Abilities
Every ability in the game. A Pokemon with a banned ability cannot be used from the ascension shown.
| Ability | Description | Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Stench | May cause a foe to flinch. | |
| Drizzle | Summons rain in battle. | |
| Speed Boost | Gradually boosts Speed. | |
| Battle Armor | Blocks critical hits. | |
| Sturdy | Negates 1-hit KO attacks. | |
| Damp | Prevents self-destruction. | |
| Limber | Prevents paralysis. | |
| Sand Veil | Ups evasion in a sandstorm. | |
| Static | Paralyzes on contact. | |
| Volt Absorb | Turns electricity into HP. | |
| Water Absorb | Changes water into HP. | |
| Oblivious | Prevents attraction. | |
| Cloud Nine | Negates weather effects. | |
| Compound Eyes | Raises accuracy. | |
| Insomnia | Prevents sleep. | |
| Color Change | Changes type to foe’s move. | |
| Immunity | Prevents poisoning. | |
| Flash Fire | Powers up if hit by fire. | |
| Shield Dust | Prevents added effects. | |
| Own Tempo | Prevents confusion. | |
| Suction Cups | Firmly anchors the body. | |
| Intimidate | Lowers the foe’s Attack. | |
| Shadow Tag | Prevents the foe’s escape. | |
| Rough Skin | Hurts to touch. | |
| Wonder Guard | “Supereffective” hits. | |
| Levitate | Not hit by Ground attacks. | |
| Effect Spore | Leaves spores on contact. | |
| Synchronize | Passes on status problems. | |
| Clear Body | Prevents ability reduction. | |
| Natural Cure | Heals upon switching out. | |
| Lightning Rod | Draws electrical moves. | |
| Serene Grace | Promotes added effects. | |
| Swift Swim | Raises Speed in rain. | |
| Chlorophyll | Raises Speed in sunshine. | |
| Illuminate | Encounter rate increases. | |
| Trace | Copies special ability. | |
| Huge Power | Raises Attack. | Banned from A2 |
| Poison Point | Poisons foe on contact. | |
| Inner Focus | Prevents flinching and Intimidate. | |
| Magma Armor | Prevents freezing. | |
| Water Veil | Prevents burns. | |
| Magnet Pull | Traps Steel-type Pokémon. | |
| Soundproof | Avoids sound-based moves. | |
| Rain Dish | Slight HP recovery in rain. | |
| Sand Stream | Summons a sandstorm. | |
| Pressure | Raises foe’s PP usage. | |
| Thick Fat | Heat-and-cold protection. | |
| Early Bird | Awakens quickly from sleep. | |
| Flame Body | Burns the foe on contact. | |
| Run Away | Makes escaping easier. | |
| Keen Eye | Prevents loss of accuracy. | |
| Hyper Cutter | Prevents Attack reduction. | |
| Pickup | May pick up items. | |
| Truant | Moves only every two turns. | |
| Hustle | Trades accuracy for power. | |
| Cute Charm | Infatuates on contact. | |
| Plus | Powers up with Minus. | |
| Minus | Powers up with Plus. | |
| Forecast | Changes with the weather. | |
| Sticky Hold | Prevents item theft. | |
| Shed Skin | Heals the body by shedding. | |
| Guts | Ups Attack if suffering. | |
| Marvel Scale | Ups Defense if suffering. | |
| Liquid Ooze | Draining causes injury. | |
| Overgrow | Ups Grass moves in a pinch. | |
| Blaze | Ups Fire moves in a pinch. | |
| Torrent | Ups Water moves in a pinch. | |
| Swarm | Ups Bug moves in a pinch. | |
| Rock Head | Prevents recoil damage. | |
| Drought | Summons sunlight in battle. | |
| Arena Trap | Prevents fleeing. | |
| Vital Spirit | Prevents sleep. | |
| White Smoke | Prevents ability reduction. | |
| Pure Power | Raises Attack. | Banned from A2 |
| Shell Armor | Blocks critical hits. | |
| Air Lock | Negates weather effects. | |
| Tangled Feet | Ups evasion if confused. | |
| Motor Drive | Electricity raises Speed. | |
| Rivalry | Powers up against rivals. | |
| Steadfast | Flinching raises Speed. | |
| Snow Cloak | Ups evasion in Hail or Snow. | |
| Gluttony | Eats Berries early. | |
| Anger Point | Critical hits raise Attack. | |
| Unburden | Using a hold item ups Speed. | |
| Heatproof | Heat and burn protection. | |
| Simple | Prone to wild stat changes. | |
| Dry Skin | Prefers moisture to heat. | |
| Download | Adjusts power favorably. | |
| Iron Fist | Boosts punching moves. | |
| Poison Heal | Restores HP if poisoned. | |
| Adaptability | Boosts same type attacks. | |
| Skill Link | Multi-hit moves hit 5 times. | |
| Hydration | Cures status in rain. | |
| Solar Power | Powers up in sunshine. | |
| Quick Feet | Ups Speed if suffering. | |
| Normalize | Moves become Normal-type. | |
| Sniper | Boosts critical hits. | |
| Magic Guard | Only damaged by attacks. | |
| No Guard | Ensures that all moves hit. | |
| Stall | Always moves last. | |
| Technician | Boosts weaker moves. | |
| Leaf Guard | Blocks status in sunshine. | |
| Klutz | Can’t use hold items. | |
| Mold Breaker | Moves hit through abilities. | |
| Super Luck | Critical hits land often. | |
| Aftermath | Fainting damages the foe. | |
| Anticipation | Senses dangerous moves. | |
| Forewarn | Determines a foe’s move. | |
| Unaware | Ignores stat changes. | |
| Tinted Lens | Ups “not very effective”. | |
| Filter | Weakens “supereffective”. | |
| Slow Start | Takes a while to get going. | |
| Scrappy | Hits Ghost-type Pokémon. | |
| Storm Drain | Draws in Water moves. | |
| Ice Body | HP recovery in Hail or Snow. | |
| Solid Rock | Weakens “supereffective”. | |
| Snow Warning | Summons a Hailstorm. | |
| Honey Gather | May gather Honey. | |
| Frisk | Checks a foe’s item. | |
| Reckless | Boosts moves with recoil. | |
| Multitype | Changes type to its Plate. | |
| Flower Gift | Allies power up in sunshine. | |
| Bad Dreams | Damages sleeping Pokémon. | |
| Pickpocket | Steals the foe’s held item. | |
| Sheer Force | Trades effects for power. | |
| Contrary | Inverts stat changes. | |
| Unnerve | Foes can’t eat Berries. | |
| Defiant | Lowered stats up Attack. | |
| Defeatist | Gives up at half HP. | |
| Cursed Body | Disables moves on contact. | |
| Healer | Heals partner Pokémon. | |
| Friend Guard | Lowers damage to partner. | |
| Weak Armor | Its stats change when hit. | |
| Heavy Metal | Doubles weight. | |
| Light Metal | Halves weight. | |
| Multiscale | Halves damage at full HP. | |
| Toxic Boost | Ups Attack if poisoned. | |
| Flare Boost | Ups Sp. Atk if burned. | |
| Harvest | May recycle a used Berry. | |
| Telepathy | Can’t be damaged by an ally. | |
| Moody | Stats change gradually. | |
| Overcoat | Blocks weather and powder. | |
| Poison Touch | Poisons foe on contact. | |
| Regenerator | Heals upon switching out. | |
| Big Pecks | Prevents Defense loss. | |
| Sand Rush | Ups Speed in a sandstorm. | |
| Wonder Skin | May avoid status problems. | |
| Analytic | Moving last boosts power. | |
| Illusion | Appears as a partner. | |
| Imposter | Transforms into the foe. | |
| Infiltrator | Passes through barriers. | |
| Mummy | Spreads with contact. | |
| Moxie | KOs raise Attack. | Banned from A3 |
| Justified | Dark hits raise Attack. | |
| Rattled | Raises Speed when scared. | |
| Magic Bounce | Reflects status moves. | |
| Sap Sipper | Grass increases Attack. | |
| Prankster | Status moves go first. | |
| Sand Force | Powers up in a sandstorm. | |
| Iron Barbs | Hurts to touch. | |
| Zen Mode | Transforms at half HP. | |
| Victory Star | Raises party accuracy. | |
| Turboblaze | Moves hit through abilities. | |
| Teravolt | Moves hit through abilities. | |
| Aroma Veil | Prevents limiting of moves. | |
| Flower Veil | Protects Grass-types. | |
| Cheek Pouch | Eating Berries restores HP. | |
| Protean | Changes type to used move. | |
| Fur Coat | Raises Defense. | |
| Magician | Steals the foe’s held item. | |
| Bulletproof | Avoids some projectiles. | |
| Competitive | Lowered stats up Sp. Atk. | |
| Strong Jaw | Boosts biting moves. | |
| Refrigerate | Normal moves become Ice. | |
| Sweet Veil | Prevents party from sleep. | |
| Stance Change | Transforms as it battles. | |
| Gale Wings | Flying moves go first. | |
| Mega Launcher | Boosts pulse moves. | |
| Grass Pelt | Ups Defense in grass. | |
| Symbiosis | Passes its item to an ally. | |
| Tough Claws | Boosts contact moves. | |
| Pixilate | Normal moves become Fairy. | |
| Gooey | Lowers Speed on contact. | |
| Aerilate | Normal moves become Flying. | |
| Parental Bond | Moves hit twice. | |
| Dark Aura | Boosts Dark moves. | |
| Fairy Aura | Boosts Fairy moves. | |
| Aura Break | Reverse aura abilities. | |
| Primordial Sea | Summons heavy rain. | |
| Desolate Land | Summons intense sunlight. | |
| Delta Stream | Summons strong winds. | |
| Stamina | Boosts Defense when hit. | |
| Wimp Out | Flees at half HP. | |
| Emergency Exit | Flees at half HP. | |
| Water Compaction | Water boosts Defense. | |
| Merciless | Criticals poisoned foes. | |
| Shields Down | Shell breaks at half HP. | |
| Stakeout | Stronger as foes switch in. | |
| Water Bubble | Guards from fire and burns. | |
| Steelworker | Powers up Steel moves. | |
| Berserk | Boosts Sp. Atk at low HP. | |
| Slush Rush | Raises Speed in Hail or Snow. | |
| Long Reach | Never makes contact. | |
| Liquid Voice | Makes sound moves Water. | |
| Triage | Healing moves go first. | |
| Galvanize | Normal moves turn Electric. | |
| Surge Surfer | Faster on electricity. | |
| Schooling | Forms a school when strong. | |
| Disguise | Decoy protects it once. | |
| Battle Bond | Changes form after a KO. | Banned from A3 |
| Power Construct | Cells aid it when weakened. | |
| Corrosion | Poisons any type. | |
| Comatose | Always drowsing. | Banned from A1 |
| Queenly Majesty | Protects from priority. | |
| Innards Out | Hurts foe when defeated. | |
| Dancer | Dances along with others. | |
| Battery | Boosts ally’s Sp. Atk. | |
| Fluffy | Tougher but flammable. | |
| Dazzling | Protects from priority. | |
| Soul-Heart | KOs raise Sp. Atk. | Banned from A3 |
| Tangling Hair | Lowers Speed on contact. | |
| Receiver | Copies ally’s ability. | |
| Power Of Alchemy | Copies ally’s ability. | |
| Beast Boost | KOs boost best stat. | Banned from A3 |
| RKS System | Memories change its type. | |
| Electric Surge | Field becomes Electric. | |
| Psychic Surge | Field becomes weird. | |
| Misty Surge | Field becomes misty. | |
| Grassy Surge | Field becomes grassy. | |
| Full Metal Body | Prevents stat reduction. | |
| Shadow Shield | Halves damage at full HP. | |
| Prism Armor | Weakens “supereffective”. | |
| Neuroforce | Ups “supereffective”. | |
| Intrepid Sword | Ups Attack on entry. | |
| Dauntless Shield | Ups Defense on entry. | |
| Libero | Changes type to move’s. | |
| Ball Fetch | Fetches failed Poké Ball. | |
| Cotton Down | Lower Speed of all when hit. | |
| Propeller Tail | Ignores foe’s redirection. | |
| Mirror Armor | Reflect stat decreases. | |
| Gulp Missile | If hit, spits prey from sea. | |
| Stalwart | Ignores foe’s redirection. | |
| Steam Engine | Fire or Water hits up Speed. | |
| Punk Rock | Ups and resists sound. | |
| Sand Spit | Creates a sandstorm if hit. | |
| Ice Scales | Halves special damage. | |
| Ripen | Doubles effect of Berries. | |
| Ice Face | Hail or Snow renew free hit. | |
| Power Spot | Powers up ally moves. | |
| Mimicry | Changes type on terrain. | |
| Screen Cleaner | Removes walls of light. | |
| Steely Spirit | Boosts ally’s Steel moves. | |
| Perish Body | Foe faints in 3 turns if hit. | |
| Wandering Spirit | Trade abilities on contact. | |
| Gorilla Tactics | Ups Attack and locks move. | |
| Neutralizing Gas | All Abilities are nullified. | |
| Pastel Veil | Protects team from poison. | |
| Hunger Switch | Changes form each turn. | |
| Quick Draw | Moves first occasionally. | |
| Unseen Fist | Contact evades protection. | |
| Curious Medicine | Remove ally’s stat changes. | |
| Transistor | Ups Electric-type moves. | |
| Dragon’s Maw | Ups Dragon-type moves. | |
| Chilling Neigh | KOs boost Attack stat. | Banned from A3 |
| Grim Neigh | KOs boost Sp. Atk stat. | Banned from A3 |
| As One-IR | Unnerve and Chilling Neigh. | Banned from A3 |
| As One-SR | Unnerve and Grim Neigh. | Banned from A3 |
| Lingering Aroma | Spreads with contact. | |
| Seed Sower | Affects terrain when hit. | |
| Thermal Exchange | Fire hits up Attack. | |
| Anger Shell | Gets angry at half HP. | |
| Purifying Salt | Protected by pure salts. | |
| Well-Baked Body | Strengthened by Fire. | |
| Wind Rider | Ups Attack if hit by wind. | |
| Guard Dog | Cannot be intimidated. | |
| Rocky Payload | Powers up Rock moves. | |
| Wind Power | Gets charged by wind. | |
| Zero to Hero | Changes form on switch out. | |
| Commander | Commands from Dondozo. | |
| Electromorphosis | Gets Charged when hit. | |
| Protosynthesis | Sun boosts best stat. | |
| Quark Drive | Elec. field ups best stat. | |
| Good as Gold | Avoids status problems. | |
| Vessel of Ruin | Lowers foes’ sp. damage. | |
| Sword of Ruin | Lowers foes’ Defense. | |
| Tablets of Ruin | Lowers foes’ damage. | |
| Beads of Ruin | Lowers foes’ Sp. Defense. | |
| Orichalcum Pulse | Summons sunlight in battle. | |
| Hadron Engine | Field becomes Electric. | |
| Opportunist | Copies foe’s stat change. | |
| Cud Chew | Eats a used berry again. | |
| Sharpness | Strengthens slicing moves. | |
| Supreme Overlord | Inherits fallen’s strength. | |
| Costar | Copies ally’s stat changes. | |
| Toxic Debris | Throws poison spikes if hit. | |
| Armor Tail | Protects from priority. | |
| Earth Eater | Eats ground to heal HP. | |
| Mycelium Might | Status moves never fail. | |
| Hospitality | Restores ally’s HP. | |
| Mind’s Eye | Keen Eye and Scrappy. | |
| Embody Aspect S | Raises Speed. | |
| Embody Aspect A | Raises Attack. | |
| Embody Aspect SD | Raises Sp. Def. | |
| Embody Aspect D | Raises Defense. | |
| Toxic Chain | Moves can poison. | |
| Supersweet Syrup | Lowers the foe’s evasion. | |
| Tera Shift | Terasteralizes upon entry. | |
| Tera Shell | Resistant to types at full HP. | |
| Teraform Zero | Removes weather and terrain. | |
| Poison Puppeteer | Confuses poisoned foes. | |
| Piercing Drill | Contact evades protection. | |
| Dragonize | Normal moves turn Dragon. | |
| Eelevate | Levitate and Beast Boost. | Banned from A3 |
| Mega Sol | Acts like under sun. | |
| Fire Mane | Ups Fire-type moves. | |
| Spicy Spray | Burns the foe when damaged. | |
| Aura Guard | Halves damage from contact. |
