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Ability profile

Armor Tail Pokemon Ability

Generation

Generation IX

Pokémon with ability

1

Effect

The mysterious tail covering the Pokémon’s head makes opponents unable to use priority moves against the Pokémon or its allies.

Flavor text

The mysterious tail covering the Pokémon's head makes opponents unable to use priority moves against the Pokémon or its allies.

Quick summary

Armor Tail is a main-series ability from Generation IX. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.

Battle context

Generation debut

Generation IX

Armor Tail first appeared in Generation IX. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.

Main series

Yes

Armor Tail is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.

1 Pokémon can have Armor Tail in the official dataset.

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