Ability profile
Adaptability Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
20
Effect
This Pokémon inflicts twice as much damage with moves whose types match its own, rather than the usual same-type attack bonus of 1.5×.
Flavor text
Powers up moves of the same type.
Quick summary
Adaptability is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Adaptability first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Adaptability is used in main-series battles and links to 20 species profiles below.
20 Pokémon can have Adaptability in the official dataset.
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