Ability profile
Frisk Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
38
Effect
When this Pokémon enters battle, it reveals an opposing Pokémon's held item to all participating trainers. In a double battle, if one opponent has an item, this Pokémon will Frisk that Pokémon; if both have an item, it will Frisk one at random.
Flavor text
The Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.
Quick summary
Frisk 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
Frisk first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Frisk is used in main-series battles and links to 38 species profiles below.
38 Pokémon can have Frisk in the official dataset.
Showing 30 of 38 species
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