Stench (ability)
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- This article is about the ability Stench. For the field move Stink, see Field Move.
| Stench あくしゅう | ||||
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Stench (Japanese: あくしゅう Stench) is an ability introduced in Generation III. Only four Pokémon have this ability, all of which are Poison-type.
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Effect
In battle
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.
Outside of battle
Stench helps to repel wild Pokémon. It does not prevent wild Pokémon from appearing, it only reduces the chances of encountering them by 50%.
Pokémon with Stench
Single ability
No Pokémon have Stench as their only ability.
Dual ability
| # | Pokémon | Type | Other ability | ||
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| 088 | 
| Grimer | Poison | Sticky Hold | |
| 089 | 
| Muk | Poison | Sticky Hold | |
| 434 | 
| Stunky | Poison | Dark | Aftermath |
| 435 | 
| Skuntank | Poison | Dark | Aftermath |
In other languages
- German: Duftnote
- French: Puanteur
- Spanish: Hedor
