SwSh / Abilities

Intimidate

Intimidate

Ability used by 21 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.

Short Effect

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's Attack is lowered by one stage. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle. This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a Substitute. Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.

Suction Cups

Shadow Tag

Intimidate

Sword and Shield ability

Pokémon

21

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