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A '''signature Ability''' is an [[Ability]] that only one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, or only one [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] of Pokémon, can have within a [[generation]]. | |||
Starting in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unusable, causing some Pokémon to apparently gain or lose their signature Abilities based on availability, even if that Ability would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, {{p|Oranguru}} in {{g|Sword and Shield}} is the only Pokémon that can have the Ability {{a|Symbiosis}} since the {{p|Flabébé}} evolutionary line is not present in the games). | |||
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* | ==Terminology== | ||
* | Starting in [[Generation VII]], this term has been officially used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. For instance: | ||
* ''"{{p|Lunala}}'s '''signature''' {{a|Shadow Shield}} '''Ability''' reduces all damage taken by half when it is at full HP [...]"''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2019/oceania/vgc-recap-gabby-snyder A Look at the 2019 Oceania Pokémon VGC International Championships - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"[...] {{p|Coalossal}}, whose '''signature Ability''' {{a|Steam Engine}} boosts Coalossal's Speed through the roof when it’s hit by a Water- or Fire-type attack."''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/battle-tactics-speed-control-in-double-battles-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield Battle Tactics: Speed Control in Double Battles in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"{{p|Glastrier}} can then boost its Attack further via its '''signature Ability''', {{a|Chilling Neigh}}, which will increase Glastrier's Attack stat by one stage for every Pokémon Glastrier knocks out."''<ref name="Crown Tundra Legendary Pokémon">[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/train-legendary-pokemon-from-the-crown-tundra-for-ranked-battles-and-more Train Legendary Pokémon From the Crown Tundra for Ranked Battles and More - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"Combine {{p|Regieleki}}'s move set with its '''signature''' {{a|Transistor}} '''Ability''', which boosts Electric-type moves by 50 percent, and you truly have a force to be reckoned with."''<ref name="Crown Tundra Legendary Pokémon"/> | |||
* ''"{{p|Tatsugiri}}'s '''signature Ability''', {{a|Commander}}, activates when the two Pokémon are on the field at the same time, [...]"''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/2023-pokemon-vgc-championship-series-season-preview 2023 Pokémon VGC Championship Series Season Preview - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
==List of Pokémon with signature Abilities== | ==List of Pokémon with signature Abilities== | ||
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{{SignatureAbility|0026|Raichu|||||Surge Surfer|Surge Surfer|Surge Surfer|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0035|Clefairy||Magic Guard||}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0036|Clefable||Magic Guard||}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0050|Diglett|||||Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0051|Dugtrio|||||Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|Tangling Hair|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0053|Persian||||||Fur Coat|Fur Coat|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0054|Psyduck|Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine|}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0055|Golduck|Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine|}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0066|Machop||No Guard||||}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0067|Machoke||No Guard||||}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0068|Machamp||No Guard||||}} | |||
{{SignatureAbility|0074|Geodude|||||Galvanize||Galvanize|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Every Ability introduced in [[Generation VIII]] is a signature Ability. | * Every Ability introduced in [[Generation VIII]] is a signature Ability. | ||
* While technically not signature Abilities by definition, some Abilities are exclusive to certain groups of Pokémon: | |||
** The Ability {{a|Beast Boost}} is exclusive to the [[Ultra Beast]]s. | |||
** The Ability {{a|Protosynthesis}} is exclusive to the ancient [[Paradox Pokémon]]. | |||
** The Ability {{a|Quark Drive}} is exclusive to the future Paradox Pokémon. | |||
** The Ability {{a|Toxic Chain}} is exclusive to the [[Loyal Three]]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Signature move]] | * [[Signature move]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 20 July 2024
A signature Ability is an Ability that only one Pokémon, or only one evolutionary line of Pokémon, can have within a generation.
Starting in Pokémon Sword and Shield, most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unusable, causing some Pokémon to apparently gain or lose their signature Abilities based on availability, even if that Ability would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, Oranguru in Pokémon Sword and Shield is the only Pokémon that can have the Ability Symbiosis since the Flabébé evolutionary line is not present in the games).
Terminology
Starting in Generation VII, this term has been officially used on the Pokémon.com website. For instance:
- "Lunala's signature Shadow Shield Ability reduces all damage taken by half when it is at full HP [...]"[1]
- "[...] Coalossal, whose signature Ability Steam Engine boosts Coalossal's Speed through the roof when it’s hit by a Water- or Fire-type attack."[2]
- "Glastrier can then boost its Attack further via its signature Ability, Chilling Neigh, which will increase Glastrier's Attack stat by one stage for every Pokémon Glastrier knocks out."[3]
- "Combine Regieleki's move set with its signature Transistor Ability, which boosts Electric-type moves by 50 percent, and you truly have a force to be reckoned with."[3]
- "Tatsugiri's signature Ability, Commander, activates when the two Pokémon are on the field at the same time, [...]"[4]
List of Pokémon with signature Abilities
Trivia
- Every Ability introduced in Generation VIII is a signature Ability.
- While technically not signature Abilities by definition, some Abilities are exclusive to certain groups of Pokémon:
- The Ability Beast Boost is exclusive to the Ultra Beasts.
- The Ability Protosynthesis is exclusive to the ancient Paradox Pokémon.
- The Ability Quark Drive is exclusive to the future Paradox Pokémon.
- The Ability Toxic Chain is exclusive to the Loyal Three.
See also
References
- ↑ A Look at the 2019 Oceania Pokémon VGC International Championships - Pokémon.com
- ↑ Battle Tactics: Speed Control in Double Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield - Pokémon.com
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 Train Legendary Pokémon From the Crown Tundra for Ranked Battles and More - Pokémon.com
- ↑ 2023 Pokémon VGC Championship Series Season Preview - Pokémon.com
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