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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Generation III Helps repel wild Pokémon.
Generation IV Helps repel wild Pokémon.

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.

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
088 Grimer Poison Sticky Hold
089 Muk Poison Sticky Hold
434 Stunky Poison Dark Aftermath
435 Skuntank Poison Dark Aftermath

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