ABILITIES FAQ

POKEMON FIRERED/LEAF GREEN VERSION

for NINTENDO GAMEBOY ADVANCE

created by: Nick Lau/psychotic troll

Last Updated: June 4, 2007

Version 1.40 FINAL

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/ FAQ/ABILITIES INTRODUCTION \

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Welcome to the FireRed/LeafGreen Abilities FAQ. This guide was written to give

people more in-depth knowledge of a Pokemon's abilities. All Pokemon have

abilities, which aid them somehow (usually in battle). To view your Pokemon's

ability you can click START -> POKEMON -> [NAME OF POKEMON} -> SUMMARY and

"scroll" several screens to the right. The game gives you only a limited, brief

description of your ability. This guide will give you the full definition.

Some Pokemon, but not all, have more than one ability available to them. One

example is Ralts. There is a 50% chance that it may have Synchronize, and a 50%

chance that it has Trace. The ability is not determined by your game, it is

determined randomly. If you are not satisfied with the trait you have, keep

looking. An example of a single-ability Pokemon is Pikachu. No matter what

level it is, what game you have, or where you catch it, it will always have the

Static ability.

Use your abilities wisely. If you have the Rock Head ability, which prevents

recoil damage, take advantage of that and teach your Pokemon Double-Edge, a

powerful move that normally causes a small HP decrease when used. If you have

the Insomnia ability, which prevents the Sleep condition, don't be stupid and

teach your Pokemon Rest or give it a Chesto Berry (Sleep-prevention) to hold.

When you make good use of your abilities, your battling power, (as well as the

respect of your friends), increases. Have fun!

I am officially finished with this FAQ. I was supposed to add [A]s next to the

Pokemone with two possible abilities, but I never got around to it. I'm sorry!

I'm a senior next year, and the homework load, coupled with college

applications, is proposterously high. Pokemon just isn't a very high priority.

I hope this FAQ still answers some of your questions! As explained in Section

IV, I will still accept emails.

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/ TABLE OF CONTENTS \

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Remember: You can use the search codes (Ctrl+F) to search for a particular

Pokemon or ability. If you are unable to find what you need, please notify me

by using the information in Section IV.

I. FAQ/Abilities Introduction

II. Table of Contents

III. Abilities and Related Pokemon

IV. Credits and Legal/Contact Information

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/ ABILITIES AND RELATED POKEMON \

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If you have seen the older version of this guide you might remember that it had

each ability, categorized alphabetically, and the official definition (as set

by Nintendo and the Pokemon Company). Now, in version 1.4, instead of putting

the Pokemon-Ability section in a separate area, I have combined the two to make

it easier and to require less scrolling. Bascially, the fomat goes like this:

Name of Ability:

Official Definition:

Related Pokemon:

(This is where I list the Pokemon that have this ability available to them. As

said before, some Pokemon have more than one ability available. I recommend

that you search for a Pokemon's name twice to see if it is one of these double-

ability Pokemon.)

Remember, nothing is perfect. I have tried to make this guide as flawless as

possible, but mistakes will eventually pop up. If you see any error, such as an

unlisted Pokemon, or a mistake with a definition, then please contact me using

the information in Section IV.

"A" ABILITIES

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-=AIR LOCK=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from being affected by weather during battle

RP: Rayquaza

-=ARENA TRAP=-

OF: Prevents foe from switching Pokemon or escaping; not effective against

Flying types or Pokemon with Levitate

RP: Diglett, Dugtrio, Trapinch

"B" ABILITIES

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-=BATTLE ARMOR=-

OF: Helps Pokemon avoid critical hits

RP: Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo

-=BLAZE=-

OF: Multiplies power of a Pokemon's Fire type attacks by 1.5 when its HP falls

below 1/3 its maximum

RP: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Torchic,

Combusken, Blaziken

"C" ABILITIES

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-=Chlorophyll=-

OF: Doubles a Pokemon's speed when the sunlight is strong

RP: Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Exeggcute,

Exeggcutor, Tangela, Bellosom, Hoppip, Skiploom , Jumpluff, Sunkern,

Sunflora, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Tropius

-=Clear Body=-

OF: Prevent's an opponent's move from lowering your Pokemon's stats

RP: Tentacool, Tentacruel, Beldum, Metang, Metagross, Regirock, Regice,

Registeel

-=Cloud Nine=-

OF: Prevents weather influence on all Pokemon in battle

RP: Psyduck, Golduck

-=Color Change=-

OF: Change's Pokemon's type to the type of move that hits it

RP: Kecleon

-=Compoundeyes=-

OF: Increases' Accuracy 30% for all moves

RP: Butterfree, Venonat, Yanma, Nincada

-=Cute Charm=-

OF: Attracts opponent 30% of the time when the opponent strikes

RP: Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Skitty,

Delcatty

"D" ABILITIES

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-=Damp=-

OF: Prevents all Pokemon from using Selfdestruct or Explosion

RP: Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire

-=Drizzle=-

OF: Changes weather to rain during battle

RP: Kyogre

-=Drought=-

OF: Changes weather to sunny conditions during battle

RP: Groudon

"E" ABILITIES

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-=Early Bird=-

OF: Causes a Pokemon to wake earlier from a Sleep condition

RP: Doduo, Dodrio, Kangaskhan, Ledyba, Ledian, Natu, Xatu, Girafarig. Houndoor

Houndoom, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry

-=Effect Spore=-

OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Poison, Paralyze, or Sleep condition 10%

of the time when the opponent attacks directly

RP: Paras, Parasect, Shroomish, Breloom

"F" ABILITIES

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-=Flame Body=-

OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Burn condition 30% of the time when the

opponent attacks directly

RP: Magmar, Slugma, Maccargo, Magby

-=Flash Fire=-

OF: Prevents damage from Fire type attacks and increases power of Pokemon's

Fire type attacks

RP: Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Houndoor

Houndoom

-=Forecast=-

OF: Changes Pokemon to a form and type that's related to the weather

(Sun=Fire, Rain=Water, Hail=Ice, Sand=Rock)

RP: Castform

"G" ABILITIES

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-=Guts=-

OF: Multiplies power of a Pokemon's attack by 1.5 when it has a status

condition

RP: Rattata, Raticate, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Ursaring, Tyrogue, Larvitar

Taillow, Swellow, Makuhita, Hairyama, Heracross

"H" ABILITIES

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-=Huge Power=-

OF: Increases power of a Pokemon's attacks, but the effect is halved when the

Pokemon's ability is changed (by Skill Swap)

RP: Marill, Azumarill, Azurill

-=Hustle=-

OF: Multiplies power of Pokemon's attacks by 1.5, but move accuracy is reduced

to 80% of normal

RP: Togepi, Togetic, Corsola, Remoraid, Delibird

-=Hyper Cutter=-

OF: Prevents effects that reduces a Pokemon's attack power

RP: Krabby, Kingler, Pinsir, Gligar, Mawile, Trapinch, Corphish, Crawdaunt

"I" ABILITIES

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-=Illuminate=-

OF: Increases chances of metting wild Pokemon when the Pokemon is in the lead

position

RP: Staryu, Starmie, Chinchou, Lanturn, Volbeat, Illumise

-=Immunity=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Poison condition

RP: Snorlax, Zangoose

-=Inner Focus=-

OF: Prevents a Pokemon from flinching

RP: Zubat, Golbat, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Farfetch'd, Dragonite, Crobat

Girafarig, Sneasel, Snorunt, Glalie

-=Insomnia=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Sleep condition

RP: Drowzee, Hypno, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Spinarak, Ariados, Murkrow, Shuppet

Banette

-=Intimidate=-

OF: Reduces opponent's attack power at the start of battle

RP: Ekans, Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Gyarados, Snubbull, Granbull, Stantler

Hitmontop, Mightyena, Masquerain, Mawile, Salamence, Tauros

"J" ABILITIES

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NONE

"K" ABILITIES

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-=Keen Eye=-

OF: Protects Pokemon from accuracy reduction

RP: Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Farfetch'd, Hitmonchan,

Sentret, Furret, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Sneasel, Skarmory, Wingull, Pelipper,

Sableye

"L" ABILITIES

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-=Levitate=-

OF: Prevent's Pokemon from being struck with Ground type attacks

RP: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Misdreavus, Unown (ALL), Vibrava

Flygon, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Claydol, Duskull, Chimecho, Latios,

Latias

-=Lightningrod=-

OF: Draws Electric type attacks away from partner in a two-on-two battle

RP: Cubone, Marowak, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Electrike, Manectric

-=Limber=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Paralysis condition

RP: Persian, Hitmonlee, Ditto

-=Liquid Ooze=-

OF: Causes damage to Pokemon when it attempts to leech or absorb HP

RP: Tentacool, Tentacruel, Gulpin, Swalot

"M" ABILITIES

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-=Magma Armor=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Freeze condition

RP: Slugma, Maccargo, Camerupt

-=Magnet Pull=-

OF: Prevents Steel type opponents from escaping

RP: Magnemite, Magneton, Nosepass

-=Marvel Scale=-

OF: Multiplies Defense by 1.5 when the Pokemon has a status condition

RP: Milotic

-=Minus=-

OF: Multiplies Special Attack by 1.5 when a positively charged Pokemon is

onfield

RP: Minun

"N" ABILITIES

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-=Natural Cure=-

OF: Cures a Pokemon's status condition when the Pokemon is withdrawn from

battle

RP: Chansey, Staryu, Starmie, Corsola, Blissey, Roselia, Swablu, Altaria

"O" ABILITIES

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-=Oblivious=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting an Attract condition

RP: Slowpoke, Slowbro, Lickitung, Jynx, Slowking, Swinub, Piloswine, Illumise,

Wailmer, Wailord, Numel, Barboach, Whiscash

-=Overgrow=-

OF: Multiplies power of Grass type attacks by 1.5 when HP falls below 1/3 its

maximum

RP: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Treeko, Grovyle

Sceptile

-=Own Tempo=-

OF: Prevent's Pokemon from getting a Confuse condition

RP: Slowpoke, Slowbro, Lickitung, Slowking, Smeargle, Spoink, Grumpig, Spinda

"P" ABILITIES

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-=Pickup=-

OF: Picks up items from opponent Pokemon while in battle

RP: Meowth, Aipom, Teddiursa, Phanphy, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Rattata

-=Plus=-

OF: Multiplies Special Attack by 1.5 when a negatively charged Pokemon is in

battle

RP: Plusle

-=Poison Point=-

OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Poison condition 30% of the time when the

opponent attacks directly

RP: Nidoran (M), Nidoran (F), Nidorino, Nidorina, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Seadra,

Roselia

-=Pressure=-

OF: Reduces opponent Pokemon's PP by two every time it damages the Pokemon that

has pressure

RP: Aeodactyl, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo. Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Ho-oh

Duskclops, Absol, Lugia

-=Pure Power=-

OF: Increases power of Pokemon's attacks, but the effect is halved when the

Pokemon's ability is changed (by Skill Swap)

RP: Meditite, Medicham

"Q" ABILITIES

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NONE

"R" ABILITIES

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-=Rain Dish=-

OF: Recovers HP in every turn it's raining during battle

RP: Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo

-=Rock Head=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from incurring damage when it uses Submission, Take Down,

or Double-Edge

RP: Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Cubone, Marowak, Rhyhorn, Rhydon,

Aerodactyl, Sudowoodo, Steelix, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Relicanth, Bagon,

Shelgon

-=Rough Skin=--

OF: Causes opponent Pokemon's HP to decrease when opponent attacks directly

RP: Carvahna, Sharpedo

-=Run Away=-

OF: Allows escape from a wild Pokemon battle

RP: Rattata, Raticate, Ponyta, Rapidash, Doduo, Dodrio, Eevee, Sentret, Furret,

Aipom, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Poochyena

"S" ABILITIES

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-=Sand Stream=-

OF: Summons a sandstorm during battle

RP: Tyranitar

=Sand Veil=-

OF: Allows a Pokemon to evade moves more easily during a sandstorm

RP: Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Gligar, Cacnea, Cacturne

-=Serene Grace=-

OF: Doubles the chance that any attack's secondary effects will work

RP: Chansey, Togepi, Togetic, Dunsparce, Blissey, Jirachi

-=Shadow Tag=-

OF: Prevents foe from swapping out Pokemon

RP: Wobbuffet, Wynaut

-=Shed Skin=-

OF: Give's Pokemon a 30% chance or curing its status conditions every turn

RP: Metapod, Kakuna, Ekans, Arbok, Dratini, Dragonair, Pupitar, Silcoon,

Cascoon, Seviper

=Shell Armor=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from suffering critical hits

RP: Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Corphish, Crawdaunt,

Clamperl, Lapras

-=Shield Dust=-

OF: Shields Pokemon from additional effects of attacks

RP: Caterpie, Weedle, Venomoth, Wurmple, Dustox

-=Soundproof=-

OF: Frees Pokemon from Grasswhistle, Growl, Heal Bell, Hyper Voice, Metal Sound

Perish Song, Roar, Screech, Sing, Snore, Supersonic, and Uproar

RP: Voltorb, Electrode, Mr. Mime, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud

-=Speed Boost=-

OF: Increases Pokemon's speed every turn

RP: Yanma, Ninjask

-=Static=-

OF: Afflicts opponent Pokemon with a Paralyze condition 30% of the time when it

attacks directly

RP: Pikachu, Raichu, Voltorb, Electrode, Electabuzz, Pichu, Mareep, Flaafy,

Ampharos, Elekid, Electrike, Manectric

-=Stench=-

OF: When the Pokemon is in lead position, decreases chances of meeting wild

Pokemon

RP: Grimer, Muk

-=Sticky Hold=-

OF: Prevents opponent Pokemon from stealing an item

RP: Grimer, Muk, Gulpin, Swalot

-=Sturdy=-

OF: Shields Pokemon from attacks that knock it out in one hit

RP: Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Magnemite, Magneton, Onix, Sudowoodo, Pineco,

Forretress, Steelix, Skarmory, Donphan, Nosepass, Aron, Lairon, Aggron

-=Suction Cups=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from swapping out when opponent uses Roar or Whirlwind

RP: Octillery, Lileep, Cradilly

-=Swarm=-

OF: Multiplies power of Bug type attacks by 1.5 when Pokemon's HP falls below

1/3 of maximum

RP: Beedrill, Scyther, Ledyba, Ledian, Spinarak, Ariados, Beautifly, Volbeat,

Heracross

-=Swift Swim=-

OF: Doubles the Pokemon's Speed if it's raining in battle

RP: Horsea, Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops,

Mantine, Kingdra, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Surskit, Feebas, Huntail,

Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisk

-=Synchronize=-

OF: Causes opponent Pokemon that inflicts a Poison, Paralyze, or Burn condition

to recieve the same condition

RP: Abra, Kadabra, Alazakam, Natu, Xatu, Espeon, Umbreon, Ralts, Kirlia,

Gardevoir

"T" ABILITIES

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-=Thick Fat=--

OF: Halves damage when Pokemon is hit by Fire or Ice type attacks

RP: Seel, Dewgong, Snorlax, Marill, Azumarill, Miltank, Makuhita, Hairyama,

Azurill, Spoink, Grumpig, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein

-=Torrent=-

OF: Multiplies power of Water type attacks when HP falls below 1/3 its maximum

RP: Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Mudkip,

Marshtomp, Swampert

-=Trace=-

OF: Duplicates the ability the opponent Pokemon has

RP: Porygon, Porygon2, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir

-=Truant=-

OF: Restricts Pokemon from moving every turn- moves instead every other turn

RP: Slakoth, Slaking

"U" ABILITIES

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NONE

"V" ABILITIES

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-=Vital Spirit=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Sleep condition

RP: Mankey, Primeape, Delibird, Vigoroth

-=Volt Absorb=-

OF: Restores Pokemon's HP when when hit by Electric type attacks

RP: Jolteon, Chinchou, Lanturn

"W" ABILITIES

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-=Water Absorb=-

OF: Restores Pokemon's HP when hit by Water type attacks

RP: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Vaporeon, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire,

Mantine, Lapras

-=Water Veil=-

OF: Prevents Pokemon from getting a Burn condition

RP: Goldeen, Seaking, Wailmer, Wailord

-=White Smoke-

OF: Prevents opponents moves from reducing Pokemon's stats

RP: Torkoal

-=Wonder Guard=-

OF: Prevents damage from all attack types except for those that do

"super-effective" damage

RP: Shedinja

"X-Z" ABILITIES

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NONE

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/ CREDITS AND CONTACT/LEGAL INFORMATION \

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This concludes my Pokemon FireRed LeafGreen Abilities FAQ. I hope that you

found all the information that you were hoping to find. As mentioned before,

I'm officially finished with this FAQ. I didn't add all the special tweaks that

I wanted to, but I just don't have the time to continue improving this. So I

hope it works for all of you! You can continue to email me if you find any

mistakes, but I cannot guarantee that they will be fixed.

MUCH THANKS TO-

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GameFreak

Nintendo

GameFaqs (cJayc)

the numerous people who pointed out that the "T" section was labeled "R,"

all the people who emailed telling me that Lugia has the Pressure ability and

Tauros has the Intimidate ability (not Illuminate),

Alexandra Dopp for the correct abilities of Rattata and Illumise,

every person who wrote a FAQ for Pokemon FR/LG

and most of all, you, the reader.

CONTACT INFO-

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Email- dead_mango87@att.net

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"FRLG ABILITIES" in the subject line. Feel free to ask me any question

about this game or previous Pokemon games, but do not ask me to rate

or create teams. I do NOT support RAMs, codes, or cheats. Feel free to

give comments or criticism.

I understand that there will be a few errors here and there; as much as I would

like to fix them, I simply do not have the time. By all means, keep emailing me

if you find errors, but keep in mind that they may not be fixed for a long

time. Thanks for your understanding.

LEGAL INFORMATION-

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