Generation 3 · Ability No. 1

Stench

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

Generation III Main series
9 compatible Pokémon
0 variants
16 history records
#0001 Stench
Overview

Full description

This Pokémon's damaging moves have a 10% chance to make the target flinch with each hit if they do not already cause flinching as a secondary effect. This ability does not stack with a held item. Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is first in the party.

Overview

Effect summary

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

Timeline

History across games

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

15 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 effect change
Current compatibility

Pokémon with Stench

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

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