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Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.

Short Effect

Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, its Attack or Special Attack, whichever corresponds to its opponents' weaker total defensive stat, rises one stage. In the event of a tie, Special Attack is raised. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.

Pokémon

4 Pokémon, including forms, can have Download.

Porygon

#0137 • Slot 2

Normal

Porygon2

#0233 • Slot 2

Normal

Porygon-Z

#0474 • Slot 2

Normal

Genesect

#0649 • Slot 1

BugSteel
How each game describes Download, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

The Pokémon compares an opposing Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats.

X and Y

Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats.

Black and White

Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses.

Disguise

Dragon’s Maw

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Pokémon ability

Pokémon

4

As Hidden Ability

0

Introduced

Generation 4

Games with pages

7

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