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Ability used by 3 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

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

Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.

Porygon

Armor #208Slot 2

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Porygon2

Armor #209Slot 2

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Porygon-Z

Armor #210Slot 2

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Dry Skin

Iron Fist

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Sword and Shield ability

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