Stench (Ability)
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- This article is about the ability Stench. For the field move Stink, see Field Move.
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Stench (Japanese: あくしゅう Stench) is an ability introduced in Generation III. Seven Pokémon have this ability, all of which are Template:Type2.
Effect
In battle
Generations III and IV
Stench has no effect in battle.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and the sequel, if a Pokémon with Stench is attacked by an adjacent Pokémon, the attacker is terrified for a short time.
Generation V
Stench has a 10% chance of flinching the opponent when hit by a damaging move. Unlike moves that can cause flinching, Stench does not stack with King's Rock or Razor Fang.
Outside of battle
If the Pokémon with Stench is leading the party, then Stench reduces the chances of encountering wild Pokémon by 50%. In Battle Pyramid, the chances are decreased by 75%.
Pokémon with Stench
Dual ability
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0044 | Gloom |
Grass | Poison | Chlorophyll | None | Stench | |
0088 | Grimer |
Poison | Stench | Sticky Hold | Poison Touch | ||
0089 | Muk |
Poison | Stench | Sticky Hold | Poison Touch | ||
0434 | Stunky |
Poison | Dark | Stench | Aftermath | Keen Eye | |
0435 | Skuntank |
Poison | Dark | Stench | Aftermath | Keen Eye | |
0568 | Trubbish |
Poison | Stench | Sticky Hold | Aftermath | ||
0569 | Garbodor |
Poison | Stench | Weak Armor | Aftermath | ||
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In the anime
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The user releases a horrible smell that lasts for twenty-four hours. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Stunky stands on its two front legs and a purple ball appears at the end of its behind. Stunky then flips around and fires the purple ball at the opponent, causing a purple foul-smelling fog to appear and smell for twenty-four hours. | |||
Officer Jenny's Stunky | A Secret Sphere of Influence! | Debut |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
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The user releases a horrible smell from its body. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Stunky turns around and releases a small seed from its behind towards the opponent. When the seed hits the ground, it releases a horrible smell all around the battlefield. The smell lasts for twenty-four hours. | |||
A wild Stunky | VS. Stunky | Debut |
In other languages
- French: Puanteur
- German: Duftnote
- Greek: Δυσωδία
- Italian: Tanfo
- Korean: 악취 Akchwi
- Spanish: Hedor
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