Here's some abilities that have gotten some awesome improvements in Black/White. I love seeing older Pokemon have a new chance to shine. The more that the metagame is shaken up, the better! ^_^
| Stench |
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US Name: Stench
Jp. Name: Stench (ã‚ãã—ã‚…ã†)
Effect:
The stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.
New Effect:
Increases the chance that the opponent will flinch when you make Physical Contact with them.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Grimer, Muk, Stunky, Skuntank, Yabakuron, Dasutodasu
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Gloom
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| Sturdy |
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US Name: Sturdy
Jp. Name: Sturdy (ãŒã‚“ã˜ã‚‡ã†)
Old Effect:
The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.
New Effect:
The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by one attack. If an attack would have knocked it out from Full HP, the Pokémon keeps 1HP.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Magnemite, Magneton, Onix, Sudowoodo, Pineco, Forretress, Steelix, Shuckle, Skarmory, Donphan, Nosepass, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Shieldon, Bastiodon, Bonsly, Magnezone, Probopass, Dangoro, Gantoru, Gigaiasu, Dageki, Ishizumai, Iwaparesu, Purotooga, Abagoora
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Relicanth, Regirock
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| Lightningrod |
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US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Lightningrod (ã²ã‚‰ã„ã—ã‚“)
Effect:
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
Additional Effect:
Renders the move powerless and raises the Pokémon's Special Attack.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Cubone, Marowak, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Electrike, Manectric, Rhyperior, Shimama, Zeburaika
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Pikachu, Raichu, Goldeen, Seaking, Zapdos, Pichu
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| Storm Drain |
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US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Storm Drain (よã³ã¿ãš)
Effect:
The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves.
Additional Effect:
Renders the move powerless and raises the Pokémon's Special Attack.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Shellos, Gastrodon, Finneon, Lumineon
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Lileep, Cradily, Marakacchi
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| Keen Eye |
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US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Keen Eye (ã™ã‚‹ã©ã„ã‚ )
Effect:
Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.
Ammended Secondary Effect:
Wild Pokémon of any level lower than this Pokémon are less likely to be encountered.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Farfetch'd, Hitmonchan, Sentret, Furret, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Sneasel, Skarmory, Wingull, Pelipper, Sableye, Starly, Chatot, Minezumi, Miruhoggu, Koaruhii, Swanna, Washibon, Wargle
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Starly, Glameow, Stunky, Skuntank, Skorupi, Drapion
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| Plus |
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US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Plus (プラス)
Effect:
Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.
New Effect:
Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Plusle, Gear, Gigear, Gigigear
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos
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| Minus |
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US Name: To Be Confirmed
Jp. Name: Minus (マイナス)
Effect:
Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus.
New Effect:
Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Pokémon With Ability In-Game:
Minun, Gear, Gigear, Gigigear
Pokémon With Ability Via Dream World:
Electrike, Manectric
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