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A '''signature Ability''' is an [[Ability]] that only one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, or only one [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] of Pokémon, can have within a [[generation]]. | |||
Starting in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unusable, causing some Pokémon to apparently gain or lose their signature Abilities based on availability, even if that Ability would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, {{p|Oranguru}} in {{g|Sword and Shield}} is the only Pokémon that can have the Ability {{a|Symbiosis}} since the {{p|Flabébé}} evolutionary family cannot be transferred into the games). | Starting in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unusable, causing some Pokémon to apparently gain or lose their signature Abilities based on availability, even if that Ability would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, {{p|Oranguru}} in {{g|Sword and Shield}} is the only Pokémon that can have the Ability {{a|Symbiosis}} since the {{p|Flabébé}} evolutionary family cannot be transferred into the games). | ||
==Terminology== | |||
Starting in [[Generation VII]], this term has been officially used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. For instance: | |||
* ''"{{p|Lunala}}'s '''signature''' {{a|Shadow Shield}} '''Ability''' reduces all damage taken by half when it is at full HP [...]"''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2019/oceania/vgc-recap-gabby-snyder A Look at the 2019 Oceania Pokémon VGC International Championships - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"[...] {{p|Coalossal}}, whose '''signature Ability''' {{a|Steam Engine}} boosts Coalossal's Speed through the roof when it’s hit by a Water- or Fire-type attack."''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/battle-tactics-speed-control-in-double-battles-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield Battle Tactics: Speed Control in Double Battles in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"{{p|Glastrier}} can then boost its Attack further via its '''signature Ability''', {{a|Chilling Neigh}}, which will increase Glastrier's Attack stat by one stage for every Pokémon Glastrier knocks out."''<ref name="Crown Tundra Legendary Pokémon">[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/train-legendary-pokemon-from-the-crown-tundra-for-ranked-battles-and-more Train Legendary Pokémon From the Crown Tundra for Ranked Battles and More - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"Combine {{p|Regieleki}}'s move set with its '''signature''' {{a|Transistor}} '''Ability''', which boosts Electric-type moves by 50 percent, and you truly have a force to be reckoned with."''<ref name="Crown Tundra Legendary Pokémon"/> | |||
* ''"{{p|Tatsugiri}}'s '''signature Ability''', {{a|Commander}}, activates when the two Pokémon are on the field at the same time, [...]"''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/2023-pokemon-vgc-championship-series-season-preview 2023 Pokémon VGC Championship Series Season Preview - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
==List of Pokémon with signature Abilities== | ==List of Pokémon with signature Abilities== | ||
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! width="110px" style="background:#{{galar color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VIII|VIII}} | ! width="110px" style="background:#{{galar color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VIII|VIII}} | ||
! width="110px" style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}} | ! width="110px" style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0026|Raichu|||||Surge Surfer|Surge Surfer|Surge Surfer|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0026|Raichu|||||Surge Surfer|Surge Surfer|Surge Surfer|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0035|Clefairy||Magic Guard||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0035|Clefairy||Magic Guard||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0036|Clefable||Magic Guard||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0036|Clefable||Magic Guard||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0050|Diglett|||||Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0050|Diglett|||||Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0051|Dugtrio|||||Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0051|Dugtrio|||||Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0053|Persian||||||Fur Coat|Fur Coat|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0053|Persian||||||Fur Coat|Fur Coat|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0054|Psyduck|Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0054|Psyduck|Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0055|Golduck|Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0055|Golduck|Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine|}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0067|Machoke||No Guard||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0067|Machoke||No Guard||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0068|Machamp||No Guard||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0068|Machamp||No Guard||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0074|Geodude|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0074|Geodude|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0075|Graveler|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0075|Graveler|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0076|Golem|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0076|Golem|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0077|Ponyta||||||Pastel Veil|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0077|Ponyta||||||Pastel Veil|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0078|Rapidash||||||Pastel Veil|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0078|Rapidash||||||Pastel Veil|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0080|Slowbro||||||Quick Draw|Quick Draw|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0080|Slowbro||||||Quick Draw|Quick Draw|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0088|Grimer|Stench||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0088|Grimer|Stench||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0088|Grimer|||||Power of Alchemy||Power of Alchemy|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0088|Grimer|||||Power of Alchemy||Power of Alchemy|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0089|Muk|Stench||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0089|Muk|Stench||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0089|Muk|||||Power of Alchemy||Power of Alchemy|form=-Alola|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0089|Muk|||||Power of Alchemy||Power of Alchemy|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0090|Shellder||Skill Link|||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0090|Shellder||Skill Link|||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0091|Cloyster||Skill Link|||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0091|Cloyster||Skill Link|||||}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0109|Koffing||||||Neutralizing Gas|Neutralizing Gas}} | {{SignatureAbility|0109|Koffing||||||Neutralizing Gas|Neutralizing Gas}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0110|Weezing||||||Neutralizing Gas|Neutralizing Gas}} | {{SignatureAbility|0110|Weezing||||||Neutralizing Gas|Neutralizing Gas}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0110|Weezing||||||Neutralizing Gas|Neutralizing Gas|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0110|Weezing||||||Neutralizing Gas|Neutralizing Gas|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0115|Kangaskhan||||Parental Bond|Parental Bond|form=-Mega|formlink=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Kangaskhan]]}} | {{SignatureAbility|0115|Kangaskhan||||Parental Bond|Parental Bond|form=-Mega|formlink=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Kangaskhan]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0122|Mr. Mime||Filter|Filter|||Filter}} | {{SignatureAbility|0122|Mr. Mime||Filter|Filter|||Filter}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0122|Mr. Mime||||||Screen Cleaner|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0122|Mr. Mime||||||Screen Cleaner|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0132|Ditto|||Imposter|Imposter|Imposter|Imposter|Imposter}} | {{SignatureAbility|0132|Ditto|||Imposter|Imposter|Imposter|Imposter|Imposter}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0137|Porygon||Download||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0137|Porygon||Download|||||Download}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0146|Moltres|||||||Berserk|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0146|Moltres|||||||Berserk|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0173|Cleffa||Magic Guard|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0173|Cleffa||Magic Guard|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0183|Marill|Huge Power|Huge Power|Huge Power||||Huge Power}} | {{SignatureAbility|0183|Marill|Huge Power|Huge Power|Huge Power||||Huge Power}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0184|Azumarill|Huge Power|Huge Power|Huge Power||||Huge Power}} | {{SignatureAbility|0184|Azumarill|Huge Power|Huge Power|Huge Power||||Huge Power}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0198|Murkrow|||||||Super Luck}} | {{SignatureAbility|0198|Murkrow|||||||Super Luck}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0199|Slowking||||||Curious Medicine|Curious Medicine|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0199|Slowking||||||Curious Medicine|Curious Medicine|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0202|Wobbuffet|Shadow Tag|Shadow Tag||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0202|Wobbuffet|Shadow Tag|Shadow Tag||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0233|Porygon2||Download|||||Download}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0233|Porygon2||Download||||}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0270|Lotad|Rain Dish|Rain Dish|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0270|Lotad|Rain Dish|Rain Dish|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0271|Lombre|Rain Dish|Rain Dish|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0271|Lombre|Rain Dish|Rain Dish|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0272|Ludicolo|Rain Dish|Rain Dish|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0272|Ludicolo|Rain Dish|Rain Dish|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0285|Shroomish||Poison Heal|||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0285|Shroomish||Poison Heal|||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0286|Breloom||Poison Heal|||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0286|Breloom||Poison Heal|||||}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0311|Plusle|Plus|Plus|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0311|Plusle|Plus|Plus|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0312|Minun|Minus|Minus|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0312|Minun|Minus|Minus|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0318|Carvanha|Rough Skin|Rough Skin|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0318|Carvanha|Rough Skin|Rough Skin|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0319|Sharpedo|Rough Skin|Rough Skin|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0319|Sharpedo|Rough Skin|Rough Skin|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0322|Numel|||||||Simple}} | {{SignatureAbility|0322|Numel|||||||Simple}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0324|Torkoal|White Smoke|White Smoke|||||White Smoke}} | {{SignatureAbility|0324|Torkoal|White Smoke|White Smoke|||||White Smoke}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0335|Zangoose|||Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost}} | {{SignatureAbility|0335|Zangoose|||Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost|Toxic Boost}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0459|Snover||Snow Warning|Snow Warning||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0459|Snover||Snow Warning|Snow Warning||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0460|Abomasnow||Snow Warning|Snow Warning||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0460|Abomasnow||Snow Warning|Snow Warning||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0466|Electivire||Motor Drive||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0466|Electivire||Motor Drive||||}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0474|Porygon-Z||Download||||}} | {{SignatureAbility|0474|Porygon-Z||Download|||||Download}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0486|Regigigas||Slow Start|Slow Start|Slow Start|Slow Start|Slow Start|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0486|Regigigas||Slow Start|Slow Start|Slow Start|Slow Start|Slow Start|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0491|Darkrai||Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams}} | {{SignatureAbility|0491|Darkrai||Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams|Bad Dreams}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0494|Victini|||Victory Star|Victory Star|Victory Star|Victory Star|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0494|Victini|||Victory Star|Victory Star|Victory Star|Victory Star|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0555|Darmanitan|||Zen Mode|Zen Mode|Zen Mode|Zen Mode}} | {{SignatureAbility|0555|Darmanitan|||Zen Mode|Zen Mode|Zen Mode|Zen Mode}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0555|Darmanitan||||||Zen Mode|genVIIIab2=Gorilla Tactics|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0555|Darmanitan||||||Zen Mode|genVIIIab2=Gorilla Tactics|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0562|Yamask|||Mummy|Mummy|Mummy|Mummy}} | {{SignatureAbility|0562|Yamask|||Mummy|Mummy|Mummy|Mummy}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0562|Yamask||||||Wandering Spirit|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0562|Yamask||||||Wandering Spirit|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0563|Cofagrigus|||Mummy|Mummy|Mummy|Mummy}} | {{SignatureAbility|0563|Cofagrigus|||Mummy|Mummy|Mummy|Mummy}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0566|Archen|||Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist}} | {{SignatureAbility|0566|Archen|||Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0567|Archeops|||Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist}} | {{SignatureAbility|0567|Archeops|||Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist|Defeatist}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0570|Zorua|||Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion}} | {{SignatureAbility|0570|Zorua|||Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0570|Zorua||||||Illusion|Illusion|form=-Hisui|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0570|Zorua||||||Illusion|Illusion|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0571|Zoroark|||Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion}} | {{SignatureAbility|0571|Zoroark|||Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion|Illusion}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0571|Zoroark||||||Illusion|Illusion|form=-Hisui|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0571|Zoroark||||||Illusion|Illusion|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0574|Gothita|||||||Shadow Tag}} | {{SignatureAbility|0574|Gothita|||||||Shadow Tag}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0575|Gothorita|||||||Shadow Tag}} | {{SignatureAbility|0575|Gothorita|||||||Shadow Tag}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0597|Ferroseed|||Iron Barbs|Iron Barbs}} | {{SignatureAbility|0597|Ferroseed|||Iron Barbs|Iron Barbs}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0598|Ferrothorn|||Iron Barbs|Iron Barbs}} | {{SignatureAbility|0598|Ferrothorn|||Iron Barbs|Iron Barbs}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0618|Stunfisk||||||Mimicry|form=-Galar|formlink= | {{SignatureAbility|0618|Stunfisk||||||Mimicry|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0643|Reshiram|||Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze}} | {{SignatureAbility|0643|Reshiram|||Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0644|Zekrom|||Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt}} | {{SignatureAbility|0644|Zekrom|||Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0646|Kyurem|||Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|form=-White|formlink={{form|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0646|Kyurem|||Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|Turboblaze|form=-White|formlink={{form|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0646|Kyurem|||Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|form=-Black|formlink={{form|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0646|Kyurem|||Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|Teravolt|form=-Black|formlink={{form|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0650|Chespin||||Bulletproof|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0650|Chespin||||Bulletproof|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0651|Quilladin||||Bulletproof|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0651|Quilladin||||Bulletproof|}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0662|Fletchinder||||Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings}} | {{SignatureAbility|0662|Fletchinder||||Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0663|Talonflame||||Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings}} | {{SignatureAbility|0663|Talonflame||||Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings|Gale Wings}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0669|Flabébé||||Flower Veil||| | {{SignatureAbility|0669|Flabébé||||Flower Veil||||genVIab2=Symbiosis}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0670|Floette||||Flower Veil||| | {{SignatureAbility|0670|Floette||||Flower Veil||||genVIab2=Symbiosis}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0671|Florges||||Flower Veil||| | {{SignatureAbility|0671|Florges||||Flower Veil||||genVIab2=Symbiosis}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0672|Skiddo||||Grass Pelt|Grass Pelt||Grass Pelt}} | {{SignatureAbility|0672|Skiddo||||Grass Pelt|Grass Pelt||Grass Pelt}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0673|Gogoat||||Grass Pelt|Grass Pelt||Grass Pelt}} | {{SignatureAbility|0673|Gogoat||||Grass Pelt|Grass Pelt||Grass Pelt}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0704|Goomy||||Gooey|Gooey|Gooey}} | {{SignatureAbility|0704|Goomy||||Gooey|Gooey|Gooey}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0705|Sliggoo||||Gooey|Gooey|Gooey}} | {{SignatureAbility|0705|Sliggoo||||Gooey|Gooey|Gooey}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0706|Goodra||||Gooey|Gooey|Gooey}} | {{SignatureAbility|0706|Goodra||||Gooey|Gooey|Gooey}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0707|Klefki||||||Magician}} | {{SignatureAbility|0707|Klefki||||||Magician}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0716|Xerneas||||Fairy Aura|Fairy Aura|Fairy Aura|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0716|Xerneas||||Fairy Aura|Fairy Aura|Fairy Aura|}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0723|Dartrix|||||Long Reach|Long Reach|Long Reach}} | {{SignatureAbility|0723|Dartrix|||||Long Reach|Long Reach|Long Reach}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0724|Decidueye|||||Long Reach|Long Reach|Long Reach}} | {{SignatureAbility|0724|Decidueye|||||Long Reach|Long Reach|Long Reach}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0728|Popplio|||||Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0728|Popplio|||||Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice}} | {{SignatureAbility|0729|Brionne|||||Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0729|Brionne|||||Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice}} | {{SignatureAbility|0730|Primarina|||||Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0730|Primarina|||||Liquid Voice|Liquid Voice}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0734|Yungoos|||||Stakeout|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0734|Yungoos|||||Stakeout|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0735|Gumshoos|||||Stakeout|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0735|Gumshoos|||||Stakeout|}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0749|Mudbray|||||Stamina|Stamina|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0749|Mudbray|||||Stamina|Stamina|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0750|Mudsdale|||||Stamina|Stamina|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0750|Mudsdale|||||Stamina|Stamina|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0751|Dewpider|||||Water Bubble|Water Bubble}} | {{SignatureAbility|0751|Dewpider|||||Water Bubble|Water Bubble|Water Bubble}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0752|Araquanid|||||Water Bubble|Water Bubble}} | {{SignatureAbility|0752|Araquanid|||||Water Bubble|Water Bubble|Water Bubble}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0757|Salandit|||||Corrosion|Corrosion}} | {{SignatureAbility|0757|Salandit|||||Corrosion|Corrosion}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0758|Salazzle|||||Corrosion|Corrosion}} | {{SignatureAbility|0758|Salazzle|||||Corrosion|Corrosion}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0760|Bewear|||||Fluffy|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0760|Bewear|||||Fluffy|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0763|Tsareena|||||Queenly Majesty|Queenly Majesty|Queenly Majesty}} | {{SignatureAbility|0763|Tsareena|||||Queenly Majesty|Queenly Majesty|Queenly Majesty}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0764|Comfey|||||Triage|Triage|genVIIIab2=Flower Veil}} | {{SignatureAbility|0764|Comfey|||||Triage|Triage|Triage|genVIIIab2=Flower Veil}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0765|Oranguru||||||Symbiosis}} | {{SignatureAbility|0765|Oranguru||||||Symbiosis}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0766|Passimian|||||Receiver|Receiver|Receiver}} | {{SignatureAbility|0766|Passimian|||||Receiver|Receiver|Receiver}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0771|Pyukumuku|||||Innards Out|Innards Out}} | {{SignatureAbility|0771|Pyukumuku|||||Innards Out|Innards Out}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0773|Silvally|||||RKS System|RKS System}} | {{SignatureAbility|0773|Silvally|||||RKS System|RKS System}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0774|Minior|||||Shields Down|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0774|Minior|||||Shields Down||Shields Down}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0775|Komala|||||Comatose||Comatose}} | {{SignatureAbility|0775|Komala|||||Comatose||Comatose}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0778|Mimikyu|||||Disguise|Disguise|Disguise}} | {{SignatureAbility|0778|Mimikyu|||||Disguise|Disguise|Disguise}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0787|Tapu Bulu|||||Grassy Surge|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0787|Tapu Bulu|||||Grassy Surge|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0788|Tapu Fini|||||Misty Surge|}} | {{SignatureAbility|0788|Tapu Fini|||||Misty Surge|}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0791|Solgaleo|||||Full Metal Body|Full Metal Body}} | {{SignatureAbility|0791|Solgaleo|||||Full Metal Body|Full Metal Body|Full Metal Body}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0792|Lunala|||||Shadow Shield|Shadow Shield}} | {{SignatureAbility|0792|Lunala|||||Shadow Shield|Shadow Shield|Shadow Shield}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Prism Armor|Prism Armor}} | {{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Prism Armor|Prism Armor|Prism Armor}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Prism Armor|Prism Armor|form=-Dusk Mane|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Prism Armor|Prism Armor|Prism Armor|form=-Dusk Mane|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Prism Armor|Prism Armor|form=-Dawn Wings|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Prism Armor|Prism Armor|Prism Armor|form=-Dawn Wings|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Neuroforce||form=-Ultra|formlink=[[Ultra Burst|Ultra Necrozma]]}} | {{SignatureAbility|0800|Necrozma|||||Neuroforce||form=-Ultra|formlink=[[Ultra Burst|Ultra Necrozma]]}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0801|Magearna|||||Soul-Heart|Soul-Heart|Soul-Heart}} | {{SignatureAbility|0801|Magearna|||||Soul-Heart|Soul-Heart|Soul-Heart}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0847|Barraskewda||||||Propeller Tail|Propeller Tail}} | {{SignatureAbility|0847|Barraskewda||||||Propeller Tail|Propeller Tail}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0849|Toxtricity||||||Punk Rock|Punk Rock|form=-Amped|formlink={{form|Toxtricity|Amped Form}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0849|Toxtricity||||||Punk Rock|Punk Rock|form=-Amped|formlink={{form|Toxtricity|Amped Form}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0849|Toxtricity||||||Punk Rock|Punk Rock | {{SignatureAbility|0849|Toxtricity||||||Punk Rock|Punk Rock|form=-Low Key|formlink={{form|Toxtricity|Low Key Form}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0863|Perrserker||||||Steely Spirit|Steely Spirit}} | {{SignatureAbility|0863|Perrserker||||||Steely Spirit|Steely Spirit}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0864|Cursola||||||Perish Body}} | {{SignatureAbility|0864|Cursola||||||Perish Body}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0876|Indeedee|||||||Psychic Surge}} | {{SignatureAbility|0876|Indeedee|||||||Psychic Surge}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0877|Morpeko||||||Hunger Switch|Hunger Switch}} | {{SignatureAbility|0877|Morpeko||||||Hunger Switch|Hunger Switch}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0884|Duraludon||||||Stalwart}} | {{SignatureAbility|0884|Duraludon||||||Stalwart|Stalwart}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0888|Zacian||||||Intrepid Sword|Intrepid Sword|form=-Hero|formlink={{form|Zacian|Hero of Many Battles}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0888|Zacian||||||Intrepid Sword|Intrepid Sword|form=-Hero|formlink={{form|Zacian|Hero of Many Battles}}}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0888|Zacian||||||Intrepid Sword|Intrepid Sword|formlink={{form|Zacian|Crowned Sword}}}} | {{SignatureAbility|0888|Zacian||||||Intrepid Sword|Intrepid Sword|formlink={{form|Zacian|Crowned Sword}}}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0962|Bombirdier|||||||Rocky Payload}} | {{SignatureAbility|0962|Bombirdier|||||||Rocky Payload}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0964|Palafin|||||||Zero to Hero}} | {{SignatureAbility|0964|Palafin|||||||Zero to Hero}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0966|Revavroom|||||||Filter}} | {{SignatureAbility|0966|Revavroom|||||||Filter}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0968|Orthworm|||||||Earth Eater}} | {{SignatureAbility|0968|Orthworm|||||||Earth Eater}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0971|Greavard|||||||Fluffy}} | {{SignatureAbility|0971|Greavard|||||||Fluffy}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0972|Houndstone|||||||Fluffy}} | {{SignatureAbility|0972|Houndstone|||||||Fluffy}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0973|Flamigo|||||||Costar | {{SignatureAbility|0973|Flamigo|||||||Costar}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0978|Tatsugiri|||||||Commander}} | {{SignatureAbility|0978|Tatsugiri|||||||Commander}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|0981|Farigiraf|||||||Armor Tail}} | {{SignatureAbility|0981|Farigiraf|||||||Armor Tail}} | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|1013|Sinistcha|||||||Hospitality}} | {{SignatureAbility|1013|Sinistcha|||||||Hospitality}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|1017|Ogerpon|||||||Embody Aspect}} | {{SignatureAbility|1017|Ogerpon|||||||Embody Aspect}} | ||
{{SignatureAbility|1018|Archaludon|||||||Stalwart}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|1019|Hydrapple|||||||Supersweet Syrup}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|1024|Terapagos|||||||Tera Shift|formlink={{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|1024|Terapagos|||||||Tera Shell|form=-Terastal|formlink={{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|1024|Terapagos|||||||Teraform Zero|form=-Stellar|formlink={{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|1025|Pecharunt|||||||Poison Puppeteer}} | |||
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* Every Ability introduced in [[Generation VIII]] is a signature Ability. | * Every Ability introduced in [[Generation VIII]] is a signature Ability. | ||
* While technically not signature Abilities by definition, some Abilities are exclusive to certain groups of Pokémon: | * While technically not signature Abilities by definition, some Abilities are exclusive to certain groups of Pokémon: | ||
** The Ability {{a|Beast Boost}} is exclusive to [[Ultra Beast]]s. | ** The Ability {{a|Beast Boost}} is exclusive to the [[Ultra Beast]]s. | ||
** The Ability {{a|Protosynthesis}} is exclusive to ancient [[Paradox Pokémon]]. | ** The Ability {{a|Protosynthesis}} is exclusive to the ancient [[Paradox Pokémon]]. | ||
** The Ability {{a|Quark Drive}} is exclusive to future Paradox Pokémon. | ** The Ability {{a|Quark Drive}} is exclusive to the future Paradox Pokémon. | ||
** The Ability {{a|Toxic Chain}} is exclusive to the [[Loyal Three]]. | ** The Ability {{a|Toxic Chain}} is exclusive to the [[Loyal Three]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Signature move]] | * [[Signature move]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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Revision as of 06:03, 29 March 2024
A signature Ability is an Ability that only one Pokémon, or only one evolutionary family of Pokémon, can have within a generation.
Starting in Pokémon Sword and Shield, most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unusable, causing some Pokémon to apparently gain or lose their signature Abilities based on availability, even if that Ability would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, Oranguru in Pokémon Sword and Shield is the only Pokémon that can have the Ability Symbiosis since the Flabébé evolutionary family cannot be transferred into the games).
Terminology
Starting in Generation VII, this term has been officially used on the Pokémon.com website. For instance:
- "Lunala's signature Shadow Shield Ability reduces all damage taken by half when it is at full HP [...]"[1]
- "[...] Coalossal, whose signature Ability Steam Engine boosts Coalossal's Speed through the roof when it’s hit by a Water- or Fire-type attack."[2]
- "Glastrier can then boost its Attack further via its signature Ability, Chilling Neigh, which will increase Glastrier's Attack stat by one stage for every Pokémon Glastrier knocks out."[3]
- "Combine Regieleki's move set with its signature Transistor Ability, which boosts Electric-type moves by 50 percent, and you truly have a force to be reckoned with."[3]
- "Tatsugiri's signature Ability, Commander, activates when the two Pokémon are on the field at the same time, [...]"[4]
List of Pokémon with signature Abilities
Trivia
- Every Ability introduced in Generation VIII is a signature Ability.
- While technically not signature Abilities by definition, some Abilities are exclusive to certain groups of Pokémon:
- The Ability Beast Boost is exclusive to the Ultra Beasts.
- The Ability Protosynthesis is exclusive to the ancient Paradox Pokémon.
- The Ability Quark Drive is exclusive to the future Paradox Pokémon.
- The Ability Toxic Chain is exclusive to the Loyal Three.
See also
References
- ↑ A Look at the 2019 Oceania Pokémon VGC International Championships - Pokémon.com
- ↑ Battle Tactics: Speed Control in Double Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield - Pokémon.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Train Legendary Pokémon From the Crown Tundra for Ranked Battles and More - Pokémon.com
- ↑ 2023 Pokémon VGC Championship Series Season Preview - Pokémon.com
This article is part of Project Moves and Abilities, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games. |