ABILITIES FAQ POKEMON FIRERED/LEAF GREEN VERSION for NINTENDO GAMEBOY ADVANCE created by: Nick Lau/psychotic troll Last Updated: June 4, 2007 Version 1.40 FINAL o--------------------------o / FAQ/ABILITIES INTRODUCTION \ o-----------------------o------------------------------o----------------------o Welcome to the FireRed/LeafGreen Abilities FAQ. This guide was written to give people more in-depth knowledge of a Pokemon's abilities. All Pokemon have abilities, which aid them somehow (usually in battle). To view your Pokemon's ability you can click START -> POKEMON -> [NAME OF POKEMON} -> SUMMARY and "scroll" several screens to the right. The game gives you only a limited, brief description of your ability. This guide will give you the full definition. Some Pokemon, but not all, have more than one ability available to them. One example is Ralts. There is a 50% chance that it may have Synchronize, and a 50% chance that it has Trace. The ability is not determined by your game, it is determined randomly. If you are not satisfied with the trait you have, keep looking. An example of a single-ability Pokemon is Pikachu. No matter what level it is, what game you have, or where you catch it, it will always have the Static ability. Use your abilities wisely. If you have the Rock Head ability, which prevents recoil damage, take advantage of that and teach your Pokemon Double-Edge, a powerful move that normally causes a small HP decrease when used. If you have the Insomnia ability, which prevents the Sleep condition, don't be stupid and teach your Pokemon Rest or give it a Chesto Berry (Sleep-prevention) to hold. When you make good use of your abilities, your battling power, (as well as the respect of your friends), increases. Have fun! I am officially finished with this FAQ. I was supposed to add [A]s next to the Pokemone with two possible abilities, but I never got around to it. I'm sorry! I'm a senior next year, and the homework load, coupled with college applications, is proposterously high. Pokemon just isn't a very high priority. I hope this FAQ still answers some of your questions! As explained in Section IV, I will still accept emails. o-----------------o / TABLE OF CONTENTS \ o---------------------------o---------------------o---------------------------o Remember: You can use the search codes (Ctrl+F) to search for a particular Pokemon or ability. If you are unable to find what you need, please notify me by using the information in Section IV. I. FAQ/Abilities Introduction II. Table of Contents III. Abilities and Related Pokemon IV. Credits and Legal/Contact Information o-----------------------------o / ABILITIES AND RELATED POKEMON \ o----------------------o---------------------------------o--------------------o If you have seen the older version of this guide you might remember that it had each ability, categorized alphabetically, and the official definition (as set by Nintendo and the Pokemon Company). Now, in version 1.4, instead of putting the Pokemon-Ability section in a separate area, I have combined the two to make it easier and to require less scrolling. Bascially, the fomat goes like this: Name of Ability: Official Definition: Related Pokemon: (This is where I list the Pokemon that have this ability available to them. As said before, some Pokemon have more than one ability available. I recommend that you search for a Pokemon's name twice to see if it is one of these double- ability Pokemon.) Remember, nothing is perfect. I have tried to make this guide as flawless as possible, but mistakes will eventually pop up. If you see any error, such as an unlisted Pokemon, or a mistake with a definition, then please contact me using the information in Section IV. "A" ABILITIES o---------------o -=AIR LOCK=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from being affected by weather during battle RP: Rayquaza -=ARENA TRAP=- OF: Prevents foe from switching Pokemon or escaping; not effective against Flying types or Pokemon with Levitate RP: Diglett, Dugtrio, Trapinch "B" ABILITIES o---------------o -=BATTLE ARMOR=- OF: Helps Pokemon avoid critical hits RP: Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo -=BLAZE=- OF: Multiplies power of a Pokemon's Fire type attacks by 1.5 when its HP falls below 1/3 its maximum RP: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken "C" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Chlorophyll=- OF: Doubles a Pokemon's speed when the sunlight is strong RP: Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Exeggcute, Exeggcutor, Tangela, Bellosom, Hoppip, Skiploom , Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Tropius -=Clear Body=- OF: Prevent's an opponent's move from lowering your Pokemon's stats RP: Tentacool, Tentacruel, Beldum, Metang, Metagross, Regirock, Regice, Registeel -=Cloud Nine=- OF: Prevents weather influence on all Pokemon in battle RP: Psyduck, Golduck -=Color Change=- OF: Change's Pokemon's type to the type of move that hits it RP: Kecleon -=Compoundeyes=- OF: Increases' Accuracy 30% for all moves RP: Butterfree, Venonat, Yanma, Nincada -=Cute Charm=- OF: Attracts opponent 30% of the time when the opponent strikes RP: Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Skitty, Delcatty "D" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Damp=- OF: Prevents all Pokemon from using Selfdestruct or Explosion RP: Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire -=Drizzle=- OF: Changes weather to rain during battle RP: Kyogre -=Drought=- OF: Changes weather to sunny conditions during battle RP: Groudon "E" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Early Bird=- OF: Causes a Pokemon to wake earlier from a Sleep condition RP: Doduo, Dodrio, Kangaskhan, Ledyba, Ledian, Natu, Xatu, Girafarig. Houndoor Houndoom, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry -=Effect Spore=- OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Poison, Paralyze, or Sleep condition 10% of the time when the opponent attacks directly RP: Paras, Parasect, Shroomish, Breloom "F" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Flame Body=- OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Burn condition 30% of the time when the opponent attacks directly RP: Magmar, Slugma, Maccargo, Magby -=Flash Fire=- OF: Prevents damage from Fire type attacks and increases power of Pokemon's Fire type attacks RP: Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Houndoor Houndoom -=Forecast=- OF: Changes Pokemon to a form and type that's related to the weather (Sun=Fire, Rain=Water, Hail=Ice, Sand=Rock) RP: Castform "G" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Guts=- OF: Multiplies power of a Pokemon's attack by 1.5 when it has a status condition RP: Rattata, Raticate, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Ursaring, Tyrogue, Larvitar Taillow, Swellow, Makuhita, Hairyama, Heracross "H" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Huge Power=- OF: Increases power of a Pokemon's attacks, but the effect is halved when the Pokemon's ability is changed (by Skill Swap) RP: Marill, Azumarill, Azurill -=Hustle=- OF: Multiplies power of Pokemon's attacks by 1.5, but move accuracy is reduced to 80% of normal RP: Togepi, Togetic, Corsola, Remoraid, Delibird -=Hyper Cutter=- OF: Prevents effects that reduces a Pokemon's attack power RP: Krabby, Kingler, Pinsir, Gligar, Mawile, Trapinch, Corphish, Crawdaunt "I" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Illuminate=- OF: Increases chances of metting wild Pokemon when the Pokemon is in the lead position RP: Staryu, Starmie, Chinchou, Lanturn, Volbeat, Illumise -=Immunity=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Poison condition RP: Snorlax, Zangoose -=Inner Focus=- OF: Prevents a Pokemon from flinching RP: Zubat, Golbat, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Farfetch'd, Dragonite, Crobat Girafarig, Sneasel, Snorunt, Glalie -=Insomnia=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Sleep condition RP: Drowzee, Hypno, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Spinarak, Ariados, Murkrow, Shuppet Banette -=Intimidate=- OF: Reduces opponent's attack power at the start of battle RP: Ekans, Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Gyarados, Snubbull, Granbull, Stantler Hitmontop, Mightyena, Masquerain, Mawile, Salamence, Tauros "J" ABILITIES o---------------o NONE "K" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Keen Eye=- OF: Protects Pokemon from accuracy reduction RP: Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Farfetch'd, Hitmonchan, Sentret, Furret, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Sneasel, Skarmory, Wingull, Pelipper, Sableye "L" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Levitate=- OF: Prevent's Pokemon from being struck with Ground type attacks RP: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Misdreavus, Unown (ALL), Vibrava Flygon, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Claydol, Duskull, Chimecho, Latios, Latias -=Lightningrod=- OF: Draws Electric type attacks away from partner in a two-on-two battle RP: Cubone, Marowak, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Electrike, Manectric -=Limber=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Paralysis condition RP: Persian, Hitmonlee, Ditto -=Liquid Ooze=- OF: Causes damage to Pokemon when it attempts to leech or absorb HP RP: Tentacool, Tentacruel, Gulpin, Swalot "M" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Magma Armor=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Freeze condition RP: Slugma, Maccargo, Camerupt -=Magnet Pull=- OF: Prevents Steel type opponents from escaping RP: Magnemite, Magneton, Nosepass -=Marvel Scale=- OF: Multiplies Defense by 1.5 when the Pokemon has a status condition RP: Milotic -=Minus=- OF: Multiplies Special Attack by 1.5 when a positively charged Pokemon is onfield RP: Minun "N" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Natural Cure=- OF: Cures a Pokemon's status condition when the Pokemon is withdrawn from battle RP: Chansey, Staryu, Starmie, Corsola, Blissey, Roselia, Swablu, Altaria "O" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Oblivious=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting an Attract condition RP: Slowpoke, Slowbro, Lickitung, Jynx, Slowking, Swinub, Piloswine, Illumise, Wailmer, Wailord, Numel, Barboach, Whiscash -=Overgrow=- OF: Multiplies power of Grass type attacks by 1.5 when HP falls below 1/3 its maximum RP: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Treeko, Grovyle Sceptile -=Own Tempo=- OF: Prevent's Pokemon from getting a Confuse condition RP: Slowpoke, Slowbro, Lickitung, Slowking, Smeargle, Spoink, Grumpig, Spinda "P" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Pickup=- OF: Picks up items from opponent Pokemon while in battle RP: Meowth, Aipom, Teddiursa, Phanphy, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Rattata -=Plus=- OF: Multiplies Special Attack by 1.5 when a negatively charged Pokemon is in battle RP: Plusle -=Poison Point=- OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Poison condition 30% of the time when the opponent attacks directly RP: Nidoran (M), Nidoran (F), Nidorino, Nidorina, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Seadra, Roselia -=Pressure=- OF: Reduces opponent Pokemon's PP by two every time it damages the Pokemon that has pressure RP: Aeodactyl, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo. Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Ho-oh Duskclops, Absol, Lugia -=Pure Power=- OF: Increases power of Pokemon's attacks, but the effect is halved when the Pokemon's ability is changed (by Skill Swap) RP: Meditite, Medicham "Q" ABILITIES o---------------o NONE "R" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Rain Dish=- OF: Recovers HP in every turn it's raining during battle RP: Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo -=Rock Head=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from incurring damage when it uses Submission, Take Down, or Double-Edge RP: Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Cubone, Marowak, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Aerodactyl, Sudowoodo, Steelix, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Relicanth, Bagon, Shelgon -=Rough Skin=-- OF: Causes opponent Pokemon's HP to decrease when opponent attacks directly RP: Carvahna, Sharpedo -=Run Away=- OF: Allows escape from a wild Pokemon battle RP: Rattata, Raticate, Ponyta, Rapidash, Doduo, Dodrio, Eevee, Sentret, Furret, Aipom, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Poochyena "S" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Sand Stream=- OF: Summons a sandstorm during battle RP: Tyranitar =Sand Veil=- OF: Allows a Pokemon to evade moves more easily during a sandstorm RP: Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Gligar, Cacnea, Cacturne -=Serene Grace=- OF: Doubles the chance that any attack's secondary effects will work RP: Chansey, Togepi, Togetic, Dunsparce, Blissey, Jirachi -=Shadow Tag=- OF: Prevents foe from swapping out Pokemon RP: Wobbuffet, Wynaut -=Shed Skin=- OF: Give's Pokemon a 30% chance or curing its status conditions every turn RP: Metapod, Kakuna, Ekans, Arbok, Dratini, Dragonair, Pupitar, Silcoon, Cascoon, Seviper =Shell Armor=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from suffering critical hits RP: Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clamperl, Lapras -=Shield Dust=- OF: Shields Pokemon from additional effects of attacks RP: Caterpie, Weedle, Venomoth, Wurmple, Dustox -=Soundproof=- OF: Frees Pokemon from Grasswhistle, Growl, Heal Bell, Hyper Voice, Metal Sound Perish Song, Roar, Screech, Sing, Snore, Supersonic, and Uproar RP: Voltorb, Electrode, Mr. Mime, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud -=Speed Boost=- OF: Increases Pokemon's speed every turn RP: Yanma, Ninjask -=Static=- OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Paralyze condition 30% of the time when it attacks directly RP: Pikachu, Raichu, Voltorb, Electrode, Electabuzz, Pichu, Mareep, Flaafy, Ampharos, Elekid, Electrike, Manectric -=Stench=- OF: When the Pokemon is in lead position, decreases chances of meeting wild Pokemon RP: Grimer, Muk -=Sticky Hold=- OF: Prevents opponent Pokemon from stealing an item RP: Grimer, Muk, Gulpin, Swalot -=Sturdy=- OF: Shields Pokemon from attacks that knock it out in one hit RP: Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Magnemite, Magneton, Onix, Sudowoodo, Pineco, Forretress, Steelix, Skarmory, Donphan, Nosepass, Aron, Lairon, Aggron -=Suction Cups=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from swapping out when opponent uses Roar or Whirlwind RP: Octillery, Lileep, Cradilly -=Swarm=- OF: Multiplies power of Bug type attacks by 1.5 when Pokemon's HP falls below 1/3 of maximum RP: Beedrill, Scyther, Ledyba, Ledian, Spinarak, Ariados, Beautifly, Volbeat, Heracross -=Swift Swim=- OF: Doubles the Pokemon's Speed if it's raining in battle RP: Horsea, Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Mantine, Kingdra, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Surskit, Feebas, Huntail, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisk -=Synchronize=- OF: Causes opponent Pokemon that inflicts a Poison, Paralyze, or Burn condition to recieve the same condition RP: Abra, Kadabra, Alazakam, Natu, Xatu, Espeon, Umbreon, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir "T" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Thick Fat=-- OF: Halves damage when Pokemon is hit by Fire or Ice type attacks RP: Seel, Dewgong, Snorlax, Marill, Azumarill, Miltank, Makuhita, Hairyama, Azurill, Spoink, Grumpig, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein -=Torrent=- OF: Multiplies power of Water type attacks when HP falls below 1/3 its maximum RP: Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert -=Trace=- OF: Duplicates the ability the opponent Pokemon has RP: Porygon, Porygon2, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir -=Truant=- OF: Restricts Pokemon from moving every turn- moves instead every other turn RP: Slakoth, Slaking "U" ABILITIES o---------------o NONE "V" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Vital Spirit=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Sleep condition RP: Mankey, Primeape, Delibird, Vigoroth -=Volt Absorb=- OF: Restores Pokemon's HP when when hit by Electric type attacks RP: Jolteon, Chinchou, Lanturn "W" ABILITIES o---------------o -=Water Absorb=- OF: Restores Pokemon's HP when hit by Water type attacks RP: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Vaporeon, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire, Mantine, Lapras -=Water Veil=- OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Burn condition RP: Goldeen, Seaking, Wailmer, Wailord -=White Smoke- OF: Prevents opponents moves from reducing Pokemon's stats RP: Torkoal -=Wonder Guard=- OF: Prevents damage from all attack types except for those that do "super-effective" damage RP: Shedinja "X-Z" ABILITIES o---------------o NONE o-------------------------------------o / CREDITS AND CONTACT/LEGAL INFORMATION \ o------------------o-----------------------------------------o----------------o This concludes my Pokemon FireRed LeafGreen Abilities FAQ. I hope that you found all the information that you were hoping to find. As mentioned before, I'm officially finished with this FAQ. I didn't add all the special tweaks that I wanted to, but I just don't have the time to continue improving this. So I hope it works for all of you! You can continue to email me if you find any mistakes, but I cannot guarantee that they will be fixed. MUCH THANKS TO- o---------------o GameFreak Nintendo GameFaqs (cJayc) the numerous people who pointed out that the "T" section was labeled "R," all the people who emailed telling me that Lugia has the Pressure ability and Tauros has the Intimidate ability (not Illuminate), Alexandra Dopp for the correct abilities of Rattata and Illumise, every person who wrote a FAQ for Pokemon FR/LG and most of all, you, the reader. CONTACT INFO- o---------------o Email- dead_mango87@att.net Rules- Any spamming or non-FAQ related emails will be deleted. You MUST put "FRLG ABILITIES" in the subject line. Feel free to ask me any question about this game or previous Pokemon games, but do not ask me to rate or create teams. I do NOT support RAMs, codes, or cheats. Feel free to give comments or criticism. I understand that there will be a few errors here and there; as much as I would like to fix them, I simply do not have the time. By all means, keep emailing me if you find errors, but keep in mind that they may not be fixed for a long time. Thanks for your understanding. LEGAL INFORMATION- o---------------o This guide is written by me, psychotic troll (Nick Lau). This may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be altered or changed in any way. Use of this guide on any other web site without advance written permission or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and violation of copyright. 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