Ability Lookup
Look up any Pokémon ability — what it does, and every Pokémon that can have it.
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What's inside
- Effect — what the ability does in battle, plus the in-game flavor text.
- Pokémon — everyone that can have the ability, split into normal and hidden.
- Click any Pokémon to open its full entry in the Pokédex.
FAQ
How many abilities can a Pokémon have?
Up to three — one or two regular abilities and, for many species, a separate hidden ability. Each Pokémon only ever has one active at a time.
What is a hidden ability?
A rarer alternative ability, usually from specific encounters or breeding. This tool lists which Pokémon get the ability normally and which get it as a hidden ability.
Where does the data come from?
PokéAPI. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo / Game Freak / The Pokémon Company; this tool isn't affiliated with them.