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Intimidate

When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's Attack is lowered by one stage. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle. This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a substitute. Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.

Generation: III


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Ability FAQ

What does Intimidate do?

When this Pokémon enters battle, the opponent's Attack is lowered by one stage. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle. This ability has no effect on an opponent that has a substitute. Overworld: If the first Pokémon in the party has this ability, any random encounter with a Pokémon five or more levels lower than it has a 50% chance of being skipped.

Which generation introduced Intimidate?

Introduced in III.

How many Pokémon have Intimidate?

46 Pokémon can have this ability.

Does Intimidate have flavor text?

Lowers the foe’s ATTACK.

What is Intimidate's short effect?

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.