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Ability profile

Healer Pokemon Ability

Generation

Generation V

Pokémon with ability

12

Effect

Friendly Pokémon next to this Pokémon in double and triple battles each have a 30% chance of being cured of any major status ailment after each turn.

Flavor text

May heal an ally’s status conditions.

Quick summary

Healer 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

Healer first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.

Main series

Yes

Healer is used in main-series battles and links to 12 species profiles below.

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