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Anticipation

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Anticipation in Pokémon X & Y

Ability used by 9 X and Y Pokémon.

Flavor text

Senses an opposing Pokémon’s dangerous moves.

Short effect

Alerts the Trainer to an opposing super-effective or one-hit knockout move.

Effect

On entering battle, this Pokémon alerts its Trainer if an opponent knows a damaging move that is super effective against it or an eligible one-hit knockout move. In X and Y, Hidden Power is checked using its actual type, and Inverse Battle type matchups are considered. Counter, Mirror Coat and Metal Burst can trigger it when their types are super effective. Self-Destruct and Explosion do not automatically trigger it; their type matchups are checked normally.

Ability details

Pokémon

9