The Pokémon compares an opposing Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.
Generation 4 · Ability No. 88
Download
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Generation IV
Main series
4
compatible Pokémon
0
variants
12
history records
#0088
Full description
When this Pokémon enters battle, its Attack or Special Attack, whichever corresponds to its opponents' weaker total defensive stat, rises one stage. In the event of a tie, Special Attack is raised. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.
Effect summary
Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.
History across games
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12 versions
Latest: the-indigo-disk
Pokémon with Download
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