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Vital Spirit

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Vital Spirit in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ability used by 12 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

Flavor text

The Pokémon is full of vitality, and that prevents it from falling asleep.

Short effect

Prevents sleep.

Effect

This Pokémon cannot be asleep. This causes Rest to fail altogether. If a Pokémon is asleep and acquires this ability, it will immediately wake up; this includes when regaining a lost ability upon leaving battle. This ability functions identically to Insomnia in battle. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-leveled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.

Ability details

Pokémon

12