Ability Reference · Gen III

Stench

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

Full effect

This Pokémon's damaging moves have a 10% chance to make the target flinch with each hit if they do not already cause flinching as a secondary effect. This ability does not stack with a held item. Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is first in the party.

In-game description

By releasing a stench when attacking, the Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.

Stats

GenerationGen III
Total species9
Regular ability6
Hidden ability3

Regular ability (6 Pokémon)

Hidden ability (3 Pokémon)

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

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