Ability profile
Natural Cure Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
19
Effect
This Pokémon is cured of any major status ailment when it is switched out for another Pokémon. If this ability is acquired during battle, the Pokémon is cured upon leaving battle before losing the temporary ability.
Flavor text
Heals upon switching out.
Quick summary
Natural Cure 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
Natural Cure first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Natural Cure is used in main-series battles and links to 19 species profiles below.
19 Pokémon can have Natural Cure in the official dataset.
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