Pokémon Black and White Abilities
Search Black and White abilities and effects. Compare regular and Hidden Ability slots and find Pokémon that can have each ability.
Displaying 164 of 164 abilities.
| Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptability#091 | Powers up moves of the same type.Regular ability Pokémon (3)Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)CorphishCrawdauntFeebas | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Aftermath#106 | Damages the attacker landing the finishing hit.Regular ability Pokémon (4)DrifloonDrifblimStunkySkuntank | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Air Lock#076 | Eliminates the effects of weather.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Rayquaza | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Analytic#148 | Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last. | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Anger Point#083 | Maxes Attack after taking a critical hit.Regular ability Pokémon (3)MankeyPrimeapeTauros Hidden Ability Pokémon (4) | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Anticipation#107 | Senses a foe’s dangerous moves.Regular ability Pokémon (5)BarboachWhiscashWormadamCroagunkToxicroak Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Eevee | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Arena Trap#071 | Prevents the foe from fleeing.Regular ability Pokémon (3)DiglettDugtrioTrapinch | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Bad Dreams#123 | Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Darkrai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Battle Armor#004 | The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.Regular ability Pokémon (6)KabutoKabutopsAnorithArmaldoSkorupiDrapion Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)CuboneMarowak | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Big Pecks#145 | Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotChatot | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Blaze#066 | Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.Regular ability Pokémon (15) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Chlorophyll#034 | Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.Regular ability Pokémon (29)Hidden Ability Pokémon (6) | 29 | 6 | 35 |
| Clear Body#029 | Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.Regular ability Pokémon (8)TentacoolTentacruelBeldumMetangMetagrossRegirockRegiceRegisteel | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Cloud Nine#013 | Eliminates the effects of weather.Regular ability Pokémon (2)PsyduckGolduck Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)LickitungSwabluAltariaLickilicky | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Color Change#016 | Changes the Pokémon’s type to the foe’s move.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Kecleon | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Compound Eyes#014 | The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.Regular ability Pokémon (6)Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Dustox | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Contrary#126 | Makes stat changes have an opposite effect. | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Cursed Body#130 | May disable a move used on the Pokémon.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)ShuppetBanetteFroslass | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Cute Charm#056 | Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.Regular ability Pokémon (11)Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Milotic | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Damp#006 | Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.Regular ability Pokémon (8)PsyduckGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedWooperQuagsire | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Defeatist#129 | Lowers stats when HP becomes half or less. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Defiant#128 | When its stats are lowered its Attack increases. | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Download#088 | Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses.Regular ability Pokémon (4) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Drizzle#002 | Summons rain on entry. In Generation V it lasts until another weather effect replaces it.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Kyogre Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Politoed | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Drought#070 | Summons harsh sunlight on entry. In Generation V it lasts until another weather effect replaces it.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Groudon Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)VulpixNinetales | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Dry Skin#087 | Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.Regular ability Pokémon (4)ParasParasectCroagunkToxicroak Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Jynx | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Early Bird#048 | The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.Regular ability Pokémon (13)DoduoDodrioKangaskhanLedybaLedianNatuXatuGirafarigHoundourHoundoomSeedotNuzleafShiftry Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)SunkernSunflora | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Effect Spore#027 | Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Vileplume | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Filter#111 | Reduces damage from supereffective attacks.Regular ability Pokémon (2)Mr. MimeMime Jr. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Flame Body#049 | Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.Regular ability Pokémon (10)Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)PonytaRapidashMoltresHeatran | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Flare Boost#138 | Powers up special attacks when burned.Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)DrifloonDrifblim | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Flash Fire#018 | It powers up Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.Regular ability Pokémon (14)VulpixNinetalesGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidashFlareonHoundourHoundoomHeatranLitwickLampentChandelureHeatmor Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)CyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionEntei | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| Flower Gift#122 | Powers up party Pokémon when it is sunny.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Cherrim | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forecast#059 | Castform transforms with the weather.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Castform | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forewarn#108 | Determines what moves a foe has. | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Friend Guard#132 | Reduces damage done to allies.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)ClefairyJigglypuffCleffaIgglybuffHappiny | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Frisk#119 | The Pokémon can check a foe’s held item.Regular ability Pokémon (6)Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)WigglytuffSentretFurretYanmaYanmega | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Gluttony#082 | Encourages the early use of a held Berry.Regular ability Pokémon (10)Hidden Ability Pokémon (9)BellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelSnorlaxGulpinSwalotSpoinkGrumpigMunchlax | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Guts#062 | Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.Regular ability Pokémon (17)RattataRaticateMachopMachokeMachampHeracrossUrsaringTyrogueLarvitarTaillowSwellowMakuhitaHariyamaTimburrGurdurrConkeldurrThroh Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)FlareonShinxLuxioLuxray | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| Harvest#139 | May create another Berry after one is used.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)ExeggcuteExeggutorTropius | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Healer#131 | May heal an ally’s status conditions.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)ChanseyBellossomBlissey | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Heatproof#085 | Weakens the power of Fire-type moves.Regular ability Pokémon (2)BronzorBronzong | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Heavy Metal#134 | Doubles the Pokémon’s weight.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)AronLaironAggronBronzorBronzong | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Honey Gather#118 | The Pokémon may gather Honey from somewhere.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Combee Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Teddiursa | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Huge Power#037 | Raises the Pokémon’s Attack stat.Regular ability Pokémon (3)MarillAzumarillAzurill | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Hustle#055 | Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.Hidden Ability Pokémon (8) | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Hydration#093 | Heals status problems if it is raining. | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Hyper Cutter#052 | Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.Regular ability Pokémon (9)KrabbyKinglerPinsirGligarMawileTrapinchCorphishCrawdauntGliscor | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Ice Body#115 | The Pokémon gradually regains HP in a hailstorm.Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)SeelDewgongRegiceGlaceon | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Illuminate#035 | Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.Regular ability Pokémon (6) | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Illusion#149 | Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Immunity#017 | Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.Regular ability Pokémon (2)SnorlaxZangoose Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Gligar | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Imposter#150 | It transforms itself into the Pokémon it is facing.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Ditto | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Infiltrator#151 | Passes through the foe’s barrier and strikes.Regular ability Pokémon (2)Hidden Ability Pokémon (9)ZubatGolbatCrobatHoppipSkiploomJumpluffNinjaskSeviperSpiritomb | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Inner Focus#039 | The Pokémon is protected from flinching.Regular ability Pokémon (20)Hidden Ability Pokémon (6) | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| Insomnia#015 | Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.Regular ability Pokémon (10)DrowzeeHypnoHoothootNoctowlSpinarakAriadosMurkrowShuppetBanetteHonchkrow Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Delibird | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Intimidate#022 | Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.Regular ability Pokémon (24)EkansArbokGrowlitheArcanineTaurosGyaradosSnubbullGranbullStantlerHitmontopMightyenaMasquerainMawileSalamenceStaraviaStaraptorShinxLuxioLuxrayHerdierStoutlandSandileKrokorokKrookodile | 24 | 3 | 27 |
| Iron Barbs#160 | Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.Regular ability Pokémon (2) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Iron Fist#089 | Boosts the power of punching moves.Hidden Ability Pokémon (7) | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Justified#154 | Raises Attack when hit by a Dark-type move.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)GrowlitheArcanineAbsolLucarioGallade | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Keen Eye#051 | Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.Regular ability Pokémon (24)Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)GlameowStunkySkuntankSkorupiDrapion | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| Klutz#103 | The Pokémon can’t use any held items.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1) | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Leaf Guard#102 | Prevents problems with status in sunny weather.Regular ability Pokémon (7) | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Levitate#026 | Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.Regular ability Pokémon (32)GastlyHaunterGengarKoffingWeezingMisdreavusUnownVibravaFlygonLunatoneSolrockBaltoyClaydolDuskullChimechoLatiasLatiosMismagiusChinglingBronzorBronzongCarnivineRotomUxieMespritAzelfCresseliaTynamoEelektrikEelektrossCryogonalHydreigon | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Light Metal#135 | Halves the Pokémon’s weight.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)ScizorBeldumMetangMetagrossRegisteel | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Lightning Rod#031 | Redirects single-target Electric moves to the holder, negates their damage and raises its Sp. Atk by one stage.Hidden Ability Pokémon (6)PikachuRaichuGoldeenSeakingZapdosPichu | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Limber#007 | The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)BunearyLopunny | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Liquid Ooze#064 | Damages attackers using any draining move.Regular ability Pokémon (4)TentacoolTentacruelGulpinSwalot | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Magic Bounce#156 | Reflects status- changing moves.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)NatuXatuEspeon | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Magic Guard#098 | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)AbraKadabraAlakazam | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Magma Armor#040 | Prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.Regular ability Pokémon (3)SlugmaMagcargoCamerupt | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Magnet Pull#042 | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.Regular ability Pokémon (5)MagnemiteMagnetonNosepassMagnezoneProbopass | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Marvel Scale#063 | Ups Defense if there is a status problem.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Milotic Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)DratiniDragonair | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Minus#058 | Ups Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)ElectrikeManectric | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Mold Breaker#104 | Moves can be used regardless of Abilities. | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Moody#141 | Raises one stat and lowers another.Hidden Ability Pokémon (7)RemoraidOctillerySmeargleSnoruntGlalieBidoofBibarel | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Motor Drive#078 | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Moxie#153 | Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.Regular ability Pokémon (5)Hidden Ability Pokémon (6)PinsirGyaradosHeracrossMightyenaSalamenceHonchkrow | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Multiscale#136 | Reduces damage when HP is full.Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)DragoniteLugia | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Multitype#121 | Changes type to match the held Plate.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Arceus | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mummy#152 | Contact with this Pokémon spreads this Ability.Regular ability Pokémon (2) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Natural Cure#030 | All status problems heal when it switches out.Regular ability Pokémon (13)ChanseyStaryuStarmieCorsolaBlisseyCelebiRoseliaSwabluAltariaBudewRoseradeHappinyShaymin | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| No Guard#099 | Ensures attacks by or against the Pokémon land.Regular ability Pokémon (3)MachopMachokeMachamp Hidden Ability Pokémon (3) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Normalize#096 | All the Pokémon’s moves become the Normal type.Regular ability Pokémon (2)SkittyDelcatty | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Oblivious#012 | Prevents it from becoming infatuated.Regular ability Pokémon (16)SlowpokeSlowbroLickitungJynxSlowkingSwinubPiloswineSmoochumIllumiseWailmerWailordNumelBarboachWhiscashLickilickyMamoswine Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)SphealSealeoWalrein | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Overcoat#142 | Prevents damage from sandstorm and hail. Generation V Overcoat does not grant immunity to powder moves.Hidden Ability Pokémon (12) | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| Overgrow#065 | Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.Regular ability Pokémon (15) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Own Tempo#020 | Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.Regular ability Pokémon (13)Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)LotadLombreLudicoloNumel | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| Pickpocket#124 | Steals an item when hit by another Pokémon.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)SneaselSeedotNuzleafShiftryWeavile | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Pickup#053 | The Pokémon may pick up items.Regular ability Pokémon (10) | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Plus#057 | Ups Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)MareepFlaaffyAmpharos | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Poison Heal#090 | Restores HP if the Pokémon is poisoned.Regular ability Pokémon (2)ShroomishBreloom Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Gliscor | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Poison Point#038 | Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.Regular ability Pokémon (14)Nidoran♀NidorinaNidoqueenNidoran♂NidorinoNidokingSeadraQwilfishRoseliaBudewRoseradeVenipedeWhirlipedeScolipede | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Poison Touch#143 | May poison targets when a Pokémon makes contact.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Hidden Ability Pokémon (4)GrimerMukCroagunkToxicroak | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Prankster#158 | Gives priority to a status move.Regular ability Pokémon (4) | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Pressure#046 | The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.Regular ability Pokémon (21)AerodactylArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwoRaikouEnteiSuicuneLugiaHo-OhDusclopsAbsolDeoxysVespiquenSpiritombWeavileDusknoirDialgaPalkiaGiratinaKyurem | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| Pure Power#074 | Raises the Pokémon’s Attack stat.Regular ability Pokémon (2)MedititeMedicham | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Quick Feet#095 | Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.Regular ability Pokémon (5)GranbullTeddiursaUrsaringPoochyenaMightyena Hidden Ability Pokémon (7) | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Rain Dish#044 | The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.Regular ability Pokémon (3)LotadLombreLudicolo Hidden Ability Pokémon (8)SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseTentacoolTentacruelWingullPelipperSurskit | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Rattled#155 | Some move types scare it and boost its Speed.Hidden Ability Pokémon (11) | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Reckless#120 | Powers up moves that have recoil damage.Regular ability Pokémon (3) | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Regenerator#144 | Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle. | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| Rivalry#079 | Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.Regular ability Pokémon (12) | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Rock Head#069 | Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.Regular ability Pokémon (18)GeodudeGravelerGolemOnixCuboneMarowakRhyhornRhydonAerodactylSudowoodoSteelixAronLaironAggronRelicanthBagonShelgonBonsly | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Rough Skin#024 | Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.Regular ability Pokémon (3)Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)GibleGabiteGarchomp | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Run Away#050 | Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.Regular ability Pokémon (16)RattataRaticatePonytaRapidashDoduoDodrioEeveeSentretFurretAipomDunsparceSnubbullPoochyenaPachirisuBunearyPatrat Hidden Ability Pokémon (8) | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| Sand Force#159 | Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.Hidden Ability Pokémon (11) | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Sand Rush#146 | Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in a sandstorm.Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)SandshrewSandslash | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Sand Stream#045 | Summons a sandstorm on entry. In Generation V it lasts until another weather effect replaces it.Regular ability Pokémon (3)TyranitarHippopotasHippowdon | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Sand Veil#008 | Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.Regular ability Pokémon (11)SandshrewSandslashDiglettDugtrioGligarCacneaCacturneGibleGabiteGarchompGliscor Hidden Ability Pokémon (7) | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Sap Sipper#157 | Negates Grass moves used on the holder and raises its Attack by one stage.Regular ability Pokémon (3) | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Scrappy#113 | Enables moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon.Regular ability Pokémon (2)KangaskhanMiltank | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Serene Grace#032 | Boosts the likelihood of added effects appearing.Regular ability Pokémon (9) | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Shadow Tag#023 | Prevents the foe from escaping.Regular ability Pokémon (2)WobbuffetWynaut Hidden Ability Pokémon (6) | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Shed Skin#061 | The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.Regular ability Pokémon (15)MetapodKakunaEkansArbokDratiniDragonairPupitarSilcoonCascoonSeviperKricketotBurmyScraggyScraftyKarrablast | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Sheer Force#125 | Removes added effects to increase move damage.Regular ability Pokémon (7)Hidden Ability Pokémon (17)NidoqueenNidokingKrabbyKinglerTaurosTotodileCroconawFeraligatrSteelixMakuhitaHariyamaMawileTrapinchBagonCranidosRampardosLandorus | 7 | 17 | 24 |
| Shell Armor#075 | The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.Regular ability Pokémon (14)ShellderCloysterKrabbyKinglerLaprasOmanyteOmastarCorphishCrawdauntClamperlDwebbleCrustleEscavalierShelmet | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Shield Dust#019 | Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.Regular ability Pokémon (5)CaterpieWeedleVenomothWurmpleDustox | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Simple#086 | The Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.Regular ability Pokémon (3)NumelBidoofBibarel | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Skill Link#092 | Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.Regular ability Pokémon (2)ShellderCloyster | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Slow Start#112 | Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Regigigas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sniper#097 | Powers up moves if they become critical hits.Regular ability Pokémon (7)HorseaSeadraRemoraidOctilleryKingdraSkorupiDrapion Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)BeedrillSpearowFearowSpinarakAriados | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Snow Cloak#081 | Raises evasion in a hailstorm.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Articuno | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Snow Warning#117 | Summons hail on entry. In Generation V it lasts until another weather effect replaces it.Regular ability Pokémon (2)SnoverAbomasnow | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Solar Power#094 | In sunshine, Sp. Atk is boosted but HP decreases.Regular ability Pokémon (3)SunkernSunfloraTropius Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)CharmanderCharmeleonCharizard | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Solid Rock#116 | Reduces damage from supereffective attacks.Regular ability Pokémon (4) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Soundproof#043 | Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.Regular ability Pokémon (7)VoltorbElectrodeMr. MimeWhismurLoudredExploudMime Jr. Hidden Ability Pokémon (5) | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Speed Boost#003 | Its Speed stat is gradually boosted.Regular ability Pokémon (3)YanmaNinjaskYanmega Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)TorchicCombuskenBlazikenCarvanhaSharpedo | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Stall#100 | The Pokémon moves after all other Pokémon do.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Sableye | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Static#009 | Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis. | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Steadfast#080 | Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.Regular ability Pokémon (4)TyrogueRioluLucarioGallade Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)MachopMachokeMachampScytherHitmontop | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Stench#001 | The stench may cause the target to flinch.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)GloomKoffingWeezing | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Sticky Hold#060 | Protects the Pokémon from item theft. | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Storm Drain#114 | Redirects single-target Water moves to the holder, negates their damage and raises its Sp. Atk by one stage.Regular ability Pokémon (4)ShellosGastrodonFinneonLumineon Hidden Ability Pokémon (3) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Sturdy#005 | Blocks one-hit knockout moves; at full HP, survives an otherwise fatal damaging hit with 1 HP.Regular ability Pokémon (30)GeodudeGravelerGolemMagnemiteMagnetonOnixSudowoodoPinecoForretressSteelixShuckleSkarmoryDonphanNosepassAronLaironAggronShieldonBastiodonBonslyMagnezoneProbopassRoggenrolaBoldoreGigalithSawkDwebbleCrustleTirtougaCarracosta Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)RelicanthRegirock | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Suction Cups#021 | Negates all moves that force switching out.Regular ability Pokémon (3)OctilleryLileepCradily | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Super Luck#105 | Heightens the critical- hit ratios of moves.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)TogepiTogeticTogekiss | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Swarm#068 | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.Regular ability Pokémon (20)BeedrillScytherLedybaLedianSpinarakAriadosScizorHeracrossBeautiflyVolbeatKricketuneMothimSewaddleLeavannyVenipedeWhirlipedeScolipedeKarrablastEscavalierDurant Hidden Ability Pokémon (4) | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Swift Swim#033 | Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.Regular ability Pokémon (28)HorseaGoldeenSeakingMagikarpOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsQwilfishMantineKingdraLotadLombreLudicoloSurskitFeebasHuntailGorebyssRelicanthLuvdiscBuizelFloatzelFinneonLumineonMantykeTympolePalpitoadSeismitoad Hidden Ability Pokémon (10) | 28 | 10 | 38 |
| Synchronize#028 | Passes a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe. | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Tangled Feet#077 | Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.Regular ability Pokémon (5)PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpindaChatot Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)DoduoDodrio | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Technician#101 | Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5)Mr. MimeBreloomKricketuneRoseradeMime Jr. | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Telepathy#140 | Anticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it. | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Teravolt#164 | Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.Regular ability Pokémon (1) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Thick Fat#047 | Ups resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.Regular ability Pokémon (16)SeelDewgongSnorlaxMarillAzumarillMiltankMakuhitaHariyamaAzurillSpoinkGrumpigSphealSealeoWalreinPuruglyMunchlax | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Tinted Lens#110 | Powers up “not very effective” moves.Regular ability Pokémon (4)VenonatVenomothIllumiseYanmega Hidden Ability Pokémon (5) | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Torrent#067 | Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.Regular ability Pokémon (15) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Toxic Boost#137 | Powers up physical attacks when poisoned.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1)Zangoose | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Trace#036 | The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability.Regular ability Pokémon (5)PorygonPorygon2RaltsKirliaGardevoir | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Truant#054 | Pokémon can’t attack on consecutive turns.Regular ability Pokémon (2)SlakothSlaking Hidden Ability Pokémon (1) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Turboblaze#163 | Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.Regular ability Pokémon (1) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaware#109 | Ignores any stat changes in the Pokémon.Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)ClefableWooperQuagsire | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Unburden#084 | Raises Speed if a held item is used.Hidden Ability Pokémon (5) | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Unnerve#127 | Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.Regular ability Pokémon (2) | 2 | 15 | 17 |
| Victory Star#162 | Boosts the accuracy of its allies and itself.Regular ability Pokémon (1) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vital Spirit#072 | Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.Regular ability Pokémon (5)Hidden Ability Pokémon (7)ElectabuzzMagmarTyrogueElekidMagbyElectivireMagmortar | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Volt Absorb#010 | Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.Regular ability Pokémon (3)JolteonChinchouLanturn Hidden Ability Pokémon (2)RaikouPachirisu | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Water Absorb#011 | Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.Regular ability Pokémon (13)Hidden Ability Pokémon (8) | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Water Veil#041 | Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.Regular ability Pokémon (4)GoldeenSeakingWailmerWailord Hidden Ability Pokémon (7)MantineHuntailBuizelFloatzelFinneonLumineonMantyke | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Weak Armor#133 | Physical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.Regular ability Pokémon (1) | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| White Smoke#073 | Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Torkoal Hidden Ability Pokémon (1) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wonder Guard#025 | Only supereffective moves will hit.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Shedinja | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wonder Skin#147 | Makes status-changing moves more likely to miss.Regular ability Pokémon (1)Hidden Ability Pokémon (3)VenomothSkittyDelcatty | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Zen Mode#161 | Changes the Pokémon’s shape when HP is halved.Hidden Ability Pokémon (1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Regular and Hidden columns count Pokémon species with the corresponding ability slots. The Pokémon column counts each species once, even if it has both kinds of slot. A Hidden Ability slot records compatibility; it does not establish that a specimen was ever distributed in these games. Expand a Pokémon list to inspect its members.
National Pokémon #1–649, one default form per species, filtered to the original Black/White version group. Alternate and later forms are excluded. Links open the existing Unova species profiles where available. Other species are named in the lists. Counts do not promise an ordinary wild encounter, a present-day online distribution or an available Hidden Ability. Historical Dream World services have ended.
Original Black and White ability assignments are preserved. Later replacements and later forms are omitted. Some original hidden slots, including the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots, were not released in Generation V. Consult the breeding and training guide and forms reference for requirements.
Reference layout and original-generation catalogue: Dittobase abilities. Version-filtered names, game descriptions and historical data: PokéAPI (data license). Pokémon © Nintendo, Creatures and GAME FREAK.
References
Covered edition: Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.