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Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

Short Effect

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Effect

This Pokémon inflicts 1.25× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the same gender and 0.75× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the opposite gender. If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.

Pokémon

18 Pokémon, including forms, can have Rivalry.

Nidoran♀

#0029 • Slot 2

Poison

Nidorina

#0030 • Slot 2

Poison

Nidoqueen

#0031 • Slot 2

PoisonGround

Nidoran♂

#0032 • Slot 2

Poison

Nidorino

#0033 • Slot 2

Poison

Nidoking

#0034 • Slot 2

PoisonGround

Beautifly

#0267 • Hidden Ability

BugFlying

Shinx

#0403 • Slot 1

Electric

Luxio

#0404 • Slot 1

Electric

Luxray

#0405 • Slot 1

Electric

Pidove

#0519 • Hidden Ability

NormalFlying

Tranquill

#0520 • Hidden Ability

NormalFlying

Unfezant

#0521 • Hidden Ability

NormalFlying

Axew

#0610 • Slot 1

Dragon

Fraxure

#0611 • Slot 1

Dragon

Haxorus

#0612 • Slot 1

Dragon

Litleo

#0667 • Slot 1

FireNormal

Pyroar

#0668 • Slot 1

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

Scarlet and Violet

The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender.

X and Y

Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender.

Black and White

Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.

Ripen

RKS System

Rivalry

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

18

As Hidden Ability

4

Introduced

Generation 4

Games with pages

7

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