Ability Reference · Gen III
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Full effect
When this Pokémon is at full HP, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold. If this Pokémon is holding a Focus Sash, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.
In-game description
The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.
Stats
GenerationGen III
Total species42
Regular ability35
Hidden ability7
Regular ability (35 Pokémon)
No. 0074 Geodude 
No. 0075 Graveler 
No. 0076 Golem 
No. 0081 Magnemite 
No. 0082 Magneton 
No. 0095 Onix 
No. 0185 Sudowoodo 
No. 0204 Pineco 
No. 0205 Forretress 
No. 0208 Steelix 
No. 0213 Shuckle 
No. 0227 Skarmory 
No. 0232 Donphan 
No. 0299 Nosepass 
No. 0304 Aron 
No. 0305 Lairon 
No. 0306 Aggron 
No. 0410 Shieldon 
No. 0411 Bastiodon 
No. 0438 Bonsly 
No. 0462 Magnezone 
No. 0476 Probopass 
No. 0524 Roggenrola 
No. 0525 Boldore 
No. 0526 Gigalith 
No. 0539 Sawk 
No. 0557 Dwebble 
No. 0558 Crustle 
No. 0564 Tirtouga 
No. 0565 Carracosta 
No. 0790 Cosmoem 
No. 0932 Nacli 
No. 0933 Naclstack 
No. 0934 Garganacl 
No. 1018 Archaludon Hidden ability (7 Pokémon)
Only available through specific encounters (Dynamax Adventures, Tera Raids, hidden grottoes, etc.).
