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If a Pokémon with Symbiosis has a held item, immediately after an ally's item is consumed, the Pokémon with Symbiosis will pass its item to that ally. Symbiosis may pass an item to a non-adjacent ally in a Triple Battle.  
If a Pokémon with Symbiosis has a held item, immediately after an ally's item is consumed, the Pokémon with Symbiosis will pass its item to that ally. Symbiosis may pass an item to a non-adjacent ally in a Triple Battle.  


Symbiosis triggers any time an ally Pokémon consumes its item, whether directly or through the use of {{m|Fling}} or {{m|Natural Gift}}. If a Pokémon eats another Pokémon's Berry with {{m|Bug Bite}} or {{m|Pluck}} and is not holding an item, its ally's Symbiosis will be triggered. An {{DL|In-battle effect item|Air Balloon}} popping will trigger Symbiosis. If multiple Pokémon on the same side of a [[Triple Battle]] or [[Horde Encounter]] have Symbiosis, then Symbiosis will trigger on the faster Pokémon (even while {{m|Trick Room}} is in effect).
Symbiosis triggers any time an ally Pokémon consumes its item, whether directly or through the use of {{m|Fling}} or {{m|Natural Gift}}. If a Pokémon eats another Pokémon's Berry with {{m|Bug Bite}} or {{m|Pluck}} and is not holding an item, its ally's Symbiosis will be triggered and give an item to the Pokémon that used that move. An [[Air Balloon]] popping will trigger Symbiosis. If multiple Pokémon on the same side of a [[Triple Battle]] or [[Horde Encounter]] have Symbiosis, then Symbiosis will trigger on the faster Pokémon (even while {{m|Trick Room}} is in effect).


Symbiosis will not trigger if an ally's item is moved to a different Pokémon; this means that Symbiosis will not be triggered by the effect of {{m|Thief}}, {{m|Covet}}, {{m|Trick}}, {{m|Switcheroo}}, {{m|Bestow}}, {{a|Magician}}, {{a|Pickpocket}}, Symbiosis, or {{DL|In-battle effect item|Sticky Barb}}. Symbiosis also will not trigger if the Pokémon's held item is destroyed by {{m|Incinerate}} or knocked off by {{m|Knock Off}}.
Symbiosis will not trigger if an ally's item is moved to a different Pokémon (such as due to {{m|Thief}} or Symbiosis itself), destroyed by {{m|Incinerate}}, or knocked off by {{m|Knock Off}}.


If 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 new item's effect will be applied immediately; however, if a [[Plate]] or [[Drive]] is given to a Pokémon using {{m|Judgment}} or {{m|Techno Blast}} after it has consumed a Gem, the move's type will not change. If a [[Gem]] was consumed in response to the start of a move and the item received through Symbiosis is another Gem, it will not also consume the new Gem. Otherwise, if a consumable item is received through Symbiosis and the Pokémon can currently consume it, it will use it immediately.
If 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 new item's effect will be applied immediately; however, if a [[Plate]] or [[Drive]] is given to a Pokémon using {{m|Judgment}} or {{m|Techno Blast}} after it has consumed a Gem, the move's type will not change. If a [[Gem]] was consumed in response to the start of a move and the item received through Symbiosis is another Gem, it will not also consume the new Gem. Otherwise, if a consumable item is received through Symbiosis and the Pokémon can currently consume it, it will use it immediately.


If a type-resist Berry is consumed in response to an attack, Symbiosis will not activate until after damage is received. If an item is consumed using Fling or Natural Gift, Symbiosis will not activate until after the move deals damage.
If a {{cat|Damage-reducing Berries|type-resist Berry}} is consumed in response to an attack, Symbiosis will not activate until after damage is received. If an item is consumed using Fling or Natural Gift, Symbiosis will not activate until after the move deals damage.


Symbiosis cannot transfer a [[Mega Stone]] to or from a Pokémon that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] with it, a {{DL|Timespace orbs|Griseous Orb}} to or from {{p|Giratina}}, a [[Drive]] to or from {{p|Genesect}}, a [[Memory]] to or from {{p|Silvally}}, a [[Z-Crystal]], or a Plate to a Pokémon with {{a|Multitype}}.
Symbiosis cannot transfer a [[Z-Crystal]]. It transfer a [[Griseous Orb]] if either Pokémon is {{p|Giratina}}, a [[Plate]] if either Pokémon is {{p|Arceus}}, a [[Memory]] if either Pokémon is {{p|Silvally}}, a [[Drive]] if either Pokémon is {{p|Genesect}}, a [[Mega Stone]] if either Pokémon can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] using it, a [[Blue Orb]] if either Pokémon is {{p|Kyogre}}, or a [[Red Orb]] if either Pokémon is {{p|Groudon}}.


====Eject Button====
====Generation VI====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Testing these items: King's Rock/Razor Fang, Rowap/Jaboca Berry, Wise Glasses/Muscle Band, Expert Belt, Lax Incense/Bright Powder, [[EV-enhancing item]] (both effects)}}
In [[Generation VI]], if an ally's {{DL|In-battle effect item|Eject Button}} is consumed, Symbiosis will activate and transfer an item to that ally after it switches out but before its replacement is sent out. When this Pokémon is switched in again, the Pokémon's item will be affected by the [[Symbiosis Eject Button glitch]], which causes certain items to apply their effect twice.
If an ally's {{DL|In-battle effect item|Eject Button}} is consumed, Symbiosis will activate and transfer an item to that ally after it switches out but before its replacement is sent out. Any item transferred in response to an Eject Button activating cannot activate at this time.


When this Pokémon is switched in again, the Pokémon's item will be affected by a glitch which may cause the item's effect to be applied twice when activated. This behavior lasts until the Pokémon is switched out, or until the Pokémon's item is removed or moved to another Pokémon. The items affected by this glitch are:
====Generation VII====
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Black Sludge}} will hurt or heal the holder twice per turn (the item activation animation will display each time).
The Eject Button activating does not trigger Symbiosis.
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Sticky Barb}} will hurt the holder twice (the item activation animation will display each time).
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Life Orb}} will apply its damage boost twice, and decrease the holder's HP twice.
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Rocky Helmet}} will inflict damage twice.
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}} will activate twice. If the other Pokémon has a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Mental Herb}}, it will be used up upon the first activation, only to be infatuated again a second time.
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Shell Bell}} will heal the holder twice (the item activation animation will display each time).
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}} will heal the holder four times (the item activation animation will display twice, once before applying, once after healing twice).
*The {{DL|In-battle effect item|Metronome}} applies twice. The two multipliers are applied in sequence, each capping after 5 uses of the move. This means that the move's power becomes 1.44× after 1 use (1.2×1.2), 1.96× after 2 uses, 2.56× after 3 uses, 3.24× after 4 uses, and 4× after 5 or more uses.
*Stat-stage boosting held items, such as the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Weakness Policy}} and [[Salac Berry]], will boost stats twice (the item activation animation will only display once). The [[Starf Berry]] can increase a different stat each time.
*{{cat|HP-restoring Berries}} and {{DL|Drink|Berry Juice}} will heal twice (even if the Pokémon heals above the activation threshold after the first heal), unless they are activated upon switching in (in which case they will only activate once).
*{{cat|Damage-reducing Berries}} will quarter the damage instead of halving it (although the activation message will only be displayed once).
*The {{DL|In-battle effect item|Scope Lens}} and {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Claw}} will boost the holder's [[critical hit]] stage by 2 instead of 1.
*The following items have their passive boosts applied twice: {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}, [[type-enhancing item]]s (including [[Plate]]s and [[Incense]]), [[stat-enhancing item]]s (including the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Assault Vest}} and {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Eviolite}}), {{DL|In-battle effect item|Float Stone}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Big Root}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Iron Ball}}.
 
Some items are only affected in trivial ways:
*The {{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}} and {{DL|In-battle effect item|Power Herb}} will display their activation messages twice.
*The {{DL|In-battle effect item|Air Balloon}} will display the floating message twice (but will only display the burst message once).
 
<!--[[Gem]]s and the [[Lansat Berry]] are unaffected. -->The moves {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Natural Gift}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, and {{m|Pluck}} are unaffected.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=共生 ''{{tt|Gòngshēng|Symbiosis}}''
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|de=Nutznießer
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Revision as of 09:46, 19 August 2017

Symbiosis きょうせい
Symbiosis
Flavor text
Generation VI
The Pokémon can pass an item to an ally.
Generation VII
The Pokémon passes its item to an ally that has used up an item.
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Symbiosis (Japanese: きょうせい Symbiosis) is an Ability introduced in Generation VI. Prior to Generation VII, it was one of the signature Abilities of Flabébé's evolutionary line. This Ability is exclusively obtained as a Hidden Ability.

Effect

In battle

If a Pokémon with Symbiosis has a held item, immediately after an ally's item is consumed, the Pokémon with Symbiosis will pass its item to that ally. Symbiosis may pass an item to a non-adjacent ally in a Triple Battle.

Symbiosis triggers any time an ally Pokémon consumes its item, whether directly or through the use of Fling or Natural Gift. If a Pokémon eats another Pokémon's Berry with Bug Bite or Pluck and is not holding an item, its ally's Symbiosis will be triggered and give an item to the Pokémon that used that move. An Air Balloon popping will trigger Symbiosis. If multiple Pokémon on the same side of a Triple Battle or Horde Encounter have Symbiosis, then Symbiosis will trigger on the faster Pokémon (even while Trick Room is in effect).

Symbiosis will not trigger if an ally's item is moved to a different Pokémon (such as due to Thief or Symbiosis itself), destroyed by Incinerate, or knocked off by Knock Off.

If 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 new item's effect will be applied immediately; however, if a Plate or Drive is given to a Pokémon using Judgment or Techno Blast after it has consumed a Gem, the move's type will not change. If a Gem was consumed in response to the start of a move and the item received through Symbiosis is another Gem, it will not also consume the new Gem. Otherwise, if a consumable item is received through Symbiosis and the Pokémon can currently consume it, it will use it immediately.

If a type-resist Berry is consumed in response to an attack, Symbiosis will not activate until after damage is received. If an item is consumed using Fling or Natural Gift, Symbiosis will not activate until after the move deals damage.

Symbiosis cannot transfer a Z-Crystal. It transfer a Griseous Orb if either Pokémon is Giratina, a Plate if either Pokémon is Arceus, a Memory if either Pokémon is Silvally, a Drive if either Pokémon is Genesect, a Mega Stone if either Pokémon can Mega Evolve using it, a Blue Orb if either Pokémon is Kyogre, or a Red Orb if either Pokémon is Groudon.

Generation VI

In Generation VI, if an ally's Eject Button is consumed, Symbiosis will activate and transfer an item to that ally after it switches out but before its replacement is sent out. When this Pokémon is switched in again, the Pokémon's item will be affected by the Symbiosis Eject Button glitch, which causes certain items to apply their effect twice.

Generation VII

The Eject Button activating does not trigger Symbiosis.

Outside of battle

Symbiosis doesn't have a known effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Symbiosis

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0669 Flabébé Flabébé
 Fairy Fairy Flower Veil None Symbiosis
0670 Floette Floette
 Fairy Fairy Flower Veil None Symbiosis
0671 Florges Florges
 Fairy Fairy Flower Veil None Symbiosis
0765 Oranguru Oranguru
 Normal Psychic Inner Focus Telepathy 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
Chinese Cantonese 共生 Guhngsāang
Mandarin 共生 Gòngshēng
France Flag.png French Symbiose
Germany Flag.png German Nutznießer
Italy Flag.png Italian Simbiosi
South Korea Flag.png Korean 공생 Gongsaeng
Spain Flag.png Spanish Simbiosis


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