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Ability profile

Sheer Force Pokemon Ability

Generation

Generation V

Pokémon with ability

37

Effect

This Pokémon's moves with extra effects have 1.3× their power, but lose their extra effects. An effect chance is a move's chance to inflict a status ailment, cause a stat change, or make the target flinch in addition to the move's main effect. For example, Thunder Shock's paralysis is an extra effect, but Thunder Wave's is not, nor are Knock Off's item removal and Air Cutter's increased critical hit rate. Moves that lower the user's stats are unaffected.

Flavor text

Removes added effects to increase move damage.

Quick summary

Sheer Force 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

Sheer Force first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.

Main series

Yes

Sheer Force is used in main-series battles and links to 37 species profiles below.

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