Marvel Scale (Ability)

Marvel Scale (Japanese: ふしぎなうろこ Marvelous Scale) is an ability introduced in Generation III. Only three Pokémon can have this ability.

In Mystery Dungeon, a Pokémon with a status problem with this ability will have a 50% defense bonus when hit by a physical attack.

Effect

In battle

Marvel Scale raises the Defense stat by 50% if the Pokémon with this ability is suffering from a status ailment.

Outside of battle

Marvel Scale has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Marvel Scale

#	Pokémon		Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
0147		Dratini	Dragon		Dragon	Shed Skin	None	Marvel Scale
0148		Dragonair	Dragon		Dragon	Shed Skin	None	Marvel Scale
0350		Milotic	Water		Water	Marvel Scale	None	Cute Charm
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later. For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

• Spanish: Escama esp. (stands for Escama especial)
• Italian: Pelledura

This article is part of Project Moves and Abilities, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games.