Ability profile
Long Reach Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VII
Pokémon with ability
3
Effect
A move used by this Pokémon will not make contact.
Flavor text
The Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.
Quick summary
Long Reach is a main-series ability from Generation VII. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VII
Long Reach first appeared in Generation VII. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Long Reach is used in main-series battles and links to 3 species profiles below.
3 Pokémon can have Long Reach in the official dataset.
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