Ability profile
Simple Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
5
Effect
Each stage of this Pokémon's stat modifiers acts as two stages. These doubled stages are still limited to a minimum of -6 and a maximum of 6. This Pokémon can still accumulate less than -3 or more than 3 stages of stat modifiers, even though the extra ones have no effect after doubling.
Flavor text
The Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.
Quick summary
Simple 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
Simple first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Simple is used in main-series battles and links to 5 species profiles below.
5 Pokémon can have Simple in the official dataset.
Fan favorite hub
See which fan favorites share this ability
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