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'''Bulletproof''' (Japanese: '''ぼうだん''' ''Bulletproof'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. Prior to [[Generation VII]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Chespin}}'s [[evolution]]ary line. | '''Bulletproof''' (Japanese: '''ぼうだん''' ''Bulletproof'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. Prior to [[Generation VII]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Chespin}}'s [[evolution]]ary line. | ||
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====Affected moves==== | ====Affected moves==== | ||
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Bulletproof blocks the following moves: | Bulletproof blocks the following moves: | ||
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** {{m|Rock Wrecker}} is known as がんせきほう ''Rock Cannon'' in Japanese. | ** {{m|Rock Wrecker}} is known as がんせきほう ''Rock Cannon'' in Japanese. | ||
** {{m|Searing Shot}} is known as かえんだん ''Flame Bomb'' in Japanese. | ** {{m|Searing Shot}} is known as かえんだん ''Flame Bomb'' in Japanese. | ||
* Despite some moves affected by this Ability having "cannon" in their English and | * The move {{m|Population Bomb}} is not affected by this Ability, because it is known as ネズミざん ''Proliferation'' in Japanese. | ||
* Despite some moves affected by this Ability having "cannon" in their English and Japanese names, {{m|Spike Cannon}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, {{m|Fleur Cannon}}, and {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} are unaffected by it. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== |
Revision as of 08:08, 9 December 2022
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Bulletproof (Japanese: ぼうだん Bulletproof) is an Ability introduced in Generation VI. Prior to Generation VII, it was the signature Ability of Chespin's evolutionary line.
Effect
In battle
Pokémon with Bulletproof are not affected by ball and bomb moves.
Affected moves
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Gen IX |
Bulletproof blocks the following moves:
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Outside of battle
Bulletproof has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Bulletproof
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0650 | ![]() |
Chespin |
Grass | Overgrow | None | Bulletproof | |
0651 | ![]() |
Quilladin |
Grass | Overgrow | None | Bulletproof | |
0652 | ![]() |
Chesnaught |
Grass | Fighting | Overgrow | None | Bulletproof |
0782 | ![]() |
Jangmo-o |
Dragon | Bulletproof | Soundproof | Overcoat | |
0783 | ![]() |
Hakamo-o |
Dragon | Fighting | Bulletproof | Soundproof | Overcoat |
0784 | ![]() |
Kommo-o |
Dragon | Fighting | Bulletproof | Soundproof | Overcoat |
0831 | ![]() |
Wooloo |
Normal | Fluffy | Run Away | Bulletproof | |
0832 | ![]() |
Dubwool |
Normal | Fluffy | Steadfast | Bulletproof | |
0840 | ![]() |
Applin |
Grass | Dragon | Ripen | Gluttony | Bulletproof |
0901 | ![]() |
Ursaluna |
Ground | Normal | Guts | Bulletproof | Unnerve |
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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Trivia
- Due to their English names differing from their Japanese names, the English names of several ball and bomb moves obscure why they are categorized as such.
- Acid Spray is known as アシッドボム Acid Bomb in Japanese.
- Aura Sphere is known as はどうだん Wave Bomb in Japanese.
- Barrage is known as たまなげ Ball Throw in Japanese.
- Beak Blast is known as くちばしキャノン Beak Cannon in Japanese.
- Focus Blast is known as きあいだま Fighting Spirit Bullet in Japanese.
- Octazooka is known as オクタンほう Okutank Cannon in Japanese.
- Pollen Puff is known as かふんだんご Pollen Ball in Japanese.
- Rock Wrecker is known as がんせきほう Rock Cannon in Japanese.
- Searing Shot is known as かえんだん Flame Bomb in Japanese.
- The move Population Bomb is not affected by this Ability, because it is known as ネズミざん Proliferation in Japanese.
- Despite some moves affected by this Ability having "cannon" in their English and Japanese names, Spike Cannon, Flash Cannon, Hydro Cannon, Fleur Cannon, and Dynamax Cannon are unaffected by it.
In other languages
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