Rivalry (ability)

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Rivalry
とうそうしん
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Generation III
Generation IV Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.

Rivalry (Japanese: とうそうしん Heart of Conflict) is an ability introduced in Generation IV. Nine Pokémon have this ability.

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Effect

In battle

Rivalry raises the user's Attack stat by 50% if foe and the user have the same gender, but reduces the user's Attack stat by 50% if the foe and the user have opposite genders.

Outside of battle

Rivalry has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Rivalry

Single ability

No Pokémon have Rivalry as their only ability.

Dual ability

# Pokémon Type Other ability
029 Nidoran♀ Poison Poison Point
030 Nidorina Poison Poison Point
031 Nidoqueen Poison Ground Poison Point
032 Nidoran♂ Poison Poison Point
033 Nidorino Poison Poison Point
034 Nidoking Poison Ground Poison Point
403 Shinx Electric Intimidate
404 Luxio Electric Intimidate
405 Luxray Electric Intimidate

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