Pokémon Abilities Database

Complete Pokémon Ability Database

Our Pokémon Abilities Database contains all 373+ abilities from the main series games and some spin-offs. Each ability has a dedicated page with its full effect description, flavor text from the games, the generation it was introduced in, and a complete list of Pokémon that can have the ability — split into regular abilities and rarer hidden abilities.

Abilities are passive effects that influence battles and the overworld without consuming a turn. They were introduced in Generation 3 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) and have become a core mechanic of competitive Pokémon battles. Each Pokémon species has 1-3 possible abilities, with hidden abilities typically being rarer and more powerful. Some abilities, like Intimidate, Levitate, and Speed Boost, are so impactful that they define entire team archetypes in competitive play.

When building a team, abilities are just as important as typing and stats. A Pokémon with a strong ability can punch above its weight class, while a weak ability can hold back an otherwise strong Pokémon. Use our ability database to research the best abilities for your team, and check out our Pokémon Comparison Tool to compare Pokémon based on their abilities. For a complete moveset reference, browse our Pokémon Moves Database.

All ability data is sourced from the official PokéAPI, a community-maintained REST API. Our database is kept up to date with the latest Pokémon games and includes abilities from Generation 3 through Generation 9.