Ability profile
Marvel Scale Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
3
Effect
Whenever this Pokémon has a major status ailment, it has 1.5× its Defense. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier.
Flavor text
Ups DEFENSE if suffering.
Quick summary
Marvel Scale is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Marvel Scale first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Marvel Scale is used in main-series battles and links to 3 species profiles below.
3 Pokémon can have Marvel Scale in the official dataset.
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