Generation 4 · Ability No. 108

Forewarn

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

Generation IV Main series
6 compatible Pokémon
0 variants
12 history records
#0108 Forewarn
Overview

Full description

When this Pokémon enters battle, it reveals the move with the highest base power known by any opposing Pokémon to all participating trainers. In the event of a tie, one is chosen at random. Moves without a listed base power are assigned one as follows: Power | Moves ----: | ----- 160 | One-hit KO moves: Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold 120 | Counter moves: Counter, Metal Burst, and Mirror Coat 80 | Variable power or set damage: Crush Grip, Dragon Rage, Electro Ball, Endeavor, Final Gambit, Flail, Frustration, Grass Knot, Gyro Ball, Heat Crash, Heavy Slam, Hidden Power, Low Kick, Natural Gift, Night Shade, Psywave, Return, Reversal, Seismic Toss, Sonic Boom, Trump Card, and Wring Out 0 | Any such move not listed

Overview

Effect summary

Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.

Timeline

History across games

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

12 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
Current compatibility

Pokémon with Forewarn

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

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