Passive traits / 003

Abilities, explained.

Find passive effects and learn when each Ability entered the series.

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373 abilities found

#001
Main series

Stench

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

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#002
Main series

Drizzle

Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#003
Main series

Speed Boost

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#004
Main series

Battle Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#005
Main series

Sturdy

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

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#006
Main series

Damp

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

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#007
Main series

Limber

Prevents paralysis.

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#008
Main series

Sand Veil

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

Generation
III
Series
Main series
#009
Main series

Static

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

Generation
III
Series
Main series