B/W / Abilities

Sturdy

Sturdy

Ability used by 32 Black and White Pokémon.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

It cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Short Effect

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Effect

When this Pokémon is at full HP, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold. If this Pokémon is holding a Focus Sash, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.

Battle Armor

Damp

Sturdy

Black and White ability

Pokémon

32

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