Ability profile
Sniper Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
18
Effect
This Pokémon inflicts triple damage with critical hits, rather than the usual double damage.
Flavor text
Powers up moves if they become critical hits.
Quick summary
Sniper 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
Sniper first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Sniper is used in main-series battles and links to 18 species profiles below.
18 Pokémon can have Sniper in the official dataset.
Fan favorite hub
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