Ability profile
Piercing Drill Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IX
Pokémon with ability
1
Effect
When the Pokémon uses contact moves, it can hit even targets that are protecting themselves, dealing 1/4 of the damage that the move would otherwise deal. Everything aside from the target's protective effects is still triggered.
Flavor text
When the Pokémon uses contact moves, it can hit even targets that are protecting themselves, dealing 1/4 of the damage that the move would otherwise deal. Everything aside from the target's protective effects is still triggered.
Quick summary
Piercing Drill is a main-series ability from Generation IX. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IX
Piercing Drill first appeared in Generation IX. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Piercing Drill is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.
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