Ability profile
Defiant Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
16
Effect
When any of this Pokémon's stats are lowered, its Attack rises by two stages. If multiple stats are lowered at once, this ability takes effect with each stat lowered.
Flavor text
When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.
Quick summary
Defiant is a main-series ability from Generation V. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation V
Defiant first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Defiant is used in main-series battles and links to 16 species profiles below.
16 Pokémon can have Defiant in the official dataset.
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