Intimidate (Ability)
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Intimidate (Japanese: いかく Intimidation) is an ability introduced in Generation III. Nineteen Pokémon have this ability, most of which have physical features that would be expected to frighten opponents.
In Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon attacking a Pokémon with this ability with a physical attack will have a 20% attack penalty.
Effect
In battle
Intimidate lowers the foe's Attack stat by one stage upon entering the battle.
Outside of battle
Outside of battle, if the Pokémon with Intimidate is leading the party, Intimidate decreases the chance of encountering a lower-level wild Pokémon by 50%. See also Keen Eye.
Pokémon with Intimidate
Single ability
| # | Pokémon | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 
|
Gyarados | Water | Flying | |
| 284 | 
|
Masquerain | Bug | Flying | |
| 373 | 
|
Salamence | Dragon | Flying | |
| 397 | 
|
Staravia | Normal | Flying | |
| 398 | 
|
Staraptor | Normal | Flying | |
Dual ability
Trivia
- Although most Pokémon with this ability have menancing physical features, some Pokémon (like Hitmontop and Staravia) do not have obvious physical attributes that would inspire fear or unease.
