Ability profile
Desolate Land Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VI
Pokémon with ability
1
Effect
When this Pokémon enters battle or gains this ability, the weather becomes extremely harsh sunlight. Extremely harsh sunlight has all the properties of Sunny Day and also causes damaging Water moves to fail. Extremely harsh sunlight ends when this Pokémon leaves battle or loses this ability, or when this ability is nullified. The weather cannot otherwise be changed except by the effects of Delta Stream and Primordial Sea. Air Lock and Cloud Nine will prevent the effects of extremely harsh sunlight, including allowing Water moves to work, but will not allow the weather to be changed.
Flavor text
Affects weather and nullifies any Water-type attacks.
Quick summary
Desolate Land is a main-series ability from Generation VI. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VI
Desolate Land first appeared in Generation VI. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Desolate Land is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.
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