Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.
When this Pokémon enters battle, its Attack or Special Attack, whichever corresponds to its opponents' weaker total defensive stat, rises one stage. In the event of a tie, Special Attack is raised. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.
| diamond pearl | Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability. |
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| platinum | Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability. |
| heartgold soulsilver | Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability. |
| black white | Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses. |
| black 2 white 2 | Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses. |
| x y | Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats. |
| omega ruby alpha sapphire | Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats. |
| sun moon | Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
| ultra sun ultra moon | Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
| lets go pikachu lets go eevee | Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
| sword shield | Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
| the indigo disk | The Pokémon compares an opposing Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |