Multiscale (Ability)

Multiscale	マルチスケイル
	Multiscale
Flavor text Generation III Currently unknown Generation IV Currently unknown Generation V Reduces damage when HP is full.

Multiscale (Japanese: マルチスケイル Multiscale) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. Only two Pokémon can have this Ability, both having the Flying-type. This Ability is only available as a Hidden Ability.

Effect

In battle

Multiscale lowers damage taken from damage-dealing moves by half when at maximum HP. It does not reduce the amount of HP deducted by moves that deal a set amount of damage, such as Night Shade.

Outside of battle

Multiscale has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Multiscale

#	Pokémon	Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
	Dragonite	Dragon	Flying	Inner Focus	None	Multiscale
	Lugia	Psychic	Flying	Pressure	None	Multiscale
Please note that this is only 100% accurate to Generation V games. For Generation III games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation IV and Hidden Abilities. For Generation IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

Language Title French Multiécaille German Multischuppe Italian Multisquame Korean 멀티스케일 Multiscale Portuguese Multiescama Spanish Compensación

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