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Ability used by 3 HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability.

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

Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.

Porygon

#220 Slot 2

Normal

Porygon2

#221 Slot 2

Normal

Porygon-Z

#474 Slot 2

Normal

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Iron Fist

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HeartGold & SoulSilver ability

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