Ability profile
Filter Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
4
Effect
This Pokémon takes 0.75× as much damage from moves that are super effective against it. This ability functions identically to Solid Rock.
Flavor text
Powers down super effective moves.
Quick summary
Filter 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
Filter first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Filter is used in main-series battles and links to 4 species profiles below.
4 Pokémon can have Filter in the official dataset.
Fan favorite hub
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