Intimidate — Pokémon Ability

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Effect notes

When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's Attack is lowered by one stage. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle. This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a Substitute. Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.

In-game descriptions by version

ruby sapphireLowers the foe’s ATTACK.
emeraldLowers the foe’s ATTACK.
firered leafgreenLowers the foe’s ATTACK.
diamond pearlLowers the foe’s Attack stat.
platinumLowers the foe’s Attack stat.
heartgold soulsilverLowers the foe’s Attack stat.
black whiteLowers the foe’s Attack stat.
black 2 white 2Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.
x yLowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.
omega ruby alpha sapphireLowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.
sun moonThe Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
ultra sun ultra moonThe Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
sword shieldThe Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
scarlet violetWhen the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

Pokémon with this ability