Generation 7 · Ability No. 197

Shields Down

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

Generation VII Main series
8 compatible Pokémon
0 variants
5 history records
#0197 Shields Down
Overview

Full description

When this Pokémon enters battle and at the end of each turn, if its HP is 50% or above, it changes into Meteor Form; otherwise, it changes into Core Form. In Meteor Form, it cannot be given a major status ailment (though existing ones are not cured), cannot become drowsy from Yawn, and cannot use Rest (which will simply fail). This ability cannot be copied, replaced, or nullified. This ability only takes effect for Minior.

Overview

Effect summary

Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.

Timeline

History across games

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

5 versions Latest: the-indigo-disk
Current compatibility

Pokémon with Shields Down

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