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Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

How it works

When this Pokémon is at full HP, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold.

If this Pokémon is holding a Focus Sash, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.

Effects can vary between games. This is the synced main-series reference; check the rules of the game you are playing.

At a glance

Introduced
Generation 3
Standard ability
28
Hidden ability
2

Pokémon have abilities naturally. Hidden abilities use special availability rules that depend on the game.

Pokémon with Sturdy

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