Sniper — Pokémon Ability

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Effect notes

This Pokémon inflicts triple damage with critical hits, rather than the usual double damage.

In-game descriptions by version

diamond pearlPowers up moves if they become critical hits.
platinumPowers up moves if they become critical hits.
heartgold soulsilverPowers up moves if they become critical hits.
black whitePowers up moves if they become critical hits.
black 2 white 2Powers up moves if they become critical hits.
x yPowers up moves if they become critical hits.
omega ruby alpha sapphirePowers up moves if they become critical hits.
sun moonPowers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.
ultra sun ultra moonPowers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveePowers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.
sword shieldPowers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.
the teal maskIf the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.

Pokémon with this ability