Ability profile
Parental Bond Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VI
Pokémon with ability
1
Effect
Lets the bearer hit twice with damaging moves. The second hit has half power.
Flavor text
Parent and child attack together.
Quick summary
Parental Bond is a main-series ability from Generation VI. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VI
Parental Bond first appeared in Generation VI. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Parental Bond is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.
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