Ability profile
Pressure Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
36
Effect
Moves targetting this Pokémon use one extra PP. This ability stacks if multiple targets have it. This ability still affects moves that fail or miss. This ability does not affect ally moves that target either the entire field or just its side, nor this Pokémon's self-targetted moves; it does, however, affect single-targetted ally moves aimed at this Pokémon, ally moves that target all other Pokémon, and opponents' moves that target the entire field. If this ability raises a move's PP cost above its remaining PP, it will use all remaining PP. When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.
Flavor text
Raises foe’s PP usage.
Quick summary
Pressure 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
Pressure first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Pressure is used in main-series battles and links to 36 species profiles below.
36 Pokémon can have Pressure in the official dataset.
Showing 30 of 36 species
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