47Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
intrepid sword2Boosts Attack in battle.
iron barbs4Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
iron fist20Strengthens punch based moves to 1.2× their power.
jagged edge0
justified10Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
keen eye43Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
klutz12Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
last bastion0
leaf guard23Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
levitate45Evades Ground moves.
libero4Libero changes the Pokémon's type to that of its previously used attack.
life force0
light metal7Halves the Pokémon's weight.
lightning rod37Redirects single target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
limber14Prevents paralysis.
lingering aroma1Contact changes the attacker's Ability to Lingering Aroma.
liquid ooze4Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.
liquid voice3Sound based moves become Water type.
long reach3This Pokémon's moves do not make contact.
lullaby0
lunchbox0
magic bounce11Reflects most non damaging moves back at their user.
magic guard10Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
magician6Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.
magma armor3Prevents freezing.
magnet pull9Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
marvel scale3Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
medic0
mega launcher3Strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power.
mega sol1The Pokémon can use its moves as if the weather were harsh sunlight.
melee0
merciless2This Pokémon's moves critical hit against poisoned targets.
mimicry1Changes type depending on the terrain.
minds eye1The Pokémon ignores changes to opponents' evasiveness, its accuracy can't be lowered, and it can hit Ghost types with Normal and Fighting type moves.
minus8Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
mirror armor2Reflects any stat lowering effects.
misty surge2When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Misty Terrain.
mold breaker27Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
mood maker0
moody8Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
motor drive4Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
mountaineer0
moxie16Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
multiscale3Halves damage taken from full HP.
multitype1Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
mummy2Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.
mycelium might2Status moves go last, but are not affected by the opponent's ability.
natural cure19Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
neuroforce1Increases super effective damage dealt to 1.25×.
neutralizing gas3Neutralizes abilities of all Pokémon in battle.
no guard13Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
nomad0
normalize2Makes the Pokémon's moves all act Normal type.
nurse0
oblivious26Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
omnipotent0
opportunist1Copies stat boosts by the opponent.
orichalcum pulse5Turns the sunlight harsh when entering battle, and boosts Attack while active.
overcoat26Protects against damage from weather.
overgrow32Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
own tempo33Prevents confusion.
parental bond1Lets the bearer hit twice with damaging moves. The second hit has half power.
parry0
pastel veil2Prevents the Pokémon and its allies from being poisoned.
perception0
perish body1When hit by a move that makes direct contact, the Pokémon and the attacker will faint after three turns unless they switch out of battle.
pickpocket16Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.
pickup30Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
piercing drill1When the Pokémon uses contact moves, it can hit even targets that are protecting themselves.
pixilate3Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
plus10Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
poison heal3Heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage.
poison point20Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
poison puppeteer1Pokémon poisoned by Pecharunt's moves will also become confused.
poison touch11Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
power construct3Transforms 10% or 50% Zygarde into Complete Forme when its HP is below 50%.
power nap0
power of alchemy2When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.
power spot1Just being next to the Pokémon powers up moves.
prankster20Raises non damaging moves' priority by one stage.
pressure36Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
pride0
primordial sea1Creates heavy rain, which has all the properties of Rain Dance, cannot be replaced, and causes damaging Fire moves to fail.
prism armor3Reduces super effective damage to 0.75×.
propeller tail2Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
protean8Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.
protosynthesis10Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
psychic surge3When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.
punk rock4Boosts sound based moves and halves damage from the same moves.
pure power3Doubles Attack in battle.
purifying salt3Protects from status conditions and halves damage from Ghost type moves.
quark drive10Raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy.
queenly majesty1Opposing Pokémon cannot use priority attacks.
quick draw1Enables the Pokémon to move first occasionally.
quick feet11Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
rain dish14Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
rattled21Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
receiver1When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.
reckless13Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
refrigerate3Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Ice moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
regenerator28Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
ripen5Doubles the effect of berries.
rivalry18Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
rks system1Changes this Pokémon's type to match its held Memory.
rock head24Protects against recoil damage.
rocky payload1Powers up Rock type moves.
rough skin6Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
run away36Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
run up0
sand force18Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
sand rush10Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
sand spit3Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.
sand stream5Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
sand veil30Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
sandpit0
sap sipper21Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
schooling2Wishiwashi becomes Schooling Form when its HP is 25% or higher.
scrappy15Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.
screen cleaner2Nullifies effects of Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil.
seed sower1Turns the ground into Grassy Terrain when the Pokémon is hit by an attack.
sequence0
serene grace15Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
shackle0
shadow dash0
shadow shield1When this Pokémon has full HP, regular damage from moves is halved.
shadow tag6Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
share0
sharpness5Powers up slicing moves.
shed skin21Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
sheer force37Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
shell armor32Protects against critical hits.
shield0
shield dust12Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
shields down14Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.
simple5Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at 6 or 6 stages.
skater0
skill link10Extends two to five hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.
slow start2Halves Attack and Speed for five turns upon entering battle.
slush rush7During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.
sniper18Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
snow cloak15Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
snow warning9Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
solar power10Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
solid rock4Decreases damage taken from super effective moves by 1/4.
soul heart2This Pokémon's Special Attack rises by one stage every time any Pokémon faints.
soundproof18Protects against sound based moves.
speed boost14Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
spicy spray1When the Pokémon takes damage from a move, it burns the attacker.
spirit0
sponge0
sprint0
stakeout9This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
stall1Makes the Pokémon move last within its move's priority bracket.
stalwart4Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
stamina3Raises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move.
stance change2Changes Aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using King’s Shield.
static38Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
steadfast16Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
stealth0
steam engine4Boosts the Speed stat drastically when the Pokémon is hit by a Fire or Water type move.
steelworker1This Pokémon's Steel moves have 1.5× power.
steely spirit1Powers up ally Pokémon's Steel type moves.
stench10Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
sticky hold10Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
storm drain10Redirects single target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
strong jaw13Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
sturdy48Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one hit KO moves regardless of HP.
suction cups5Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
super luck9Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
supersweet syrup2Once per battle, when a Pokémon with Supersweet Syrup enters the battle, it lowers the evasion stat of all adjacent opponents by one stage.
supreme overlord1Attack and Special Attack are boosted for each party Pokémon that has been defeated.
surge surfer1Doubles this Pokémon's Speed on Electric Terrain.
swarm32Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
sweet veil11Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.
swift swim48Doubles Speed during rain.
sword of ruin1Lowers Defense of all Pokémon except itself.
symbiosis5Passes the bearer's held item to an ally when the ally uses up its item.
synchronize18Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
tablets of ruin1Lowers Attack of all Pokémon except itself.
tangled feet9Doubles evasion when confused.
tangling hair2When this Pokémon takes regular damage from a contact move, the attacking Pokémon's Speed lowers by one stage.
technician28Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
telepathy28Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
tenacity0
tera shell1All damage dealing moves that hit the Pokémon when its HP is full will not be very effective.
tera shift1When Terapagos enters the battle, it turns into its Terastal Form until the end of the battle.
teraform zero1As soon as Terapagos assumes its Stellar Form, it will immediately neutralize weather and terrain effects.
teravolt2Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
thermal exchange3Raises Attack when hit by a Fire type move. Cannot be burned.
thick fat33Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
thrust0
tinted lens13Doubles damage inflicted with not very effective moves.
torrent32Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
tough claws9Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
toxic boost1Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.
toxic chain3May cause bad poisoning when the Pokémon hits an opponent with a move.
toxic debris2Scatters poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team when the Pokémon takes damage from physical moves.
trace8Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
transistor1Powers up Electric type moves.
triage1This Pokémon's healing moves have their priority increased by 3.
truant3Skips every second turn.
turboblaze2Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
unaware15Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
unburden17Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
unnerve28Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
unseen fist5Contact moves can strike through Protect/Detect.
vanguard0
vessel of ruin1Lowers Special Attack of all Pokémon except itself.
victory star1Increases moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.
vital spirit16Prevents sleep.
volt absorb13Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
wandering spirit2Swaps abilities with opponents on contact.
warm blanket0
water absorb30Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
water bubble3Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.
water compaction2Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.
water veil13Prevents burns.
wave rider0
weak armor25Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
well baked body1Immune to Fire type moves, and Defense is sharply boosted.
white smoke5Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
wimp out1This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.
wind power2When hit by a wind move, the power of the next Electric type move it uses is doubled.
wind rider3Gives immunity to wind moves, and causes the Pokémon's Attack to increase by one stage when hit by one.
wonder guard1Protects against damaging moves that are not super effective.
wonder skin5Lowers incoming non damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.
zen mode4Changes Darmanitan's form after each turn depending on its HP: Zen Mode below 50% max HP, and Standard Mode otherwise.
zero to hero2Transforms into its Hero Form when switching out.