Ability profile
Prankster Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
20
Effect
This Pokémon's non-damaging moves have their priority increased by one stage.
Flavor text
Gives priority to a status move.
Quick summary
Prankster is a main-series ability from Generation V. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation V
Prankster first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Prankster is used in main-series battles and links to 20 species profiles below.
20 Pokémon can have Prankster in the official dataset.
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