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'''Skill Link''' (Japanese: '''スキルリンク''' ''Skill Link'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. | '''Skill Link''' (Japanese: '''スキルリンク''' ''Skill Link'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. Seven {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability. Prior to [[Generation V]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}}. | ||
==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
===In battle=== | ===In battle=== | ||
Skill Link | ====Generation IV==== | ||
Skill Link enables multi-strike moves that hit [[Multi-strike move#2-5 strikes per turn|2-5 times per use]] to always strike five times. | |||
====Generation V==== | |||
If the Ability is lost in the middle of move (such as via {{a|Mummy}}), the user will still hit the maximum number of times on the turn in progress. | |||
Skill Link now affects {{m|Triple Kick}}. When used by Pokémon with this Ability, there will be one accuracy check for all strikes instead of individual checks for each strike. | |||
====Affected moves==== | ====Affected moves==== | ||
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! Max strikes | ! Max strikes | ||
! Learned{{tt|*|by a Pokémon with the Ability}} | ! Learned{{tt|*|by a Pokémon with the Ability}} | ||
{{tutormv|Arm Thrust|Fighting|cat=Physical|15|100%|5|{{ | {{tutormv|Arm Thrust|Fighting|cat=Physical|15|100%|5|{{MSP|214M|Heracross}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Barrage|Normal|cat=Physical|15|85%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | {{tutormv|Barrage|Normal|cat=Physical|15|85%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Bone Rush|Ground|cat=Physical|25|90%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | {{tutormv|Bone Rush|Ground|cat=Physical|25|90%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Bullet Seed|Grass|cat=Physical|25|100%|5|{{MSP|573|Cinccino | {{tutormv|Bullet Seed|Grass|cat=Physical|25|100%|5|{{MSP|214M|Heracross}}}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}} | ||
{{tutormv|Comet Punch|Normal|cat=Physical|18|85%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | {{tutormv|Comet Punch|Normal|cat=Physical|18|85%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | ||
{{tutormv| | {{tutormv|Double Slap|Normal|cat=Physical|15|85%|5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Fury Attack|Normal|cat=Physical|15|85%|5|{{MSP| | {{tutormv|Fury Attack|Normal|cat=Physical|15|85%|5|{{MSP|214M|Heracross}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Fury Swipes|Normal|cat=Physical|18|80%|5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}}} | {{tutormv|Fury Swipes|Normal|cat=Physical|18|80%|5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Icicle Spear|Ice|cat=Physical|25|100%|5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}}} | {{tutormv|Icicle Spear|Ice|cat=Physical|25|100%|5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Pin Missile|Bug|cat=Physical| | {{tutormv|Pin Missile|Bug|cat=Physical|25|95%|5|{{MSP|214M|Heracross}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Rock Blast|Rock|cat=Physical|25|90%|5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}}} | {{tutormv|Rock Blast|Rock|cat=Physical|25|90%|5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|214M|Heracross}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Spike Cannon|Normal|cat=Physical|20|100%|5|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}}} | {{tutormv|Spike Cannon|Normal|cat=Physical|20|100%|5|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Tail Slap|Normal|cat=Physical|25|85%|5|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}}} | {{tutormv|Tail Slap|Normal|cat=Physical|25|85%|5|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}}} | ||
{{tutormv|Triple Kick|Fighting|cat=Physical|10|90%|3|{{MS|000}}|note=From Generation V onwards}} | |||
{{tutormv|Water Shuriken|Water|cat=Physical|15|100%|5|{{MS|000}}}} | |||
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==Pokémon with Skill Link== | ==Pokémon with Skill Link== | ||
{{Ability/head|Normal}} | {{Ability/head|Normal}} | ||
{{ | {{Ability/entry|090|Shellder|Water|Water|Shell Armor|Skill Link|Overcoat}} | ||
{{ | {{Ability/entry|091|Cloyster|Water|Ice|Shell Armor|Skill Link|Overcoat}} | ||
{{ | {{Ability/entry|190|Aipom|Normal|Normal|Run Away|Pickup|Skill Link}} | ||
{{Ability/entry| | {{Ability/entry|214M|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|Skill Link|None|None|Mega Heracross}} | ||
{{ | {{Ability/entry|424|Ambipom|Normal|Normal|Technician|Pickup|Skill Link}} | ||
{{ | {{Ability/entry|572|Minccino|Normal|Normal|Cute Charm|Technician|Skill Link}} | ||
{{ | {{Ability/entry|573|Cinccino|Normal|Normal|Cute Charm|Technician|Skill Link}} | ||
{{Ability/foot|Normal}} | {{Ability/foot|Normal}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* If a Pokémon with this Ability holds a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} or {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Fang}} and uses a move that can hit five times, the target has a 40.951% chance of {{DL|Status condition|flinch}}ing, due to each hit having its own chance to flinch the target. | |||
* If a Pokémon with this | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== |
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Skill Link (Japanese: スキルリンク Skill Link) is an Ability introduced in Generation IV. Seven Pokémon can have this Ability. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature Ability of Shellder and Cloyster.
Effect
In battle
Generation IV
Skill Link enables multi-strike moves that hit 2-5 times per use to always strike five times.
Generation V
If the Ability is lost in the middle of move (such as via Mummy), the user will still hit the maximum number of times on the turn in progress.
Skill Link now affects Triple Kick. When used by Pokémon with this Ability, there will be one accuracy check for all strikes instead of individual checks for each strike.
Affected moves
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Outside of battle
Skill Link has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Skill Link
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0090 | Shellder |
Water | Shell Armor | Skill Link | Overcoat | ||
0091 | Cloyster |
Water | Ice | Shell Armor | Skill Link | Overcoat | |
0190 | Aipom |
Normal | Run Away | Pickup | Skill Link | ||
214M | Heracross | Heracross |
Bug | Fighting | Skill Link | None | None |
0424 | Ambipom |
Normal | Technician | Pickup | Skill Link | ||
0572 | Minccino |
Normal | Cute Charm | Technician | Skill Link | ||
0573 | Cinccino |
Normal | Cute Charm | Technician | Skill Link | ||
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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Trivia
- If a Pokémon with this Ability holds a King's Rock or Razor Fang and uses a move that can hit five times, the target has a 40.951% chance of flinching, due to each hit having its own chance to flinch the target.
In other languages
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