Ability profile
Rivalry Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
18
Effect
This Pokémon inflicts 1.25× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the same gender and 0.75× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the opposite gender. If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.
Flavor text
Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.
Quick summary
Rivalry is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Rivalry first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Rivalry is used in main-series battles and links to 18 species profiles below.
18 Pokémon can have Rivalry in the official dataset.
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