Ability profile
Skill Link Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
10
Effect
This Pokémon always hits five times with two-to-five-hit moves, such as Icicle Spear. It also bypasses the accuracy checks on Triple Kick's second and third hits.
Flavor text
Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.
Quick summary
Skill Link 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
Skill Link first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Skill Link is used in main-series battles and links to 10 species profiles below.
10 Pokémon can have Skill Link in the official dataset.
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