Ability Reference · Gen V

Defiant

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Full effect

When any of this Pokémon's stats are lowered, its Attack rises by two stages. If multiple stats are lowered at once, this ability takes effect with each stat lowered.

In-game description

If the Pokémon has any stat lowered by an opposing Pokémon, its Attack stat will be boosted sharply.

Stats

GenerationGen V
Total species13
Regular ability4
Hidden ability9

Regular ability (4 Pokémon)

Hidden ability (9 Pokémon)

Only available through specific encounters (Dynamax Adventures, Tera Raids, hidden grottoes, etc.).

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