Moxie in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ability used by 9 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

Flavor text

The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Short effect

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Effect

This Pokémon's Attack rises one stage upon knocking out another Pokémon, even a friendly Pokémon. This ability does not take effect when the Pokémon indirectly causes another Pokémon to faint, e.g. through poison or Spikes. If this Pokémon knocks out a Pokémon with Mummy, the former's ability will change without taking effect.