Generation 5 · Ability No. 128

Defiant

Learn how Defiant works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation V Main series

16 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

9 history records

#0128

Overview

Full description

When any of this Pokémon's stats are lowered, its Attack rises by two stages. If multiple stats are lowered at once, this ability takes effect with each stat lowered.

Overview

Effect summary

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

9 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Defiant

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

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No.56 Mankey

Types

Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Vital Spirit Secondary Ability Anger Point Hidden Ability Defiant

No.57 Primeape

Types

Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Vital Spirit Secondary Ability Anger Point Hidden Ability Defiant

No.83 Farfetch’d

Types

Normal Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Keen Eye Secondary Ability Inner Focus Hidden Ability Defiant

No.145 Zapdos

Types

Fighting Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Defiant Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Not available

No.432 Purugly

Types

Normal

Ability set

Primary Ability Thick Fat Secondary Ability Own Tempo Hidden Ability Defiant

No.624 Pawniard

Types

Nocturnal Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Defiant Secondary Ability Inner Focus Hidden Ability Pressure

No.625 Bisharp

Types

Nocturnal Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Defiant Secondary Ability Inner Focus Hidden Ability Pressure

No.628 Braviary

Types

Normal Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Keen Eye Secondary Ability Sheer Force Hidden Ability Defiant

No.641 Tornadus

Types

Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Prankster Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Defiant

No.642 Thundurus

Types

Electric Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Prankster Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Defiant

No.766 Passimian

Types

Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Receiver Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Defiant

No.862 Obstagoon

Types

Nocturnal Normal

Ability set

Primary Ability Reckless Secondary Ability Guts Hidden Ability Defiant

No.870 Falinks

Types

Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Battle Armor Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Defiant

No.979 Annihilape

Types

Fighting Ghost

Ability set

Primary Ability Vital Spirit Secondary Ability Inner Focus Hidden Ability Defiant

No.983 Kingambit

Types

Nocturnal Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Defiant Secondary Ability Supreme Overlord Hidden Ability Pressure

No.1017 Ogerpon

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Defiant Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Not available

Historical data

Pokémon in previous generations

Pokémon that had this Ability in an earlier generation.

Piplup No.393

Generation VIII Hidden Ability

Prinplup No.394

Generation VIII Hidden Ability

Empoleon No.395

Generation VIII Hidden Ability

Braviary No.628

Generation VIII Hidden Ability

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