Stench — Pokémon Ability

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

Effect notes

This Pokémon's damaging moves have a 10% chance to make the target flinch with each hit if they do not already cause flinching as a secondary effect. This ability does not stack with a held item. Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is first in the party.

In-game descriptions by version

ruby sapphireHelps repel wild POKéMON.
emeraldHelps repel wild POKéMON.
firered leafgreenHelps repel wild POKéMON.
diamond pearlThe stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.
platinumThe stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.
heartgold soulsilverThe stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.
black whiteThe stench may cause the target to flinch.
black 2 white 2The stench may cause the target to flinch.
x yThe stench may cause the target to flinch.
omega ruby alpha sapphireThe stench may cause the target to flinch.
sun moonBy releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
ultra sun ultra moonBy releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeBy releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
sword shieldBy releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
scarlet violetBy releasing a stench when attacking, the Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.

Pokémon with this ability