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Symbiosis (Japanese: きょうせい Symbiosis) is an Ability introduced in Generation VI. It is one of two signature Abilities of Flabébé's evolutionary line, the other being Flower Veil. This Ability is exclusively obtained as a Hidden Ability.

Effect

In battle

Symbiosis passes along the user's item to its partner immediately after the partner's item is consumed. Symbiosis can pass an item to a non-adjacent ally in a Triple Battle.

Symbiosis triggers any time an ally Pokémon consumes its item, or loses its item through the use of Fling, Bestow, or Natural Gift. Symbiosis will not trigger if the opponent removes an ally Pokémon's item through the use of Thief, Covet, Knock Off, Magician, or Pickpocket. Sticky Barb transferring with its own effect will not trigger Symbiosis. If multiple Pokémon on the same side of a Triple battle have Symbiosis, then Symbiosis will trigger on the faster Pokémon.

If an item such as a Gem was consumed in response to the start of a move and the item received through Symbiosis would normally affect the power of the triggering move, then the item's effect will be applied immediately. If an in-a-pinch Berry is received through Symbiosis then the Pokémon will use it immediately as long as its health is low enough to consume the berry normally.

If the Eject Button is consumed, Symbiosis will transfer an item to it after it switches out but before the replacement is sent out. Any item transferred after an Eject Button is consumed cannot be activated at this time.

Symbiosis cannot transfer a Mega Stone to or from a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve with it.

Outside of battle

It is unknown if Symbiosis has an effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Symbiosis

#	Pokémon		Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
0669		Flabébé	Fairy		Fairy	Flower Veil	None	Symbiosis
0670		Floette	Fairy		Fairy	Flower Veil	None	Symbiosis
0671		Florges	Fairy		Fairy	Flower Veil	None	Symbiosis
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later. For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

Language Title French Symbiose German Nutznießer Italian Simbiosi Korean 공생 Gongsaeng Spanish Simbiosis

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