Ability profile
Aftermath Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
11
Effect
When this Pokémon is knocked out by a move that makes contact, the move's user takes 1/4 its maximum HP in damage.
Flavor text
Damages the foe landing the finishing hit.
Quick summary
Aftermath 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
Aftermath first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Aftermath is used in main-series battles and links to 11 species profiles below.
11 Pokémon can have Aftermath in the official dataset.
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