Ability profile
Perish Body Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VIII
Pokémon with ability
1
Effect
When the Pokémon with Perish Body is hit with a contact move, both the attacker and the Pokémon with Perish Body will faint in three turns.
Flavor text
When hit by a move that makes direct contact, the Pokémon and the attacker will faint after three turns unless they switch out of battle.
Quick summary
Perish Body is a main-series ability from Generation VIII. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VIII
Perish Body first appeared in Generation VIII. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Perish Body is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.
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